PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNo meat chickens in avian flu scare, sales unlikely to fallOutbreak concerning, but not the most feared strain. 02 Dec 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessShelling out: How taxpayer spent $52m buying into a loss-making mussel farmShane Jones defends Crown investments into struggling Ōpōtiki aquaculture firm.28 Nov 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZespri improves most fruit returns outlook but net profit forecast downZespri must sell 190 million trays of kiwifruit from record crop. 21 Nov 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesFonterra's consumer business sale and how it might lookLack of capital for the FMCG operation is not the only reason for Fonterra's exit. 21 Nov 12:00 AM
AgribusinessDeloitte Fast 50: Halter takes out top prize for 2024Devoli ranks top of the Master of Growth index.20 Nov 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra's need to stay the milk supply market's big cheese about more than prideSlipping share of milk supply market raises shareholder concern.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: You’ll soon pay more for a block of cheese - and it’s good newsOPINION: Dairy prices and growing conditions are lining up to give the economy a boost.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessThe Kiwi landscaping business sold to a Japanese billionaire investorScott Humphreys started the company with a wheelbarrow and a station wagon.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Why a2 is out of favour, and a role reversal for FonterraPrivate equity is seen as a likely buyer for Fonterra's consumer business.14 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra to test IPO case for Consumer businessThe dairy co-op says it continues to explore potential divestment options.10 Nov 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe problem with New Zealand's new red kiwifruit export offeringRetaining a premium price in the future could be a problem, Zespri warns.06 Nov 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessStock Takes: Fonterra on a roll? Contact's play for ManawaFonterra’s shares and units have performed strongly over the past 12 months.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhat does China's economic stimulus package mean for NZ dairy exports?Only time will tell if China's economic boost package revs up consumer demand.09 Oct 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessZespri’s case against illegal gold kiwifruit planting goes to new court'Pirated plantings' in global kiwifruit marketer's case.09 Oct 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessTatua to the fore again in FY24 dairy payoutBulk products revenue down but specialised divisions post highest result yet.03 Oct 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessStock Takes: A2 Milk's next move, Sir John Key's US lawsuit moves forwardPlus, Thames Water has a credibility issue with its debt crisis.03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWill a clean slate change Synlait's fortunes?Despite major repairs to its balance sheet, Synlait Milk still faces challenges.30 Sep 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessIndependent analysis coming on Fonterra's consumer business sale pitch to farmer-ownersShareholders want to understand the impact on the overall business.30 Sep 04:30 AM
AgribusinessAn acquisition for a2? Stock goes into trading haltTrade in a2 Milk shares has gone on hold pending an announcement.27 Sep 05:10 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
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessCream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealedAfter a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra quiet on consumer business sale progress, more to come next weekDairy co-operative reiterates it is not 'a natural owner' of consumer products business.25 Sep 01:28 AM
AgribusinessFonterra posts strong $1.1 billion net profitDairy co-operative lifts forecast milk price for 2024-2025 by 50c/kg milk solids.24 Sep 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessInside Economics: Are we facing an export crisis, how we can revive ‘rock star' economy?OPINION: How has Australia avoided recession while we’ve struggled?24 Sep 06:00 PM
AgribusinessExports and imports both down, trade deficit at $2.2 billionKiwifruit exports helped stop the trade deficit from souring.22 Sep 11:39 PM
AgribusinessKiwifruit exports set value record this yearGold fruit export value up 24%.22 Sep 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this weekPlans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.22 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessSynlait gets second lifeline: Bright Dairy takes control in ‘watershed’ voteShareholders vote in favour of a $217m equity raise.17 Sep 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstoreIt follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.17 Sep 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra shareholders anxious for info on possible $3b-plus consumer business saleWatchdog council sends annual letter of expectations to board, surveys farmer-owners.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSynlait's make-or-break meeting$217m plan goes before shareholders tomorrow.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSynlait Milk secures new $450m banking facilityThe dairy company has a new syndicate with eight banks.15 Sep 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBill Gates backs Kiwi livestock genetics company to improve food supply in AfricaGene editing a valuable tool for NZ Inc, says dairy genetics specialist.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessMajor expansion under way for dairy sector sweetheart TatuaTatua's cream products expansion is the single biggest project in its 120-year history.10 Sep 12:55 AM