The Hound was astounded to learn that the supposed climate change advocates at the Ministry for the Environment spent $45,000 a month jetting – often first class – its staffers around the globe during the past year or so.

Manufacturers may spend lots of time and money promoting their ‘hero’ models, but many potential customers are just looking for a basic hack.

China's market share of NZ’s primary exports is material and raises the issue of concentration risk, says BNZ rural economist Doug Steel.

Global prices for our primary products are likely to be flat this year but prices may rise for some products, says BNZ rural economist Doug Steel.

It's been called the most difficult season in 45 years.

Marlborough still maintains the title of New Zealand garlic king, producing about 70% of the country’s total crop.

Zespri will this year issue licences for an additional 700ha of SunGold kiwifruit and 50ha of organics.

Shaun Murray is at the coalface of New Zealand’s $1 billion export infant formula industry.

A big reduction in European stocks of skim milk powder (SMP) was behind its whopping 10.3% rise in price at last week’s auction, economists concur.

A farmgate milk price at the upper end of Fonterra’s forecast is now on the cards.