The CountryWestpac confirms 19 branches to closeBank closures are expected by early November with 19 branches to shut.21 Sep 05:19 AM
The CountryNZ monitoring Canada dairy planTrade Minister Todd McClay says the Government is closely watching Canada's plans to protect its own dairy sector.21 Sep 01:43 AM
The CountryFonterra surprises with milk price riseThe outlook for dairy farmers has turned positive after Fonterra raised its farm gate milk price for the second time in less than a month.21 Sep 01:03 AM
The CountryMilk price forecast raised past break-evenThe raised milk price forecast of $5.25 per kilo of milksolids is past the estimated break-even and will be good news for farmers.20 Sep 08:48 PM
The CountryDairy prices post slight gain at auctionThe 1.7 per cent gain at the latest GlobalDairyTrade was well short of market expectations.20 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryKiwi creation lethal weapon against ratsA clever piece of Kiwi ingenuity has again proven itself a lethal weapon in New Zealand's fight to rid itself of pest predators by 2050.20 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryTourism main job opportunity for West CoastEconomic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy today released a detailed report on the Coast's economy.20 Sep 04:18 AM
The CountryNZ farmer confidence reboundsFarmer confidence is improving, led by optimism returning to the dairy sector after two years of depressed prices.20 Sep 04:16 AM
BDBDThe Country$261m meat deal gets green lightThe government has given the green light for China's Shanghai Maling Aquarius to acquire half of Silver Fern Farms.20 Sep 02:08 AM
The CountryDrone with arms could lift a toddlerBut it shouldn't be used to lift any toddlers. Seriously.19 Sep 10:10 PM
The CountryCrackdown on cash jobs by tradiesThe IRD has launched another campaign cracking down on tradies carrying out work for under-the-table payment.19 Sep 06:58 AM
The CountrySynlait Milk hits record profitA big increase in formula sales has driven NZX-listed Synlait Milk to a record profit.19 Sep 12:09 AM
The CountryFarmers forced to dump milkAbout 100 farmers in Otago and Southland were forced to dump milk over the weekend in the aftermath of the milk silo collapse at Fonterra's Edendale site.18 Sep 10:36 PM
The Countrya2 milk health claims get their day in courtA fight is brewing over the product labelling and health claims of the Australian dairy industry's most bitter rivals.18 Sep 09:25 PM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms awaits OIO decisionSilver Fern Farms and Shanghai Maling have a few more nervous days to wait before they learn whether their joint venture proposal can go ahead.18 Sep 04:08 AM
BDBDThe CountryNo rate cut expected next weekThe Reserve Bank is expected to hold fire from cutting interest rates next week until it can get a better steer on the inflation outlook18 Sep 04:02 AM
The CountryNZ dairy firms seek WTO action over CanadaA group representing New Zealand dairy companies has joined forces with overseas counterparts in a bid to get the World Trade Organisation 18 Sep 03:51 AM
The CountryFonterra earnings to rise as milk dropsDairy farmers have endured one of their worst ever years, but Fonterra is set to report one of its best.16 Sep 04:28 AM
The CountryMilk lost in Fonterra explosionFire service spokesman Steve Lee said an unspecified amount of milk had been spilt at the Edendale factory.16 Sep 03:28 AM
The CountryFonterra result: 8 things to look forThere are eight important things to look out for in Fonterra's result.16 Sep 02:37 AM
The CountryBetter outlook for dairy farmersDairy farmers are facing an improved outlook but they remain cautious about where prices go from here.16 Sep 02:35 AM
The CountryGoogle blurs cow's face for privacyGoogle has admitted its face-blurring technology may have been "a little overzealous" after blurring a cow's face for privacy.15 Sep 10:31 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Are we better off?COMMENT: New Zealand's economy has grown by 3.6 per cent in the past year, one of the top performers in the OECD - ahead of Australia, the US and UK.15 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryGastro outbreak cost businesses $80,000Market view statistics during the gastro outbreak showed about an $80,000 drop in retail and hospitality spend.15 Sep 04:37 PM
The CountryMan doing homekill job in Carterton diesA man has died at a Carterton homekill business this morning after a suspected medical event.15 Sep 04:07 AM
The CountryBusiness refocus cause of expected Comvita job lossesStaff at Comvita's head office in Paengaroa should know how many jobs will be cut by Monday week. The fast-growing honey and health 15 Sep 03:41 AM
The CountryFuture food - animal or plant products?Should we take animals out of the food chain? Dr Graeme Coles investigates.15 Sep 01:49 AM
The CountryNZ's rock-star economy: Is it all good?Building, tourism and immigration are pushing the economy up.14 Sep 11:40 PM
The CountryKiwi-born firm's biofuel breakthrough for Virgin AtlanticA company founded in New Zealand has produced large quantities of biofuel from industrial waste gases for Virgin Atlantic in what is being hailed as a breakthrough for low carbon fuel.14 Sep 10:30 PM
The CountryBay apples win praise from ChinaHawke's Bay's reputation for producing premium apples has stepped up another notch in the wake of Hastings company Longview picking 14 Sep 09:00 PM
The CountryWoolworths slammed for selling NZ avosAustralian avocado growers have accused the supermarket of taking fruit from New Zealand over domestic suppliers.14 Sep 10:04 AM
The CountryTamarillo brand vies for top honourA Northland-based horticultural collective has been named as a finalist in the New Zealand Food Awards 2016. NZ Tamarillo Co-operative 14 Sep 05:30 AM
The CountryANZ proposing branch closuresANZ bank, the country's largest bank, could be closing branches around New Zealand.14 Sep 02:24 AM
The CountryKiwiRail cuts Whangarei-Auckland routeKiwiRail has slashed its freight service on the Northland-Auckland line by half, but says the volume of freight transported will essentially 13 Sep 08:02 PM