The CountryMinister confirms NZ’s concerns over US tariffs fall on deaf earsThe two countries did promise to address pain being felt by dairy exporters.22 Aug 02:54 AM
The CountryWhat will happen to milk, cheese, butter prices as Fonterra sells consumer arm?Fonterra is selling consumer brands to French food group Lactalis for $3.845 billion. 22 Aug 12:38 AM
PremiumThe CountryIconic brands heading into overseas hands as Fonterra agrees to $3.8b saleThe dairy co-op has agreed to sell its consumer arm to French dairy giant Lactalis.21 Aug 11:30 PM
BDBDThe CountrySFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacksHis next court appearance is in October.21 Aug 12:32 AM
The CountryFonterra upgrades forecasts for 2025 season and current seasonFonterra has upgraded its milk price milk price forecast to $10.15/kgMS.20 Aug 11:16 PM
The CountryMoney Talks: 'I remember dad on the veranda crying' – Bree Tomasel on how a rural childhood shaped her financial outlook20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: Comvita buzzing after takeover bidThe S&P/NZX 50 Index climbed 0.63% to close at 12,970.64.18 Aug 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMark Stewart launches $56.4m bid for Comvita Comvita's board supports the $56.4m takeover offer from Florenz.18 Aug 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEnglish label set to boost a2 Milk profit Analysts await a2 Milk’s annual result to justify share price rise.17 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich listers most people have never heard ofThe Richardson Group's wealth was reported at $600 million this year.16 Aug 02:00 AM
The CountryFood prices lift 5%: Milk, butter and cheese drive riseAll five food groups recorded higher prices compared to last year, stats show. 14 Aug 11:53 PM
The CountryBNZ ups Fonterra’s milk price forecast to $10.25BNZ economists say the dairy outlook is stronger than they previously anticipated. 14 Aug 05:09 AM
The CountryNew season brings good news for avocado fans'Consumers will be seeing some pretty good avocados on the shelf at the moment.'14 Aug 12:14 AM
Rural business'Wrong business, wrong place': Protesters oppose industrial park plan on sacred wetlandThe prospect of increased truck traffic raises safety concerns for children and cyclists.13 Aug 09:26 PM
The Country'Not sustainable': Desperate plea from struggling grain sectorMargins 'squeezed' as commodity prices haven't kept up with rising production costs.13 Aug 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHawke’s Bay wool queen sells business to retire after almost 50 years'I really believe that the young ones are going to come in and just be more innovative.'13 Aug 06:11 PM
The Country'Meaningful difference in the world': Two Central Hawke's Bay export businesses on the riseCentral Hawke's Bay businesses Starboard Bio and Ovenden Seeds taste success at awards.13 Aug 12:35 AM
The CountryEurope's Dawn Meats may pay $250m for 65% stake in Alliance GroupThe deal requires 75% shareholder acceptance at a mid-October meeting.11 Aug 10:51 PM
The CountryShould we start growing rice in NZ?Yuki Fukuda, who is growing rice on a hill in Nelson, says a stable NZ crop makes sense.11 Aug 10:30 PM
The CountryRural rebound: Farm profitability boosts PGG Wrightson's earningsPGG Wrightson's net profit rose to $10.7m, a 248% increase.11 Aug 10:14 PM
The CountryHorticulture sector faces skills shift as automation increasesAutomation requires skills in AI, robotics and data analytics to improve efficiency. 11 Aug 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban loomsFarmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.10 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryNZ avocado exports surgeExport volumes increased 170% to 3.6 million trays this season.08 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryT&G Global profit up amid booming apple salesT&G's Envy apples had a strong season, outperforming in key markets.08 Aug 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy gas shortages could halt production at key NZ fertiliser plantGas prices for industrial users are rising by 15% to 30%.07 Aug 05:00 AM
The CountryCanterbury firm keeps craft wool processing in NZWild Earth Yarns is taking over Napier's Design Spun equipment. 06 Aug 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy whole milk powder's price surge signals a strong dairy seasonButter prices fell 3.8% to US$7214/tonne, easing from May's peak of US$7992.06 Aug 04:12 AM
The Country‘The future of protein’ - Hastings startup draws investorsTurning dairy waste into a revenue stream.05 Aug 11:25 PM
The CountryPrices rise again in latest GDTThere was a 0.7% increase across the board in the latest event.05 Aug 09:24 PM
The Country‘Very concerning’: Kiwi wine industry dealt $112m Trump tariff blowNZ Winegrowers Advocacy says the tariff will go from 10c to around $1.10 per bottle.04 Aug 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'It was a shock': NZ trade group warns NZ will be worse off under 15% US tariff regimeThe change will make it harder for NZ to compete with Australia in beef exports to the US.04 Aug 05:00 PM
