Pesticide residue in NZ fruit and veg are at worst ever levels, say pro-organic food lobbyists, with one saying new figures "are the worst I have ever seen".

A Parnell business is making Ikea products available to Kiwis - at a premium.

New Zealand may find itself economic toast if it doesn't get a comprehensive China strategy together - and fast.

Tomato prices across Australia could double or triple in coming months after an act of mass sabotage.

NZ's annual current account deficit reached its lowest level in more than two decades in the year to March, new figures show.

Kiwi women are applying makeup that contains potentially toxic materials which have been removed from stores overseas.

Kopi luwak is a blend made from the droppings of small cat-like creatures found in Indonesia, and costs $50 for 50g here.

There's been a victory in the long quest for a Russia free trade deal.

Specialist companies see big opportunities in store with prospects of a Russian trade deal.

NZ recorded its first annual trade surplus in nearly eight years in the year to April, Statistics NZ says.

Dairy products helped push the value of exports to more than $4 billion for only the second time on record.