The CountryJohn Wilson - a pay rise for Theo?Does good news for Fonterra mean good news for Theo? Jamie Mackay asks John Wilson the tricky questions...22 Sep 02:14 AM
The CountryFonterra reports net profit of $834mFonterra said its net profit shot 65 per cent higher to $834 million for the 2015/6 year.21 Sep 08:41 PM
The CountryFonterra surprises with milk price riseThe outlook for dairy farmers has turned positive after Fonterra raised its farm gate milk price for the second time in less than a month.21 Sep 01:03 AM
The CountryMilk price forecast raised past break-evenThe raised milk price forecast of $5.25 per kilo of milksolids is past the estimated break-even and will be good news for farmers.20 Sep 08:48 PM
The CountryDairy prices post slight gain at auctionThe 1.7 per cent gain at the latest GlobalDairyTrade was well short of market expectations.20 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryCollection as usual after silo collapseThe majority of Fonterra's Edendale plant was back in operation and milk collections were back to normal.19 Sep 11:27 PM
The Country4.4 million-litre boost from Lichfield dryerFonterra has commissioned a new $360million dryer at its Lichfield site in South Waikato, boosting daily milk processing capacity by more than 4million litres.18 Sep 11:15 PM
The CountryFarmers forced to dump milkAbout 100 farmers in Otago and Southland were forced to dump milk over the weekend in the aftermath of the milk silo collapse at Fonterra's Edendale site.18 Sep 10:36 PM
The CountryFonterra earnings to rise as milk dropsDairy farmers have endured one of their worst ever years, but Fonterra is set to report one of its best.16 Sep 04:28 AM
The CountryMilk lost in Fonterra explosionFire service spokesman Steve Lee said an unspecified amount of milk had been spilt at the Edendale factory.16 Sep 03:28 AM
The CountryExplosion at Fonterra's Edendale plantEmergency services are at the scene of incident involving a milk silo at Fonterra's Edendale plant.16 Sep 02:46 AM
The CountryFonterra result: 8 things to look forThere are eight important things to look out for in Fonterra's result.16 Sep 02:37 AM
The CountryBetter outlook for dairy farmersDairy farmers are facing an improved outlook but they remain cautious about where prices go from here.16 Sep 02:35 AM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra asked to review milk price systemThe Commerce Commission wants Fonterra Cooperative Group to more regularly review the basket of products used to set its farmgate 15 Sep 09:10 AM
BDBDThe CountryFarmers not equal to shareholders, court hearsThe farmers ended up supplying Fonterra after it bought a failed Canterbury dairy business out of receivership.13 Sep 02:51 AM
The CountryFonterra update with Dallen OlsonDom talks Global Dairy Trade with Fonterra's Head of Co-operative Affairs for the Central Districts region Dallen Olson.08 Sep 09:07 PM
The CountryGlobal Dairy Trade review with Fonterra's Miles HurrellFonterra's Farm Source Chief Operating Officer reviews last night's positive Global Dairy Trade auction which resulted in a 7.7% increase.07 Sep 02:47 AM
The CountryNZ dollar rallies after GDTWorld dairy prices put on their third significant gain in a row at the latest GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction overnight.06 Sep 06:25 PM
The CountryDairy auction set for rushSignals are pointing to another mad rush for product at this week's GDT auction, according to ANZ rural economist Con Williams.05 Sep 01:11 AM
The CountryDairy prices set for big gainSigns look good for a further rise in global dairy prices - and maybe a return to profit.02 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryWhat happens at 431AM?Scott Walls updates us on what's happening with Fonterra in the Taranaki region.01 Sep 09:58 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanBankers anxiously awaiting Fonterra's financial resultsThere's a lot riding on Fonterra's financial results due out on September 22.31 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra on the eve of disruptionFonterra chief executive Theo Spierings' challenge 'build windmills not walls' is galvanising the dairy co-operative.31 Aug 04:00 AM
The CountryHow NZ dairy is trying to rule the worldNews agency Bloomberg has taken a close look at Fonterra - see what it's telling the world about our dairy giant.29 Aug 05:00 AM
The CountryAll smiles at Fonterra with Stu GrayStu Gray is enjoying the positive vibes at Fonterra but is also keeping his feet on the ground.25 Aug 10:20 PM
The CountryFonterra ups milk price forecast by 50cFonterra has raised its farmgate milk price forecast by 50 cents to $4.75 per kg of milksolids.24 Aug 08:40 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFonterra raring to shake supply shacklesCOMMENT: Growing competition in NZ dairy market means time is right to adopt growth focus.23 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountrySheep milk: Is this the future of farming?Fall in farm conversions prompts interest in horticulture, honey and alternatives such as sheep milk.19 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWorld dairy prices soar in latest auctionHas dairy turned the corner? Latest price 'couldn't come at a better time'.16 Aug 07:15 PM
The CountryDairy futures rally before GDT auctionDairy futures have rallied sharply, suggesting next week's world dairy auction will show a big rise.09 Aug 12:49 AM
The CountryMark Robinson's Fonterra UpdateFonterra's Southland/Otago Head Mark Robinson chats to The Country Early Edition's Dom George about what's happening in his patch at the moment.04 Aug 10:29 PM
OpinionFonterra needs to be fixed, here's howCOMMENT: Our dairy industry is under serious stress, argues Tony Baldwin. Here's a way to fix the problem.04 Aug 12:20 AM
The CountryGreen shoots of recovery for Fonterra?Fonterra's Chief Operating Officer for Farm Source reviews the latest GDT auction which resulted in a 6.6% rise in dairy commodity prices, while whole milk powder lifted 9.9%.03 Aug 02:17 AM
The CountryDairy prices up 6.6pc overnightWorld dairy prices have shot higher at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the GDT price index gaining 6.6pc.02 Aug 07:20 PM
