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‘Rare tailwind’: Fonterra’s giant $5.4b payout a timely economic boost

Farmers and investors are getting $3.2b in capital repayments next week.

Frozen veg in New Zealand: The data behind McCain and Wattie’s cuts

Households now spend about $312m a year on frozen and processed vegetables.

ANZ lifts milk price forecast to $9.85/kg despite weaker dairy auction

ANZ now expects a $9.85 per kgMS farmgate milk price this season.

'No admission of liability': a2 Milk in-principle deal over 2021 guidance

The payout will be fully covered by insurance, with no hit to the company's 2026 profit.

War-driven surge: Weaker dollar and conflict push commodity index to record

The Middle East conflict has pushed global dairy and aluminium prices higher.

Sealord boss fears more factory closures as fuel and wages bite

Sealord CEO Doug Paulin warns ongoing fuel costs could erase $25m in profit for the firm.

Debt or taxable income? Govt watering down look into the billions companies lend shareholders

Nicola Willis details the Government's response to controversial Inland Revenue proposals.

Proposal to tax company loans to shareholders appears dead in the water

NZ First and Act oppose Inland Revenue proposal.