Big changes lie ahead for the international dairy trade when the European Union (EU) dismantles its 30-year-old quota system next year.

Agriculture reporter Jamie Gray looks at reasons why it’s not yet doom and gloom for the dairy sector following this morning's drop in global dairy prices.

The pressure is on Fonterra’s $7.00 a kg farmgate milk price forecast for this year after another sharp fall in international dairy prices overnight.

Competition among banks to attract companies trading in the fast-growing market between New Zealand and China is ramping up

Furuno Electric Co, best known for its fish finder systems, has purchased a 10 per cent stake in Electronic Navigation, owned by the Hodson family.

New Zealand's dollar is the most overstretched in three years, trading patterns suggest, putting in jeopardy its chances of surpassing a record high.

The New Zealand dollar touched a 13-month high against the euro overnight.

Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, must have noticed a striking difference between New Zealand and Australia when he visited the countries on consecutive days this week.

The New Zealand dollar is within striking distance of its post-float high against the US dollar and may surpass it, says an analyst.

Shinzo Abe didn't quite throw his weight around when he met John Key at Government House in Auckland this week.

It may have been a little early for wine, but Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, was on a tight schedule in Auckland so lunch at Villa Maria winery started about 11.45am.

The country is enjoying high job growth, which is encouraging people to stay here rather than pack up for Australia, Trade Me says.

Fonterra said milk collection across New Zealand for the month of June reached 9 million kg of milksolids, 10.1 per cent higher than the same month last year.

Damien Grant asks: Why can we buy Fair Trade coffee but not Fair Trade electronics?

John Key will have to pick his way through a diplomatic minefield when he hosts Japan PM Shinzo Abe in Auckland on Monday during his first formal visit to New Zealand.