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Fran O’Sullivan: Power is in Govt's hands to cut butter cost

OPINION: Fonterra was never going to offer to cut its own lunch to make butter cheaper.

Kūmara growers ready for new freshwater farm rules, industry leader says

Plans must assess freshwater risks and report to regional councils.

Commerce Commission dismisses farmers' complaint against banks

Competition watchdog says Net-Zero Banking Alliance isn't anti-competitive.

More than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'

Three companies which received Government loans have gone into liquidation.

Australian regulator clears Lactalis' proposed acquisition of Fonterra businesses

The ACCC found the acquisition unlikely to lessen competition in Victoria and Tasmania.

NZ Super Fund-backed Kaingaroa Timberlands expands with Waikato land purchase

Kaingaroa Timberlands has bought 9200ha of forestry land in South Waikato.

Rockets to ranches: How Halter's cattle collars turned a Kiwi start-up into a US$1b unicorn

Halter's solar-powered collars are on hundreds of cattle in the US.

'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's Mainland

Japanese food group Meiji is listed on the Nikkei 225.

Comvita forecasts another annual loss

The mānuka honey company has cut staff by around 70 to save money and reduce debt.

Up in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meet

After tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.

Fonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese

The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision.

Bega Group claims to be left out of Fonterra consumer business sale

Billionaire Twiggy Forrest is the largest shareholder of the Aussie dairy company.

Fonterra says NSW court decision will not change Mainland sale plans

Fonterra says plans to divest its global consumer businesses are unchanged.

US tariffs to hit Delegat Group's 2025 earnings

The wine company has lowered its earnings outlook due to a 10% tariff.

Shelling out: Audit questions hold up assessment of troubled mussel farm

Cabinet agreed to invest $16.5m more into mussel business despite ongoing losses.

Pink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZ

All you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.

Kiwi electric fence maker Gallagher takes full control of European unit

Gallahger Group has taken full control of Gallagher Europe to further expand the business.

Olivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the company

New boss hopes to keep jobs, liquidator says claims still coming in.