Big growth hopes could be dashed, says Treasury
Early signs of an economic recovery might not be as strong as many people hope, says Treasury.
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<i>Dollar outlook:</i> Kiwi may fall further amid rising risk aversion
The NZ dollar may keep falling this week as investors get jittery about the speed and strength of the global recovery .
Kiwi growers get the pip
The kiwifruit growers' organisation is to review how its $500,000 annual funding is sourced.
Fonterra's $3.7m eased departure of 'fall guy'
A Fonterra executive paid $3.7m when he left the dairy giant this year, was said to have been the fall guy for the disastrous investment in China's San Lu milk company.
Blood and oil: Tragedy stains African move
Driving through Nairobi with blood pouring from a gunshot wound is not what Alan Mountfort visualised when he answered an ad to invest in an olive grove.
Tourism loses top foreign earnings crown
Tourism has lost its title as the nation's biggest export earner, falling behind the dairy sector.
Mystery Fonterra exec gets $3.7m payout
A departing Fonterra executive has pipped CEO Andrew Ferrier's take-home salary, receiving total payments of up to $3.72 million.
Zespri set to reap benefits of deal
New Zealand's new Free Trade Agreement with Malaysia should be a flavour-booster for kiwifruit marketer Zespri.
PM: Trade deal big step for economy
John Key says the signing of a free trade deal with Malaysia is another vital move towards a "step change" for the NZ economy.
Changes to ETS leave farming sector fuming
New Zealand's largest exporter, Fonterra, says it will receive no protection under planned changes to the emissions trading scheme.
Factory puts pressure on to extend life of avocados
New Zealand avocados could be sold in prepackaged halves or as guacamole that can be stored for as long as 60 days if a new company achieves its goals.
Vineyards target United States
A group of top wineries is joining forces with NZ Trade and Enterprise to target the "ultra-premium" American wine market.
NZ saved from major financial damage - Reserve Bank
New Zealand escaped major damage during the recent global financial crisis, says the Reserve Bank in its Annual Report.
Fonterra prices lift in internet auction
Bidding in Fonterra's latest monthly online auction of whole milkpowder early today saw a lift in prices.
Biggest commodity price hike in 22 years
NZ's export commodity prices made their biggest monthly rise in 22 years last montth, rising 6.8 per cent from August, the ANZ Commodity Price Index shows.