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
AgribusinessBrits steaming over NZ-made cheddarBritish dairy farmers are upset that a lot of the lcheddar cheese sold in the UK was actually made in places like New Zealand.16 Nov 04:00 AM
AgribusinessFree-trade deal with Hong Kong announcedDeal follows unveiling of similar agreements with China, Malaysia and some Gulf states.13 Nov 02:15 AM
AgribusinessGroser paints picture of our trade futureThe Trade Minister says the world will be looking to countries like New Zealand in the future, because we have natural resources in abundance.04 Nov 12:00 AM
