BusinessFonterra confirms 300 job lossesFonterra has confirmed about 300 jobs from its head office in Auckland would go after a review of its support services, saving the company $65 million a year.09 Jul 05:50 AM
Agribusiness reportMilk shakeup push coming from FonterraFonterra chief Theo Spierings wants Government buy-in on a national strategy, reports Fran O'Sullivan.02 Jul 05:30 PM
AgribusinessWeaker dollar offsets commodities price dropA weaker exchange rate more than offset lower world prices for most of the country's export commodities last month.02 Jul 05:30 PM
SharesSynlait targets infant formula marketInfant formula is clearly where the action is on the international dairy markets.28 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessSweeping infant formula probe unveiledThe Government has announced a plan aimed at strengthening and protecting the country's 'food assurance systems' to match rapid growth in infant formula exports.27 Jun 02:25 AM
AgribusinessNZ winemakers woo ChinaAffluent young Chinese women may be the future of New Zealand's wine industry.23 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessVino-flavoured popcorn a hitYou may have thought a glass of vino with your popcorn was the height of class at the cinema snack bar.23 Jun 05:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall business: Export markets - Josef RobertsJosef Roberts, founder burger chain BurgerFuel which uses local franchisee partners in international markets.18 Jun 01:30 AM
RetailCigarette profits in NZ run out of puffBritish American Tobacco Holdings New Zealand's profit was down almost 5 per cent in 2012.17 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessExport confidence growingBusinesses are finding ways to deal with the stubbornly high dollar and most exporters are expecting profits to lift in the coming year, a survey says.17 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra ready to go on China formula tradeFonterra remains confident about its push into China's branded infant formula market, despite controversy in the Chinese media this year over New Zealand-made baby milk.16 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionLeith Oliver: 'Entrepreneurial judo' good way to take fight to worldFor an initial scan of potential markets, use data on countries found in the annual World Economic Forum report.16 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessNZ not 'running fast enough' to keep up with China tradeNew Zealand's trade relationship with China is a victim of its own success and more work needs to be done, Trade Minister Tim Groser says.16 Jun 02:29 AM
New ZealandFormula for troubleNew Zealand companies have been accused of sending unsafe baby milk products to China - the latest in a string of recent clashes with our largest trading partner. Christopher Adams investigates what has gone wrong14 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessCartel case: Air NZ price fixing "hurt consumers"Air New Zealand will pay more than $8 million in penalties for its role in air cargo price fixing, offending which a High Court judge says hurt consumers.13 Jun 06:34 AM
EnergyAussie biggest NZ investorWidespread fears of a flood of Asian investment and a Chinese farm-buying spree are misplaced - Australia is the largest overseas investor in New Zealand.09 Jun 05:30 PM