BDBDOfficial Cash Rate<i>Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi may break 78c on strong commodities, CPIThe New Zealand dollar will probably test US78c this week as the currency rides the wave of stronger prices for raw materials.17 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandUS envoys were bullies: ClarkFormer PM Helen Clark says concerns by the US Embassy over the screening of Michael Moore's film <i>Fahrenheit 9/11</i> for a Labour Party fundraising event showed "outright bullying" and "unprofessional" conduct by officials. 23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ in Iraq to help Fonterra - cableFormer PM Helen Clark decided to send soldiers to Iraq to stop Fonterra losing Oil for Food contracts, according to a US Embassy cable - in just one of many WikiLeaks revelations that have been labelled 'disturbing'.20 Dec 04:59 AM
AgribusinessFonterra boosts payout while weather woes growDairy giant Fonterra is boosting its billion dollar forecast payout to farmers. 10 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra lifts payout by 30cFonterra has this morning announced an increase in its payout forecast for the 2010/2011 season by 30 cents per kilo of milk solids to $6.90.09 Dec 10:25 PM
AgribusinessExtra $1 to farmers means $1bn to economyMore than $1 billion is pumped into the economy every time Fonterra boosts its payout to farmers by $1, says a report which confirms the dairy industry's importance to New Zealand's finances.08 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy dollar boosts Kiwi incomes - reportNew Zealand's 4.4m cows are providing 26pc of our exports, and the money earned flows right through the economy to urban communities, according to new research.07 Dec 09:20 PM
OpinionKerre McIvor<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: NZ - the nation that caresSurvey after survey highlights that Kiwis are a generous bunch - we live in Godzone, and it appears we don't take our good fortune for granted.04 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra: Keep farms in Kiwi handsNZ cannot afford to lose control of its land, says Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden. 18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandYoghurt for 'real men'Fonterra has created a range of products which it thinks will fill a void for tough-guy snacks.14 Nov 04:30 PM
