"Primary sector exports will continue to be a strong contributor to New Zealand economy."

The commercial banks forecast slow growth this year.

Simon Limmer enjoys the challenges that come with being Silver Fern Farms chief executive.

The flames were out on the two buildings used for manufacturing honey just after 5pm.

Billboards in Auckland will for the first time feature the word 'cannabis' writ large.

Fonterra has cause for optimism over Beingmate.

Council due to make a decision about Napier Port on Wednesday

Selling PGG Wrightson's "crown jewels" is an asset strip of the NZ rural services firm.

ComCom says the dairy processor hasn't met its commitments to be more forthcoming.

From January 14 plastics numbered 3-7 will not be accepted at Far North recycling stations

Westland Milk received a $9.9m loan from the government's Provincial Development Fund.

MPI's Situation and Outlook report forecast a 3.8 per cent increase for export earning.

The oil is expected to persist in the harbour for one to two years.

Sediment from a forestry operation is hampering Kaikohe's water treatment plant.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is pleased with how a government fund will be distributed.

Waiau has marked some milestones in its recovery from the November 2016 earthquake.

Farmers should move baleage from flood plains to higher ground, say experts.

The wool industry is trying its best to support education in agriculture.

A bill has passed that tells people the origin of their food products on the label.

The quest for the best Christmas conifer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

It has been a quiet year for cattle exports, with only three going out from NZ.

Firm wants to test two 3600ha Otago ocean sites for viability of offshore salmon farming.

Pamu general manager Graeme Mulligan has been honoured with Mulligans Covenant.

Climate change is a difficult subject to tackle for dairy farmers.

Can locals afford rates increases for the port expansion?

The Lawrence Gymkhana Club has received a large chunk of funding.

DairyNZ is carrying out a labour market survey in Southland and Canterbury.

Trial at Tutira offers revenue-producing solution to erosion on steep hill country land.

Agria and its chair Alan Lai have settled over claims the firm hid losses from investors.

April is still the adjusted target for reopening the Napier-Wairoa railway line.