OpinionTim Groser: China trade not our only optionNew Zealand's exports to China are increasing exponentially. In the three years prior to signing the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in 2008 our exports increased on average by a little under 4 per cent.24 Apr 04:15 PM
AgribusinessFormula exporters face hitInfant formula companies are shocked after learning the details of new regulations they will face from next month when selling product in China.24 Apr 04:15 PM
BDBDAgribusinessAir NZ deal nearly off groundThe proposed codeshare between Air NZ and Singapore Airlines has been given the all clear from Competition Commission Singapore.21 Apr 09:59 PM
AgribusinessWhere does our chocolate go?As New Zealand prepares for the Easter break, we thought it was a good time for some chocolate trade statistics.17 Apr 03:37 AM
BDBDAgribusinessTurners and Growers buys Apollo ApplesTurners & Growers, has agreed to buy Hawke's Bay-based Apollo Apples for as much as $44.1 million as it looks to meet growing global demand.15 Apr 09:40 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWorld dairy prices slip overnightDairy product prices have kept falling in the latest overnight, falling 2.6 per cent to 14-month low, paced by whole milk powder.15 Apr 08:05 PM
BDBDAgribusinessManufacturing expands for 19th monthNZ's "buoyant" manufacturing sector expanded for a 19th consecutive month as domestic demand for goods fuels economic momentum.10 Apr 12:17 AM
AgribusinessRecord volumes for Ports of AucklandThe Ports of Auckland said it had handled a record number of containers in March, beating the previous record set last October.09 Apr 08:49 PM
AgribusinessFirms urged to tap MideastThe Middle East remains an untapped business opportunity for exporters as their focus is dominated by booming Asian markets such as China.06 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: Reserve Bank fiddling as exchange rate burns exportersEven our most successful exporters pay a price for the dollar's overvaluation - ask our dairy farmers, writes Bryan Gould. Export profits are lower than they would be if the dollar was at a more competitive level.03 Apr 08:30 PM
AgribusinessMeat and seafood rises offset dairy's decline in commodities indexWorld prices for a basket of New Zealand's export commodities flattened out last month as declining prices for dairy products offset widespread gains elsewhere.02 Apr 03:15 PM
AgribusinessWarning over dairy payoutA substantially lower payout from Fonterra for 2014/15 looks likely after international dairy prices dropped sharply at yesterday's international dairy auction, economists said.02 Apr 03:15 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWorld dairy prices plunge overnightPrices have plunged nearly 9 per cent in the latest overnight global dairy auction. It is the fourth consecutive fall in prices, with average prices falling 5.2 per cent on March 18.01 Apr 06:45 PM
AgribusinessContainer juggle costly exerciseThe bulk of New Zealand's imports come through the Ports of Auckland while the Port of Tauranga is the undisputed king of the export trade.31 Mar 03:15 PM
AgribusinessGold kiwifruit bounces backZespri is predicting a rise in the harvest of gold kiwifruit this season after two years of decline.30 Mar 03:15 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Offshore distributors - Inge Vercammen, Van Dyck Fine Foods28 Mar 12:00 AM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Offshore distributors - Sandra Crone, Forest Herbs Research26 Mar 06:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Subtle shift in attitude of Europe more than welcomeThe European Union's agreement to pursue a free trade pact with this country represents a significant step forward.26 Mar 03:15 PM
AgribusinessEU to consider NZ free trade dealJohn Key says the EU has agreed to consider a free trade deal with New Zealand.25 Mar 07:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Offshore distributors - Warren Adamson, Craggy RangeWarren Adamson is sales director for winery Craggy Range.25 Mar 06:30 PM
AgribusinessSuperyacht builder hits doldrumsAn award-winning superyacht exporter has been forced to axe more than 70 jobs and is blaming the Government for failing to take action against the strong NZ dollar.24 Mar 03:15 PM
Small BusinessYour Business - Why trade shows are good for making contactsExperienced, well set up, established and organised: Plantae sales and marketing manager Janelle Priest talks about attributes to look for in a partner.24 Mar 01:30 AM
OpinionLiam Dann: Why our China challenge is too big for petty politicsIt is unfortunate that some Government sloppiness about business relationships has clouded the coverage of John Key's trip to China, writes Liam Dann.23 Mar 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Right overseas distributor is vitalYou have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince, says Sharon-May McCrostie, on the subject of finding good overseas distributors.23 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Key's visit to China gives reassurance of lasting linkEditorial: A recurring worry about this country's economic wellbeing is the potential for it to be rapidly undone by a change of heart in Beijing.20 Mar 03:15 PM
AgribusinessChinese media's reaction to John KeyJohn Key's visit to China has been well covered by the NZ press, but his presence has also made a splash in the Chinese media, with his visit labelled as 'pioneering'.20 Mar 01:20 AM
AgribusinessAgreement to increase China tradeNZ and China have increased the goal for two-way trade to reach $30 billion by 2020 at a meeting between PM John Key and China's President Xi Jinping last night.19 Mar 04:30 PM
