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China relationship requires “careful management” PM Chris Hipkins says

The Prime Minister will speak at the event.

'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayor

Tairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.

Solar farming interest increases

But it's also a controversial option.

'Walk away': Australia’s farmers rubbish NZ-Europe free trade deal

EU deals show globalisation is not dead - but some sectors ask what difference that makes.

Forestry group slams ETS reform as 'vandalism'

Climate Forestry Association CEO Andrew Cushen says the system is already working.

Market close: NZ stocks come alive late; a2 milk loses trademark battle

The index has risen more than 3 per cent in six of the last seven trading days.

NZ economy faces hit as export prices slump

Meat and log prices falling on slow Chinese demand.

Prices drop in latest GDT event

All prices were negative with butter and butter milk powder taking the biggest tumble.

Singapore fling: Comvita likes what it sees in honey acquisition

Honey exporter Comvita has pushed further into Asia with its deal to buy HoneyWorld.

All plastic bags to disappear from Whanganui shops

"They still actually come in and ask for the plastic bags."

Boost in fight against predators, as NZCF takes half share in NZ AutoTraps

The parties say the deal will boost the country’s fight against predators and pests.

Free Trade Agreement with EU comes closer

The European Council has given the deal the green light.

Third of NZ’s strawberry plants ruined by wild weather

Strawberry lovers and growers may struggle to get new plant supplies this year.

Tinkering with ETS may skew renewables investment - fund manager

The review of the Emissions Trading Scheme may cast doubt on green investment.

Extreme floods and heat in China ravage farms and kill animals

NY Times: Bad weather puts security of food supply in focus in China.

Dairy wars: Competition for milk just got tougher, Fonterra sounds warning

The newcomer already plans a second Waikato plant: is the South Island also on the radar?

How Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next level

Chief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.

PwC auditors before tribunal for Fonterra audits

Alleged failures during years of PwC audits for dairy giant Fonterra.