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Milk scare: 'PR drive needed'

Exporters say many Chinese consumers remain unaware that Fonterra's botulism scare was a false alarm.

Where there's muck there's brass and app

Spreading effluent on dairy farms is set to become a lot more high-tech thanks to smartphone-based technology now available for New Zealand farmers.

Kiwi boating industry on show in Monaco

Big dry widens trade gap

The current account deficit widened slightly in the June quarter as drought took a toll on exports of primary products.

Current account gap widens on drought impact

Dairy prices up 0.3pc overnight (+graphic)

Key snipes at rival on trade

Prime Minister John Key has seized on David Cunliffe's reticence about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) talks to accuse him of taking Labour to the far left at the behest of unions and to talk up TPP.

NZ economic growth picking up - NZIER

NZ boat firms bank on Cup

As Emirates Team NZ push hard for victory in the America's Cup, marine companies are pinning their hopes on a win and a boost to the industry.

AgResearch defends Fonterra tests

AgResearch has defended its testing of Fonterra's whey concentrate products that led to a false alarm over the presence of a botulism toxin.

Innovation key to beating copycats

Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but engineering firm Howick has had its innovative machinery ripped off at least five times.

Good advice worth paying for

Airline industry veteran Mark McCaughan says paying for good advice is the best investment he has made in building up his business overseas.

Tech can't replace human touch

Seasonz Travel is in the business of exporting New Zealand's scenery, adrenalin-pumping thrills and sumptuous luxury lodges to the world.

To grow a business, make overseas markets the first destination

Making it here, by selling it there

Riding a volatile currency is a perennial bugbear for New Zealand exporters, but overcoming that problem has created resilient businesses, says one expert.

Research first, sales second

Before Elizabeth Barbalich had a single tube of her Antipodes skincare and beauty range on New Zealand shop shelves, she had thoroughly investigated exporting.

Abe's Bagels - Oz market no easy touch

Taking a bite out of the Australian snack market has created opportunities for Abe's Bagel Crisps, but the venture hasn't been without its challenges.

Stoush brews between Moa and winery

A foreign-owned Marlborough winery's attempt to stop Moa Beer from expanding its brewery "reeks of French snobbery", says chief executive Geoff Ross.