AgribusinessAustralian floods boost market for NZ fruit, vegesEastern Australia's sopping wet summer has set the scene for an "explosion" of imported New Zealand produce.07 Jan 09:37 PM
AgribusinessNZ-Hong Kong trade agreement in effectThe Closer Economic Partnership Agreement between NZ and Hong Kong came into force on Saturday, making cuts to remaining NZ tariffs.03 Jan 12:29 AM
BDBDAgribusinessGDP shrank 0.2pc in third quarterGross domestic product figures released this morning show NZ came close to a double-dip recession this year.22 Dec 09:59 PM
AgribusinessCurrent account surplus swung by $1.7b earthquake claimsNew Zealand had a current account surplus of $35m in the September quarter Statistics New Zealand said today, due largely to Canterbury earthquake insurance claims.21 Dec 10:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra-troops claim 'preposterous' - Helen ClarkHelen Clark has angrily denied claims her government sent NZ non-combat engineers to Iraq over a Fonterra contract.21 Dec 07:09 PM
AgribusinessFailed discount plan behind F&P earnings downgradeAn unsuccessful discounting strategy contributed to poor trading results that forced Fisher & Paykel Appliances to downgrade earnings guidance today.17 Dec 12:30 AM
AgribusinessDairy prices up 2.4pc in overnight auctionDairy prices in Fonterra's latest online auction are up 2.4 per cent.15 Dec 06:45 PM
AgribusinessTerms of trade up 3pc last quarterFalling fuel prices helped lift New Zealand's terms of trade 3 per cent in the September quarter.09 Dec 10:45 PM
Agribusiness<i>Brian Fallow:</i> Good news, bad newsIf the good news is that the Reserve Bank expects rates to be lower for longer, the bad news is why it thinks that.08 Dec 09:45 PM
AgribusinessExtra $1 to farmers means $1bn to economyMore than $1 billion is pumped into the economy every time Fonterra boosts its payout to farmers by $1, says a report which confirms the dairy industry's importance to New Zealand's finances.08 Dec 04:30 PM
Agribusiness<i>Success:</i> Timber maker in the right grooveGearing down for the recession proves a wise decision...05 Dec 04:30 PM
