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A second case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in New Zealand.
The World Health Organization this morning reported the case.
The patient is a woman in her 30s who has recently returned from Italy.
She is in self-isolation with her partner at home.
This morning, the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index fell for the third consecutive time due to uncertainty around the spread of coronavirus.
The first case of Covid-19 in New Zealand was reported late on Friday last week.
The New Zealand-citizen, a man in his 60s, had recently been to Iran and flown back to New Zealand via Bali.
The Ministry of Health’s website says that the likelihood of a widespread outbreak is expected to remain low.
The Government has placed temporary restrictions on travellers arriving in New Zealand from mainland China and Iran as a precautionary measure to protect against the spread of the virus.
Travellers from northern Italy and South Korea have been instructed to self-isolate on their arrival in New Zealand.
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More than 1200 exhibitors will showcase their products and services at next month’s National Fieldays, with sites nearly sold out.
Despite difficult trading conditions for European machinery manufacturers brought about conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, alongside the United States imposing punitive tariffs, Italian manufacturer Maschio Gaspardo, has seen turnover increase 12% in 2025 to €390 million (NZ$775m) with a net profit of €11.2 million (NZ$22.3).
New Zealand innovation company Techion, best known for its animal diagnostics platform, FECPAK has signed an exclusive strategic partnership with Farmlands to bring independent animal health disease intelligence to its customers.
Zespri says it welcomes the recently signed Western Bay of Plenty Regional Deal, describing it as an important step towards supporting growth in the region and for New Zealand's kiwifruit industry.
Troubled milk processor Synlait has lost its third chief executive in five years.
Westgold butter has been named New Zealand's tastiest in a blind tasting conducted by Consumer New Zealand.

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