New Zealand'Every day is an adventure' Northland couple love their new life in rural AustraliaSome 44,534 New Zealanders left to live in Australia in 2023.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is massive': Timaru locals devastated after 600 jobs affected by meatworks closureOne staff member described the plant like a family.27 Sep 05:30 AM
Politics‘A shock’: PM on potential freezing works demise costing hundreds of jobsThe Prime Minister on latest blow for small-town New Zealand.27 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandSmithfield meat processing plant in Timaru shutdownAlliance Group has proposed closing its Smithfield meat processing plant in Timaru, in South Canterbury.Watch27 Sep 01:34 AM
Employment'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobsAlliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.27 Sep 01:06 AM
AgribusinessAnxious wait for meatworkers ahead of surprise meetingHundreds of Canterbury meatworkers anxiously waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.26 Sep 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentAll-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers UnionMeat co-operative CEO won't comment.26 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandFeds mark 125 years of service to NZ farmersFederated Farmers marks 125 of existence this week. 'No mean feat' - Wayne Langford.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Valuable': The niche meat products experiencing strong growthRed meat exports have struggled over the last year due to softer demand from China.19 Sep 09:49 PM
OpinionWho follows the carnivore diet in New Zealand?OPINION: Jessica Persing's 3yo child is one of the carnivore community's younger members.09 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandRed meat: United States top market four months in a rowChina remained the second-largest market in July but fell by 37%.01 Sep 11:11 PM
New ZealandBeefing up cattle disease detection takes students to FranceStudents hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChina's red meat demand falls againThe US was again the largest export market with China coming second, although it fell 38%.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTips on buying better ramsGisborne farmers get chance to learn about better ram buying decisions.02 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleAre vegan sausages bad for you?Stuffed with a litany of highly processed ingredients – should we be put off?13 Jun 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessUS lab-grown meat bans criticised as culture war ‘own goal’Financial Times: Australian start-up warns America is ceding a competitive advantage.19 May 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIs a meat-heavy diet the key to mental and physical wellbeing?With Joe Rogan's help, a social media trend with staying power emerged from a 2018 book.09 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHow Anzco Foods bucked the trend to turn in a profit for 2023The meat processor and exporter is facing higher costs and a slow recovery in China.07 May 04:51 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The foods most recalled over safety concernsUndeclared allergens in food were the leading cause for safety recalls last year.04 May 10:35 PM
New ZealandUS red meat demand helps offset weak Chinese marketExports in February were up 10pc on the relatively low export value of February 2023.03 Apr 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeMoves to ban lab-grown meat intensify in some US statesFinancial Times: One lawmaker vows not to ‘eat bugs with Bill Gates’.01 Apr 12:47 AM
New ZealandMeaty player joins Hastings East blockMatangi Angus Beef also love being a part of the rebirth of the eastern block of Hastings.22 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ominous signs ahead for NZ economyOPINION: The latest global dairy auction shows demand for our biggest export is down.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'The meat industry has been the toughest of the lot': Alliance chairman stands downHe talks about the tough China market and getting a free-trade deal with India.13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSlaughterhouse Fire: Chinese-owned meat company fined $51kPenalty for discharging slaughterhouse waste, lighting rubbish fire that burned for days.03 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Not as efficient': Meat processing delays on the cardsFarmers holding onto stock for longer may cause problems along the chain.12 Feb 10:21 PM
New Zealand'Priceless': Sale of prized stud ram helps put thousands of meals on tablesClifton Downs Southdown Stud breeder donated proceeds to Meat the Need and Feed Out.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Barometer of the global economy': Why red meat exports have dropped in value“Consumers around the world still want to buy red meat but they are not paying as much."07 Feb 02:38 AM
RetailSupie partially snapped up by another Kiwi business'The purchase price we paid wasn’t significant.'24 Jan 12:27 AM
New ZealandTeen sportsman's 'horrific' accident: Meat works fails to overturn $280k fine and convictionWorkplace accident ended young man's dream of playing sport overseas.16 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandFergburger to open FergbutcherFergburger has bought its meat supplier and will be converting it into a retail butchery.11 Jan 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDon’t give up meat, it’s better for your health than you thinkSorting the good meat from the bad is far more important than giving it up altogether.10 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesAlliance looks at capital structure after $98m pre-tax lossAlliance's capital structure is in the spotlight after this year's big loss.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Utterly blown away by this': Massive mince boost for Big Feed fundraiserA tonne of mince for every landmark Hickey reaches on his fundraising journey.14 Dec 12:42 AM
