BDBDThe CountryNZ Honey fights MPI over alleged health claimsNew Zealand Honey International wants a judicial declaration on whether its trademarks Manuka Doctor and Manuka Pharm amount to health claims.28 Sep 02:05 AM
BDBDThe CountryRefusal to release TPP texts 'unlawful', court toldMinisters can't make blanket refusals to release documents the High Court at Wellington has been told.28 Sep 01:15 AM
The CountryCourt TPP review kicks off todayThe process around the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement is coming under judicial review in the High Court today.27 Sep 08:15 PM
EditorialEditorial: Timing of pay boost bad look for SpieringsTheo Spierings has every right to be among our best-paid chief executives.27 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Dairy at risk, China free trade deal updatedChina is poised to upgrade its ground-breaking free trade agreement with NZ but becoming in favour of NZ's dairy exporters will be problematic.25 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: It's takeover time and China is readyMaling's proposal to acquire 50% of Silver Fern Farms reaffirms that Chinese investors are interested in New Zealand's rural and food-based assets.25 Sep 05:00 PM
DairyFonterra's happy placeJose Miguel Porraz is negotiating an uneven Kuala Lumpur footpath as he talks up the benefits of emerging markets.25 Sep 12:00 AM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Glass half empty - even with ABs milkThe TPP Hawaii talks had been meant to serve up a 12-way handshake but it ended in finger pointing instead, with participants blaming others for stalemates, writes Toby Manhire.24 Sep 09:30 PM
The CountryFonterra CEO's pay jumps to $5mTheo Spierings gets a pay rise of up to 18 per cent as Fonterra prepares to lay off 750 staff.24 Sep 07:52 PM
DairyFonterra result gives dairy farmers hopeFonterra is reporting a big turnaround in annual profit and a much improved forecast cash payout for the current year.24 Sep 05:00 PM
DairyFonterra's $506m profitDairy giant announces improved profit just days after increased the number of jobs it was cutting to 750.23 Sep 10:25 PM
DairyFonterra's profits tipped to soarFonterra is on track to significantly improve its profits over the next decade, says KPMG.23 Sep 07:10 PM
BDBDThe CountryNo 'gold plated' TPP coming - GroserNew Zealand is 'holding our ground' in the TPP talks, says Tim Groser, but there isn't any gold plated dairy deal on the way.23 Sep 12:00 AM
DairyTimely profit boost for FonterraFonterra looks set for a big rebound in its annual net profit when it reports its result tomorrow, but the dairy co-operative will face challenges as the sector worldwide tries to adapt to low demand....22 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountrySynlait profits halve as milk prices dropCanterbury dairy company Synlait Milk has almost halved its net profit for the July year to $10.6 million.21 Sep 09:20 PM
The CountryDairy farmers feel pressure of low pricesLow dairy prices have continued to weigh heavily on farmer sentiment, according to Rabobank's Rural Confidence Survey.21 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra slashes another 227 jobsChief executive Theo Spierings says dairy giant has to make tough decisions as review increases job cuts to 750.20 Sep 11:18 PM
The CountryMinister defends 'no-sale' decisionMinisters have gone against an Overseas Investment Office recommendation, declining a bid by Chinese-owned Pure 100 Farm Ltd to buy Lochinver Station.17 Sep 10:52 PM
The Country$88m China bid for Lochinver Station not in NZ interestsPrime Minister John Key says the decision to reject a bid by the Chinese-owned Pure 100 to buy Lochinver Station does not send mixed messages.17 Sep 06:25 AM
BDBDThe CountryNZ still growing: GDP up 0.4pcOur economy grew - but less than expected in the second quarter of the year, as agriculture and mining recovered.16 Sep 11:05 PM
The CountryGovt scuttles $71m China farm saleMinisters turn down bid by Chinese billionaire Jiang Zhaobai to buy the Lochinver Station.16 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryWill auction jump mean farmer payout hike?Does this morning's big jump in world dairy prices mean an increased payout for farmers? There might be a long way to go.15 Sep 11:15 PM
The CountryChina money eats meat industry debt mountainSilver Fern Farms says $261m Chinese input will help meat processor forge ahead with a growth strategy.15 Sep 07:45 PM
Rural PropertyHistoric college shifted for new townWesley College to be demolished and relocated elsewhere for new small town hosting thousands of new homes.15 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryChina's $261m NZ meat dealSilver Fern Farms, the country's biggest meat processor, says its is forming a 50/50 joint partnership with Chinese investors.14 Sep 11:50 PM
The CountryBetter dairy prices tippedPrices are expected to rise at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction but doubts remain as to how much further improvement is in store.14 Sep 02:45 AM
The CountryFonterra cautious over higher pricesWholemilk powder prices, which are key to determining Fonterra's farm gate milk price, rose by 12.1 per cent to an average US$2078 a tonne at the last auction on September 2.13 Sep 05:00 PM
DairyNZ ag model makes us a 'massive dairy farm for China' - researchersA "cash for conservation" approach incentivising farmers to off-set the impact of agriculture on the environment might be working overseas - but it's been a different story here.11 Sep 12:03 AM
The CountryFonterra pulls more product from auctionFonterra is cutting back the amount of product it sells on its GlobalDairyTrade auction platform for the next 12 months.10 Sep 08:55 PM
BDBDDairyUS firm gains NZX dairy accessNew Zealand stock market operator NZX has accredited American company Straits Financial to access its growing dairy derivatives market.10 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountrySheep and beef profits due for boostPre-tax profits for an average sheep and beef farm in New Zealand will increase to $109,900 this season - 9.6 per cent more than last season, but 3.1 per cent below the five-year average, Beef and Lamb New Zealand says in its 2016/6 season outlook.10 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDDairyFonterra shelves coal mine ideaFonterra has confirmed it has put on hold a proposed coal mine at Mangatangi while it assesses its energy options.09 Sep 05:00 PM
