The CountryChina relationship requires “careful management” PM Chris Hipkins saysThe Prime Minister will speak at the event.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayorTairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.13 Jul 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySolar farming interest increasesBut it's also a controversial option.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Walk away': Australia’s farmers rubbish NZ-Europe free trade dealEU deals show globalisation is not dead - but some sectors ask what difference that makes.10 Jul 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryForestry group slams ETS reform as 'vandalism'Climate Forestry Association CEO Andrew Cushen says the system is already working.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: NZ stocks come alive late; a2 milk loses trademark battleThe index has risen more than 3 per cent in six of the last seven trading days.05 Jul 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ economy faces hit as export prices slumpMeat and log prices falling on slow Chinese demand.05 Jul 05:25 AM
The CountryPrices drop in latest GDT eventAll prices were negative with butter and butter milk powder taking the biggest tumble.04 Jul 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySingapore fling: Comvita likes what it sees in honey acquisitionHoney exporter Comvita has pushed further into Asia with its deal to buy HoneyWorld.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNearly 400,000 chickens reared in 7 weeks at huge Helensville farmThe farm is also the same one where 180,000 chickens died in 2019 after a power outage.04 Jul 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRoller coaster ride continues for kiwifruit growersGlimmer of hope for green kiwifruit growers but hectare returns forecast goes south.04 Jul 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPGG Wrightson chair sidelined amid Singapore securities chargesLee Joo Hai was arrested and charged in March.04 Jul 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: Comvita shares jump on China supply agreementBut an otherwise aimless sharemarket traded flat.03 Jul 06:12 AM
The CountryComvita signs partnership deal with one of China's largest supermarket chainsOlé has more than 100 supermarkets across mainland China.03 Jul 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastinationOPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBillion-dollar blowout for Three Waters ‘mega-bureaucracy’Taxpayers, and potentially ratepayers, will foot $1 billion cost overrun for water reform.29 Jun 04:55 AM
The CountryAlliance strikes deal with China’s largest importer of sheep meatGM of sales said the cooperative aimed to be the leading red meat provider in China.28 Jun 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAll plastic bags to disappear from Whanganui shops"They still actually come in and ask for the plastic bags."28 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryBoost in fight against predators, as NZCF takes half share in NZ AutoTrapsThe parties say the deal will boost the country’s fight against predators and pests.28 Jun 04:10 AM
The CountryFree Trade Agreement with EU comes closerThe European Council has given the deal the green light.27 Jun 09:46 AM
The CountryThird of NZ’s strawberry plants ruined by wild weatherStrawberry lovers and growers may struggle to get new plant supplies this year.27 Jun 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTinkering with ETS may skew renewables investment - fund managerThe review of the Emissions Trading Scheme may cast doubt on green investment.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryExtreme floods and heat in China ravage farms and kill animalsNY Times: Bad weather puts security of food supply in focus in China.25 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy wars: Competition for milk just got tougher, Fonterra sounds warningThe newcomer already plans a second Waikato plant: is the South Island also on the radar?23 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryHow Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next levelChief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.23 Jun 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPwC auditors before tribunal for Fonterra auditsAlleged failures during years of PwC audits for dairy giant Fonterra.22 Jun 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Murky world of global food trading too big to ignoreOPINION: Dominance by a handful of companies deserves more scrutiny.22 Jun 12:33 AM
The Country'Big concern': Sawmills face temporary closures as demand divesDemand for building new houses had dropped in the face of rising interest rates.21 Jun 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCould biofortified 'super-veges' help us live longer, healthier lives?Telegraph: Biofortification may be a more palatable option for consumers than GE.21 Jun 08:53 PM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: Rural insurer pays out more than $120m in claims so farFMG has settled 43 per cent of the 10,500 Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland flood claims.21 Jun 03:05 AM
The CountryFarmer satisfaction with banks continues to slide in latest Feds surveyBank satisfaction down three points from the previous survey in November.19 Jun 11:05 PM
The CountryPoliticians tight-lipped on proposed ETS changes aimed at limiting carbon offsetsGovt wants greater focus on emissions reductions, rather than removals.19 Jun 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat's in a Chinese label? Everything if you are Synlait and A2 MilkThe difference between Chinese label and English label baby formula.18 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountrySpotlight falls on India at international trade conferenceForeign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said India is "a vital actor and an important partner".15 Jun 11:52 PM