A survey of business conditions by the NZMEA has reported confidence in the sector falling to its lowest level in more than 2 1/2 years years.

New Zealand butcher Hellers is selling its pre-cooked sausages to Australian supermarket chain Costco.

New Zealand export expectations have peaked to their highest level in six years.

The death of Thailand's monarch has caused a dip in avocado exports, but Korea is picking up the slack.

Fonterra Cooperative Group is assessing the impact of a big drop in milk production this month on its contract book and future production plans.

Dairy farmers have warned a Senate inquiry Australia could soon be importing milk from NZ if their dairy crisis deepens.

Tourism earnings have soared to edge out dairy as New Zealand's top export earner for the first time since 2010.

International dairy prices improved slightly at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction, gaining by 1.4 per cent since the last sale early this month.

Britain and New Zealand have agreed to set up trade policy talks to help push for greater trade liberalisation.

New Zealand milk price futures have fallen in the wake of the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.

Manufacturing exports slumped by more than 20 per cent in July as a persistently strong Kiwi dollar puts pressure on the sector.

NZ commodity prices rose for a fourth month as the rebound in dairy continued, although a strong kiwi dollar limited gains for local producers.

This lack of certainty over Brexit presents risks for NZ's agricultural exporters, as well as opportunities for our much-vaunted trade negotiators.

New Zealand's merchandise trade deficit narrowed in July as imports such as crude oil fell faster than exports such as milk powder and meat.

Ministry for Primary Industries is criticised after UK honey company claims fake manuka has flooded its market.

New Zealand export log prices slid to an eight-month low in August as a stronger local currency and higher shipping rates dented returns.

COMMENT: Critics of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal lack a strategic alternative.

China's imports of dairy products jumped 26 percent in the 12 months ended June 30.

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri said its exports to China were due to resume this week.

Ports of Auckland will go ahead with plans to partially automate its container terminal.

Ports of Auckland and Napier Port have announced a strategic alliance they say will help improve services for freight customers.

World dairy prices have shot higher at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the GDT price index gaining 6.6pc.

New Zealand firms need to collaborate when it comes to shipping cargo offshore.

COMMENT: Looking beyond dairy, the picture is one of faltering growth in world trade volumes and mounting protectionism.

Kiwifruit exports rose $105 million in June this year to reach $331m. The increase was up 47 percent, with goods exports rising $109

New Zealand fruit exports have been the shining star of commodities over the past year.

Export opportunities exist well beyond the most obvious places.

A gain in whole milk powder offset a fall for most other products in the latest overnight dairy auction.

COMMENT: Trade disputes are difficult but the allegation of steel dumping by China is playing out more messily than most.

The Government has refused to confirm whether NZ Steel has lodged complaints that China is 'dumping' low cost steel in the NZ market