PremiumPremiumThe CountryOn The Up: A royal new venture with King Bees HoneyCate and Mike King talk to Tom Raynel about their new business King Bees Honey.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's businessRoss and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.19 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryMeat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in ChinaChristopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.17 Jun 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumRural PropertyAll rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.17 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryRural vs urban economy: Who's doing 'the hard work' and which regions are booming?ASB has released its Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard: Food exports make an impact. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's MainlandJapanese food group Meiji is listed on the Nikkei 225.17 Jun 05:16 AM
The CountryMeat and dairy continue to drive food price inflation, Stats NZ data showsFood prices continue to rise but the rent increases are now the lowest in a decade.16 Jun 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryUK shellfish farmers revive ambitions with new EU trade dealNew York Times: The Hawards have cultivated oysters on Mersea Island for 250 years.16 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryComvita forecasts another annual lossThe mānuka honey company has cut staff by around 70 to save money and reduce debt.15 Jun 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySmall Business: Weaving culture and quality with Nodi RugsOlivia Moon talks to Tom Raynel about her hand-woven rug business Nodi.15 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonForestry report: Export log prices provide winter relief – Marcus MussonOpinion: June brought the highest export log prices for winter's first month since 2021.13 Jun 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers investFarmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.13 Jun 05:15 AM
The CountryWaikato distillery on mission to create 'iconic' New Zealand whiskiesThe team had a very busy last year and also started 2025 with a few unique releases.12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryStrong demand driving NZ primary exports to record highDairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.11 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryGovt and industry ink deal to tackle potential foot-and-mouth crisis'An outbreak could cost up to $3b to eradicate, but doing nothing would be far worse.'11 Jun 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'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
The Country'Great news': NZ red meat exports hit $1.21b in AprilSheepmeat exports to the EU reached 8689 tonnes, up 53% in volume.10 Jun 12:23 AM
The CountryASB 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
The CountryRural worries grow over copper network deregulationRemote residents say the possible phase-out of copper networks could be dangerous.09 Jun 11:46 PM
The Country'Stems with a story' to get second chance to brighten NZ homesWonky Box will launch flower subscription boxes this month.09 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'This is the perfect food': Comvita founder on honey's healing journeyAlan Bougen founded Comvita with Claude Stratford, inspired by bees and healing.07 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPaved paradise? Top Auckland school builds staff car park on $150m gifted farmlandThe ASB MAGS Farm is protected by a covenant requiring it be used to teach farming.06 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryBallance confirms 60 job losses, end of manufacturing at Mount MaunganuiBallance will cease manufacturing in Mount Maunganui, cutting 60 jobs.05 Jun 11:28 PM
The Country'Poorly designed': NZ challenges EU deforestation rules"New Zealand does not have a deforestation issue," Trade Minister Todd McClay says.05 Jun 11:03 PM
The Country'Best wool in the world': Partnership aims to grow sector“It’s been tough for our farmers. We’re looking to reverse the trend.”05 Jun 02:30 AM
The CountryGDT: Prices dip 1.6% in first auction of the seasonThe Global Dairy Trade auction saw a 1.6% price drop across all products.03 Jun 09:17 PM
The CountryFish stress forces King Salmon to reduce harvestThe fish farmer says its fish are not eating as much as usual.03 Jun 02:26 AM
The CountryNZAS to ramp up production early as hydro storage improvesHigher lake levels mean the smelter can ramp up production earlier than expected. 02 Jun 10:40 PM
OpinionJeremy Baker asks how we double exports by 2034Opinion: The food and fibre sector plays a vital role in New Zealand's total exports.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recoveryOPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.31 May 05:00 PM
The CountryPrimary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reformsThose in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.28 May 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country$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
The CountryKPMG report highlights new trade priorities for agricultureKPMG's report urges NZ agriculture to seek new international markets. 27 May 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwi oat milk company lands major Australian supermarket dealFounder says the expansion across the Tasman is a significant milestone.27 May 05:00 PM
