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Brian Gaynor: Dairy a rare downer in solid six months

The NZX reporting season clearly demonstrates that the domestic corporate sector is in good shape, writes Brian Gaynor.

Welcome rain clouds issues for economy

Thank heavens for the rain. The warm, wet summer has been fantastic for growing grass, and our farmers needed that.

Fair price to growers makes coffee taste better

Every time we have a cup of coffee we are presented with an ethical choice, writes Alexander Gillespie.

Brian Gaynor: NZ's dairy giant deeper in debt

Fonterra's total borrowings now more than $7.5 billion, writes Brian Gaynor.

Fran O'Sullivan: Time for serious rethink on dairy

It is time for the industry and the politicians to take off their rose-tinted glasses and do some hard-thinking about our major goods export industry, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

TPP fresh chapter in a proud history

For the primary sector the TPP confers boundless opportunities not only for agriculture but for future generations of New Zealanders and their prosperity, writes William Rolleston.

Stock Takes: Baby milk trade faces regulation

Australasian infant formula stocks have proved a pretty good bet lately.

Theresa Gattung: It takes guts to stand up to the issue of animal cruelty

Theresa believes it our duty to support suppliers committed to the safe treatment of farm animals.

Anne Galloway: Right questions key to progress in dairy debate

'Is our dairy industry built on cruelty?" That was the question posed by TVNZ's Sunday programme which broadcast evidence covertly filmed by FarmWatch and Safe activists.

John Ballingall: TPP's legacy goes beyond tariffs

As dust settles on TPP negotiations, much attention will turn to analysing the full text of the agreement and understanding its costs and benefits, writes John Ballingall.

Editorial: Kiwis deserve quick end to TPP secrecy

Most people will be more than aware that, like all public relations campaigns, this one will not reveal the full picture.

TPP access outweighs imperfections

It may be difficult at first for observers to grasp the magnitude of what has happened with the trade liberalisation deal just reached in the TPP.

Editorial: TPP trade pact off to a solid start

Editorial: Dairy products might not have gained much easier access to Japan and North America but agricultural exports are firmly in the agreement.

Fran O'Sullivan: TPP stepping stone to giant Asia-Pacific deal

FRAN O'SULLIVAN: Geneva has the WTO. Brussels hosts the European Union. Will the Trans-Pacific Partnership put Auckland on the map?

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Audrey Young: Groser hopes years add shine after limited TPP gains for dairy

The TPP could be improved after a few years, Trade Minister Tim Groser has said, acknowledging NZ lost against powerful forces that limited dairy sector rewards.

TPP: What does it all mean?

Q & A: Why is this trade agreement such a big deal?

TPP: Outcome quite different

The TPP outcome differs from what its opponents had predicted, says lobbyist Charles Finny.