Exports
NZ wins beef trade dispute
Indonesia's restrictions on food and animal products break the rules, the World Trade Organisation says.
Export forecast for primary sector down slightly
The latest situation and outlook report for the primary sector is forecasting a drop in export revenue for the year to June 2017.
PNG Treasurer sounds conciliatory note with forestry sector
Papua New Guinea's Eco-Forestry Forum has welcomed the government's move to raise a tax on log exports.
Geoffonomics: can we move on from Commodities?
Why is nz stuck exporting commodities and can we change? Audio
Lamb export value drops 40 percent
The value of New Zealand lamb exports dropped 40 percent in August compared to August last year, AgriHQ says.
Strong economic numbers expected this week
Data being released this week is expected to show New Zealand's economy growing strongly in the June quarter. Audio
Govt ponies up $12m for sheep milk
Growing demand for sheep milk products has prompted the government to invest $12 million into a new partnership with a Taupō-based company.
Zespri halts kiwifruit exports to China
Zespri has temporarily halted all kiwifruit exports to China as it works to develop more pre-checking measures after fungus was reportedly found in two containers. Audio
Sheep milk company markets to Taiwan
A New Zealand company has launched two sheep milk powder products in Taiwan which are the first of their kind on the market.
Conservation group takes MPI to court over swamp kauri exports
Arguments over the difference between a kauri stump and a slab of kauri go to the High Court. Environmentalist will argue the Ministry of Primary Industries' definitions have allowed huge quantities… Audio
Dollar falls on RBNZ's suggestion it will cut interest rates
RNZ buiness editor Gyles Beckford on the Reserve Bank's surprise economic assessment expected to lay out it's thinking on the risks and the backdrop to its next interest decision next month. Audio
Lean times post-Brexit for Silver Fern Farms
Silver Fern Farms, the country's largest meat processor, has warned it will only break even this year because of a slide in sales and weaker profit margins.
Bigger 'more sustainable' ships to visit NZ waters
Ships carrying more than twice as many containers as any currently coming to New Zealand will soon be working this country's waters.
New safety rules for shipping containers
New rules will require every container to be weighed before being shipped from New Zealand overseas, due to safety concerns.
Sweet Success
Zespri CEO Lain Jager says the co-operative is looking to export even sweeter fruit next season. It's been a good year for kiwifruit growers with returns sitting around $50,000 per hectare for green… Audio
Brexit would hit NZ exports by $190m
New Zealand will undoubtedly suffer economically if Britain votes to leave the European Union next week, according to a just-published study.
Terms of trade rise due to cheaper fuel prices
The country's purchasing power with the rest of the world has rebounded, thanks to cheaper fuel. Audio
The Apple of the World
The World Apple Report has ranked New Zealand's apple industry as the world's most competitive for the second year in a row. Audio
My Lamb’s A-Field
In 2011 Whanganui farmers Richard and Suze Redmayne set up Coastal Spring Lamb. They, along with a group of other coastal, family based, sheep farmers produce lamb specifically for selling between… Audio
Selling our water
Water scientist Bryan Jenkins discusses the sale of New Zealand water. Are we being ripped off? Audio