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The greening of New Zealand business
Large and small, businesses are not waiting to be told how to address climate change.

Dairy farmers forecast to get $4 billion boost from 'dream combo' of factors
December saw the highest milk solids collected for the month since December 2020.

Upper Hutt dairy incident caught on camera
The owner of an Upper Hutt dairy was confronted by a man wielding a weapon this morning. Video / Supplied

Kiwi v Aussie dairy farmers: Who’s the least satisfied and looking for another job?
Research results give Australian industry stakeholders plenty to chew over.

NZ butter price spike: 500g block hits $9.19
We're a dairy giant, so why is butter so expensive?

Growing pains: Scientists paint troubling picture for NZ’s crucial farm pastures
Productivity gains in New Zealand’s plentiful pastures have now stalled, or even declined.

We’ve survived til ‘25 – but are brighter economic times ahead?
Economic recovery starts mid-2025, with regions leading due to strong dairy payouts.

Why Fonterra is selling Anchor milk and Mainland, Kāpiti cheese brands
Plus: The CEO puts its ingredients products to the test in the kitchen.

'Can't open her eyes': Auckland shopkeeper chasing thief attacked in violent assault
The robber punched her in the head after she gave chase.

Fonterra upgrades milk price forecast to a record $10/kg
Fonterra has upgraded its milk price to a mid-point of $10/kg.

Dairy prices lift in mixed GDT auction
Dairy prices lift again despite a mixed result at the latest auction.

NZX milk futures surpass $10/kg on China demand
'The market has improved, and it’s favourable for New Zealand.'

China's dairy boom is fading: What it means for Fonterra
Sales at the top three dairy companies have dropped by 9-13% in the first half of 2024.

A2 Milk rallies sharply on dividend news
Concerns about China cast a shadow over share price.

Fonterra's consumer business sale and how it might look
Lack of capital for the FMCG operation is not the only reason for Fonterra's exit.

Westpac predicts $10/kg milk price after another strong auction
'We could end up with an extra $4b added to incomes.'

Dairy boost with positive GDT result
More good news following the 4.8% jump from the previous event two weeks ago.

Fonterra's need to stay the milk supply market's big cheese about more than pride
Slipping share of milk supply market raises shareholder concern.

Liam Dann: You’ll soon pay more for a block of cheese - and it’s good news
OPINION: Dairy prices and growing conditions are lining up to give the economy a boost.

Fonterra ‘better off’ returning capital to shareholders
Fonterra co-op model not suited to running a consumer business, says chairman.

BNZ makes a case for $10/kg milk price
BNZ says factors are building towards a $10/kg milkprice from Fonterra.