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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12 Aug: Could iconic Kiwi dairy brands like Anchor and Mainland soon be under French ownership?

06 Aug: Dairy prices have risen 0.7 percent at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight

25 Jul: Nicola Willis insists her talks with Fonterra about butter prices have been productive

22 Jul: The Finance Minister's getting face-to-face with Fonterra's boss tonight, over rising dairy prices

16 Jul: Dairy prices have risen 1.1 percent at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction

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

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Rugby:
A reversion to a largely first-choice team for the All Blacks, as they open the Rugby Championship against Argentina on Sunday morning in Cordoba 16:17

Entertainment:
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Living & Travel:
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Law and Order:
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Entertainment:
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Health & Safety:
Community midwives are getting a bigger role in encouraging pregnant women to get immunisations 15:27

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