News that a free trade agreement with the EU is still on track, despite Brexit, has been welcomed by New Zealand's export sector.

Donald Trump has taken his anti-trade tirades to a whole new level.

Tauranga shareholders will take some convincing that a new port to serve the upper North Island would be a good move.

Northland 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.

A UK or EU slowdown poses dangers if it ripples to our food markets, says expert.

Shipping operators favour a future replacement for the current Auckland port to be sited at the Firth of Thames over Manukau Harbour.

Business optimism jumps on the back of construction and tourism industries.

Dairy, meat and wine industries anticipate toll on sales as British vote strengthens currency and upsets market.

New Zealand's sheepmeat exports and tourists from the UK may be the hardest hit from the Brexit.

Horticulture led the rise in New Zealand commodity prices last month.

COMMENT: Why should commercial bottlers of water privately profit from this scarce public resource without paying?

COMMENT: If international consumers are prepared to pay for bottled water rather than a product such as milk, beer or juice, we should seize the chance.

New Zealand posted a bigger-than-expected trade surplus in April as volumes of kiwifruit and apples drove exports.

New Zealand export log prices advanced this month as a decline in the local currency made the country's shipments more competitive, offsetting a lift in shipping costs.

NZ's relationship with the Philippines is in great shape and growing as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

The Ports of Auckland must be moved for the growth and prosperity of the city, say three mayoral candidates.

Grease found on a quantity of export-bound kiwifruit early this month did not pose a risk to consumer safety.

Signals that New Zealand could secure a better deal on its Free Trade Agreement with China is a "beacon of hope" for our dairy industry, said the head of an export association.

A rejigging of Cavalier Bremworth's operations will see up to 68 jobs lost from Whanganui and 36 from Christchurch.

Cavalier Corporation has started consultation with its manufacturing staff in Christchurch and Whanganui in relation to a proposed consolidation of its carpet operations.

Prime Minister John Key will visit China this month to discuss the free trade agreement between the two countries.

New Zealand's biggest export - dairy - continues to suffer from oversupply and soft demand but other parts of the primary sector are booming.

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Farmers will have the opportunity to hedge their bets on the farmgate milk price when the NZX launches a milk price futures contract next month.

NZX, the financial markets operator, is developing a new market offering New Zealand dairy farmers a way to lessen the risk of volatile milk prices.

"Pleasant surprise" at global dairy auction.

Commodity prices fell 1.3 per cent in March as weaker dairy, forestry and seafood prices outweighed meat prices.

Strengthening NZ dollar, increased output from Europe and reduced imports from China add to poor outlook.

COMMENT: The dollar is not coming to the rescue of struggling dairy farmers. It's coming to the rescue of retailers, motorists, gourmet food importers.