Latest Meat Industry Association figures show red meat exports dropped by almost a fifth in February - because of deteriorating economic conditions.

Exports to all 10 major markets dropped -- with sheepmeat going to the UK dropping significantly.

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20 Feb: Fonterra is raising its forecast payout to farmers, following the latest rise in global dairy prices

20 Feb: Fonterra's announced an extra dividend for farmers - as it pushes ahead with the sale of its consumer arm

19 Feb: Confidence green pastures lie ahead for Fonterra, as the sale of brands like Anchor and Mainland nears completion

18 Feb: Dairy prices have risen another 3.6 percent at this morning's latest Global Dairy Trade auction

23 Jan: Dairy farmers could be in an earlier-than-expected pay day

22 Jan: Fonterra's taking its growing organic business south for the first time

15 Jan: Potential for a dairy price recovery

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Motoring:
A diesel spill where three-vehicles have crashed at Orewa, in Auckland's north - has closed northbound lanes on State Highway One, since about midday 13:47

Motoring:
Shane van Gisbergen has finished a creditable sixth in the latest drama-filled NASCAR race in Georgia 13:37

Law and Order:
A Te Kuiti man's admitted to killing his 10-month-old son on the first day of his High Court trial in Hamilton 13:27

Motorsports:
A red flag following an 11-car pile-up has turned the latest NASCAR race into an overtime shoot-out 13:07

National:
The work women do has changed. The case for pay equity in NZ hasn’t 13:07

General:
For the Olympics to remain relevant, it is essential it embraces sustainability 13:07

Hockey:
The United States have beaten Canada 2-1 in overtime to win men's Olympics ice hockey gold for the first time in 46 years 12:27

Business:
A boost for the retail sector, as sales increase across the country 11:57

Auckland:
A person whose car flipped after hitting a tree in South Auckland last Tuesday - died on Thursday 11:17

Business:
Satellite imaging is now vital for disaster management. But there are dangerous gaps in our systems 11:17

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