PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Power is in Govt's hands to cut butter costOPINION: Fonterra was never going to offer to cut its own lunch to make butter cheaper.25 Jul 09:00 PM
AgribusinessKūmara growers ready for new freshwater farm rules, industry leader saysPlans must assess freshwater risks and report to regional councils.21 Jul 11:00 PM
Banking and financeCommerce Commission dismisses farmers' complaint against banksCompetition watchdog says Net-Zero Banking Alliance isn't anti-competitive. 21 Jul 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesMore than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'Three companies which received Government loans have gone into liquidation.16 Jul 08:54 PM
AgribusinessAustralian regulator clears Lactalis' proposed acquisition of Fonterra businessesThe ACCC found the acquisition unlikely to lessen competition in Victoria and Tasmania. 10 Jul 12:48 AM
Markets with MadisonRockets to ranches: How Halter's cattle collars turned a Kiwi start-up into a US$1b unicorn23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumAgribusiness'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's Mainland17 Jun 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers investFarmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.13 Jun 05:15 AM
AgribusinessStrong demand driving NZ primary exports to record highDairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.11 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaver'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmsFinance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.10 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessASB offers $150,000 interest-free loans for farm solar systemsFarmers could expect to get payback from as early as the sixth year of generation.09 Jun 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness$15b boost to NZ economy: Fonterra sets milk price forecast and earningsFonterra forecasts a milk price range of $8-$11 per kg for the 2025/26 season.28 May 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessA2 Milk silent on A$350m acquisition talk Australian media report says the company will soon make a move for manufacturing assets.27 May 12:37 AM
Agribusiness'Surpassed a significant milestone': Zespri hits $5b in kiwifruit salesZespri sold a record 220.9 million trays, up from 164.2 million in 2023-24.21 May 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy prices end NZ season on a flat note, will they stay high in 2026?The Global Dairy Trade auction ends flat as prices support Fonterra's $10/kg forecast.20 May 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUp in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meetAfter tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.06 May 12:32 AM
AgribusinessFonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision. 05 May 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBega Group claims to be left out of Fonterra consumer business saleBillionaire Twiggy Forrest is the largest shareholder of the Aussie dairy company.01 May 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra says NSW court decision will not change Mainland sale plans Fonterra says plans to divest its global consumer businesses are unchanged. 28 Apr 05:13 AM
AgribusinessUS tariffs to hit Delegat Group's 2025 earnings The wine company has lowered its earnings outlook due to a 10% tariff. 27 Apr 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessShelling out: Audit questions hold up assessment of troubled mussel farmCabinet agreed to invest $16.5m more into mussel business despite ongoing losses.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZAll you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.08 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi electric fence maker Gallagher takes full control of European unitGallahger Group has taken full control of Gallagher Europe to further expand the business.03 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessOlivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the companyNew boss hopes to keep jobs, liquidator says claims still coming in.31 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSynlait back in black, but still a work in progressSynlait is back in the black after last year's big loss, but challenges remain. 24 Mar 03:33 AM
BusinessSynlait returns to profit, beats forecast Synlait has beaten its first-half earnings forecast after going into the red last year.23 Mar 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessS&P says Fonterra’s balance sheet can handle Mainland saleFonterra's balance sheet will offset the impact of its planned sale Mainland, S&P says.21 Mar 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy farmers set for bumper earnings in 2025 Farmers look set to receive a high milk price and dividend from Fonterra this year.20 Mar 04:09 AM
CommoditiesFonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729mFonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast19 Mar 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidationAcross the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.16 Mar 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: A trade sale for Mainland?Australia’s Bega Group is a potential buyer due to existing Fonterra ties.13 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessFonterra reshuffles top management before saleThe dairy co-op is preparing to divest its consumer business.11 Mar 08:27 PM