Prices have plunged overnight in the latest world dairy auction, falling to below the 10-year average for the first time since 2009.

Prices of dairy products fell overnight by the most in eight months on Fonterra's online auction platform amid concern demand for commodities may be slowing with China's growth outlook.

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A group of Maori with links to a bid for 16 Crafar dairy farms yesterday staged a protest at two of the properties at Benneydale