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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29 Jun: Dairy farmers are remaining optimistic, despite some road bumps

04 Jun: Dairy prices are down 1.6 percent at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction

29 May: Good news for Fonterra dairy farmers - accompanied by a "but"

29 May: Fonterra's reporting a strong rise in profit, while warning of more global uncertainty on the horizon

26 May: Farmers are sounding the alarm - warning the sheep industry is collapsing

25 May: Strong global dairy commodity prices are expected to be good news for farmers this season

22 May: New Zealand farmers are benefiting from a dairy renaissance

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Rugby:
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National:
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Business:
A former financial advisor's pleaded guilty to stealing from elderly clients - after a Financial Markets Authority investigation 12:27

National:
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National:
Mommy dearest? Molly Jong-Fast’s blistering memoir of her ‘always performing’ mother Erica is hilarious and moving 12:07

Rugby:
Black Ferns coach Allan Bunting's made four changes to his 33-woman squad for the side's final outings before their World Cup defence, starting August 23 11:57

Basketball:
Basketballer LeBron James is set for a record 23rd season in the NBA 11:57

General:
A post-Paris lull is over for kayak cross Olympic champion Finn Butcher 11:47

Sailing:
Rower Logan Ullrich has won his first World Cup title in the single sculls at Lucerne, while in Prague kayak cross paddler Finn Butcher has added a maiden World Cup title to his Olympic gold 11:27

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