AgribusinessAvocado prices jump in USAvocado prices have risen to record prices on surging demand and smaller crop.28 Apr 10:12 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPM's case for $90m free trade dealBill English wants to bring the public on board with a new trade strategy.23 Mar 08:44 PM
BDBDAgribusinessUnease over Trump benefits Kiwi exportsTrump's confrontational rhetoric about Chinese trade policies hasn't won much support among Chinese consumers.02 Mar 09:12 PM
AgribusinessTrump's trade talk said to be no bluffTrade officials have signalled that Donald Trump will take aggressive steps to boost exports.05 Jan 07:00 PM
BusinessAsian road to Brexit-proof Scotch whiskyIt's not just the pagoda roof turret that gives the Annandale Distillery in Scotland an Asian feel.31 Dec 07:40 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTerms of trade fall 1.8pc in third quarterThe drop reflected a decline in the value, price and volume of exports, led by dairy, meat and forestry shipments.30 Nov 11:15 PM
OpinionTrump's promise: TPP, trade deals axedCOMMENT: The politics of President Obama's signature trade deal simply became too toxic for Donald Trump.12 Nov 01:35 AM
AgribusinessExport expectations hit six year highNew Zealand export expectations have peaked to their highest level in six years.03 Nov 09:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra assesses big drop in milk productionFonterra Cooperative Group is assessing the impact of a big drop in milk production this month on its contract book and future production plans.27 Oct 10:00 PM
AgribusinessUK, NZ agree to start regular trade talksBritain and New Zealand have agreed to set up trade policy talks to help push for greater trade liberalisation.17 Oct 07:05 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMonthly trade deficit widest in 2 yearsNew Zealand's trade deficit widened to the biggest monthly gap since September 2014 as dairy and meat exports slumped in August.26 Sep 12:11 AM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade narrows, imports fall faster than exportsNew Zealand's merchandise trade deficit narrowed in July as imports such as crude oil fell faster than exports such as milk powder and meat.23 Aug 11:50 PM
OpinionIf not the TPP, then what?COMMENT: Critics of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal lack a strategic alternative.22 Aug 04:24 AM
BDBDAgribusinessPorts of Auckland plan to cut staff by 50Ports of Auckland will go ahead with plans to partially automate its container terminal.08 Aug 03:01 AM
BDBDAgribusinessPorts of Auckland, Napier Port unveil new alliancePorts of Auckland and Napier Port have announced a strategic alliance they say will help improve services for freight customers.02 Aug 09:58 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Tide going out on global tradeCOMMENT: Looking beyond dairy, the picture is one of faltering growth in world trade volumes and mounting protectionism.28 Jul 10:15 PM
Small BusinessShared Kiwi container company heads to OzBulk retailer Container Door is taking its disruptive shopping concept to the Australian market.12 Jul 10:25 PM
AgribusinessMonster container ship bound for NZThe biggest container ship to visit New Zealand will visit Port of Tauranga later this year.11 Jul 10:30 PM
AgribusinessNZ exporters welcome reassurances after BrexitNews that a free trade agreement with the EU is still on track, despite Brexit, has been welcomed by New Zealand's export sector.11 Jul 02:54 AM
AgribusinessIs Trump right about the TPP?Donald Trump has taken his anti-trade tirades to a whole new level.11 Jul 01:00 AM
BDBDAgribusinessPort of Tauranga chair slams Auckland 'super-port' ideaTauranga shareholders will take some convincing that a new port to serve the upper North Island would be a good move.04 Jul 11:50 PM
AgribusinessMP backs Northport optionNorthland MP and NZ First leader Winston Peters says Northport is the logical place to take Auckland's shipping freight, saving hundreds of millions of dollars.04 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessShippers name preference for Auckland port moveShipping operators favour a future replacement for the current Auckland port to be sited at the Firth of Thames over Manukau Harbour.30 Jun 04:12 AM
BDBDAgribusinessCommodity prices lift in May as horticulture shinesHorticulture led the rise in New Zealand commodity prices last month.03 Jun 02:02 AM
AgribusinessNZ, Philippine ties stronger at 50NZ's relationship with the Philippines is in great shape and growing as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.16 May 09:20 PM
AgribusinessMayors: 'Moving port vital for city'The Ports of Auckland must be moved for the growth and prosperity of the city, say three mayoral candidates.16 May 05:30 PM
BusinessNZ connection to slavesNew Zealanders and their pets have consumed more than 600 tonnes of seafood sourced from a Thai conglomerate condemned for its use of slave labour.23 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessKey heads to China for trade agreement 'upgrade'Prime Minister John Key will visit China this month to discuss the free trade agreement between the two countries.11 Apr 04:43 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ commodity prices fall 1.3 per centCommodity prices fell 1.3 per cent in March as weaker dairy, forestry and seafood prices outweighed meat prices.05 Apr 02:00 AM
OpinionClive Crook: The case for free tradeCOMMENT: Does economics still believe in free trade?30 Mar 06:20 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFive other countries interested in joining TPPFive other countries have informally expressed interest in joining the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement.07 Mar 01:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessWholesale trade dips in fourth quarterNew Zealand wholesale trade dips in fourth quarter on decline in basic material products.06 Mar 10:27 PM
AgribusinessTechnology could unwind decade-long trend in tradeTo the extent that robots become a less expensive input than labor in the production process, multinationals will be encouraged to "onshore" output to move it closer to their customer bases.29 Feb 05:10 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade surplus surpriseNew Zealand unexpectedly posted a trade surplus last month as exports rose more than forecast, with higher shipments of wood, dairy and fruit.26 Feb 08:56 PM
