AgribusinessCredit rating threat 'more of a warning' - EnglishThe possibility of a credit rating downgrade for NZ reflects global concerns, and is 'more of a warning' says Finance Minister Bill English.22 Nov 07:45 PM
AgribusinessPollen import ban sought to save kiwifruit industryFederated Farmers want a ban on pollen imports and an end to artificial pollination of kiwifruit after Psa was found in pollen samples.21 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessPSA found in kiwifruit pollenSamples of kiwifruit pollen collected from the Bay of Plenty and South Auckland over the past two years contain the bacteria that cause vine canker.20 Nov 12:37 AM
BDBDAgribusinessRecovery progressing 'very slowly', Bollard saysNZ's economic recovery is progressing 'very slowly' and 'could yet be a prolonged process,' the Governor of the Reserve Bank says.18 Nov 09:45 PM
AgribusinessFonterra: Keep farms in Kiwi handsNZ cannot afford to lose control of its land, says Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden. 18 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessGovt: PSA outbreak will cost $75mThe Government has announced a $50 million plan to fight the kiwifruit vine bacteria PSA and expects total losses from infection of $75 million over the next two years.17 Nov 10:19 PM
BDBDAgribusinessEnglish: Higher short-term deficits, election-year economic upswingBill English says the long term outlook for the NZ economy is good, but the recovery will be flatter in the short term.17 Nov 09:20 PM
AgribusinessPsa disease hits South Island orchardsThe PSA disease has spread to kiwifruit orchards in the South Island and eradication is looking unlikely, Biosecurity Minister David Carter says.17 Nov 04:32 AM
AgribusinessPsa strategy to focus on 'aggressive containment'Biosecurity Minister David Carter says hopes of eradicating the Psa disease are fading, with the number of infected orchards climbing.15 Nov 04:24 AM
Small BusinessNZ-made helicopters find export marketGoing from earthworks contractor to helicopter maker may seem an unlikely career change.14 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandInfected kiwifruit orchards have doubledThe kiwifruit crisis in the Bay of Plenty is reaching new heights, with the number of stricken Te Puke orchards today doubling to eight. Another 82 are under investigation.14 Nov 12:22 AM
AgribusinessNew Zealand eyes Russian tradeNew Zealand has scored a major trade coup in talks with Russia.13 Nov 04:30 PM
