Manufacturing boosted by weaker dollar
New Zealand manufacturing activity increased in June, snapping three months of decline, as a weaker dollar supported exporters in the sector.
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Cuts won't solve Fonterra's problems
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Kiwi dollar falls as dairy prices plunge
Dairy prices have plunged in the latest world dairy auction, taking the Kiwi dollar down with it.
$16.65m project to boost farm exports
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New travel tax hypocrisy: tourism boss
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Milk powder futures suggest slide will extend
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TPP leak shows drug company push
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NZ dollar falls on weak dairy auction
The New Zealand dollar fell after prices for the nation's largest commodity export declined in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight.
Futures point to further dairy auction falls
The price for NZ's key dairy export, whole milk powder, is set to decline further at tonight's GlobalDairyTrade auction.
TPP talks about to speed up - Groser
Trade Minister Tim Groser says TPP talks should soon pick up steam, with negotiators preparing to put their real cards on the table.
Trade deficit shrinks in May
For the month of May, New Zealand had a trade surplus of $350 million, beating expectations for a $100 million deficit.
Game on for exporters as dollar drops
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Sheep controversy: We didn't suggest legal action - Key
There was no suggestion made to a Saudi businessman that he could sue the New Zealand Government, the Prime Minister says.
More questions over sheep exports
A letter to the Foreign Minister indicates the Government suggested a Saudi businessman could take legal action against it over sheep exports, the Green Party says.
NZ seeks better China deal
The Government is looking to China to renegotiate its free trade agreement with New Zealand after China signed a more generous agreement with Australia.
Dairy access stalled as TPP talks get serious
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Kiwi dollar on a downward roll
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TPP off life support as fast-track nears
The fate of the TPP trade and investment pact may be known as early as next Wednesday, after a vote endorsed the elusive 'fast-track authority' for Obama.
Current account deficit hits $8.6b
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Grower's parsley tests positive for listeria
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Saudi farm deal: Lambs 'suffered high death rate'
Lambs born after the airfreighting of 900 pregnant ewes to a businessman’s Saudi farm suffered an extremely high death rate, it has been claimed.
Surplus bigger than expected
The account surplus was larger-than-expected in the first quarter as spending by tourists widened the services balance.
Dairy Auction: Dairy prices slip again
Dairy prices slipped again at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index falling by 1.3 per cent.
Kauri log exports 'closely monitored'
The export of kauri logs as Maori carvings is closely monitored and is not being used as a loophole, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says.
Apple season looks rosy for NZ growers
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Exporters benefit from falling dollar
The sharp fall in the New Zealand dollar yesterday, following months of easing, will result in winners and losers.
$11m taxpayer grant aids businessman
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Sixth drop in a row for dairy prices
The yawning gap between supply and demand once again made its presence felt at the latest GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction.