EconomyNZ annual trade deficit at seven year lowNZ had a lower than expected trade deficit of $269m in November, while the annual trade deficit fell to its lowest level since September 2002.06 Jan 10:46 PM
AgribusinessFurniture makers push iconic Kiwi designBlair McKolskey is brimming with ideas for the future of furniture manufacturing in New Zealand.28 Dec 10:00 PM
EconomyCurrent account surplus 'first in 20 years'New Zealand recorded a seasonally adjusted current account surplus of $340 million in the September quarter.21 Dec 11:15 PM
AgribusinessFonterra completes $45m Saudi dealFonterra says it has completed the acquisition of a Saudi Arabian milk company. 15 Dec 10:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra eyes buyout of Saudi partnerFonterra is in talks to buy out its partner in the Saudi Arabian milk and cheese market, Saudi New Zealand Milk Products.08 Dec 03:00 PM
Small BusinessNZ's only tea plantation goes organic, starts exportingNew Zealand's only tea plantation is now certified organic in time to begin exporting its harvest.04 Dec 01:00 AM
BDBDAgribusinessMilkpowder prices up to 15-month high in Fonterra auctionsMilk powder prices on Fonterra's online trading auction have continued their upwards march.01 Dec 08:30 PM
AgribusinessMethven profits fall 15pc, shares riseBathroom products company Methven has reported a 15.4 per cent fall in half year net profit to $4.2 million, but the result is better than forecast.29 Nov 11:30 PM
AgribusinessTony Gibbs : kiwifruit crusaderRichard Procter, chief executive of Kiwifruit NZ, the regulator charged with ensuring that kiwifruit marketer Zespri plays by the rules, has no regrets.29 Nov 02:55 PM
AgribusinessTrade deficit $487m as exports, imports plungeThe value of imports fell more quickly than the value of exports last month, but not enough to prevent a $487 million trade deficit.26 Nov 10:45 PM
AgribusinessI'm not colluding with foreign powers, says GibbsTurners & Growers chair Tony Gibbs has been accused of colluding with foreign powers and undermining our trade policy in his attempt to break up the kiwifruit exporter Zespri.24 Nov 03:00 PM
AgribusinessGovt plans to 'unlock' petroleum potentialExport earnings from New Zealand's petroleum sector could increase tenfold by 2025, says Gerry Brownlee.17 Nov 10:05 PM
