AgribusinessFonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision. 05 May 10:39 PM
BusinessLactalis, Bega Cheese eye Fonterra consumer assets in competitive raceLactalis is seeking merger clearance to buy Fonterra's businesses in Australia.05 May 05:36 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBega Group claims to be left out of Fonterra consumer business saleBillionaire Twiggy Forrest is the largest shareholder of the Aussie dairy company.01 May 10:36 PM
New ZealandWaikato's Jo Sheridan is Dairy Woman of the Year 2025'She doesn’t just talk about change; she rolls up her sleeves and makes it happen.'01 May 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Rain not enough to stop dry weather from hurting NZ power company earningsMercury, Meridian and Manawa are likely to be hit hardest by the earlier drought. 01 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesCEO pay survey: NZ’s first $5m woman but recession hits many in the pocketPay packets fall as CEOs fail to achieve performance targets.01 May 05:00 PM
Business‘Tough day’: 120 jobs on the line as Fonterra plans closure of Canpac siteFonterra plans to close the Hamilton canning and packaging facility in July.29 Apr 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra says NSW court decision will not change Mainland sale plans Fonterra says plans to divest its global consumer businesses are unchanged. 28 Apr 05:13 AM
New ZealandWhy demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.24 Apr 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We must navigate change on shipping emissionsOPINION: Shipping carries 99% of New Zealand's trade by volume.21 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionCan NZ become a food innovation powerhouse?Opinion: "I think there’s some exciting opportunities happening in New Zealand now."18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Who’s lining up to buy Fonterra’s Mainland and how much is it worth? Fonterra's Mainland sale process continues despite a turbulent sharemarket. 16 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhat submitters say about Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams' helipad applicationAll 1397 public submissions are out: 91% or 1277 opposed, 108 supporting, 12 are neutral.16 Apr 04:11 AM
New ZealandFirst-time entrants win Waikato dairy awardThey manage a 262ha, 1090-cow farm as equity partners and contract milkers.08 Apr 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumShares‘Relief bounce’: NZ market climbs nearly 1% after rough daysBlue-chip stocks like Fisher and Paykel Healthcare rebounded by 10c to $33.55.08 Apr 06:25 AM
New ZealandGreenpeace activists breach security at Taranaki port in Fonterra protestActivists stopped a ship from unloading 30,000 tonnes of palm kernel.06 Apr 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumStock takesWhat’s next for NZ stocks after a poor first quarter? Stock TakesNew Zealand shares suffered a poor first quarter, driven by sickly corporate earnings. 03 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the 2025 Dairy Woman of the Year finalistsFrances Beeston, Jo Sheridan and Lara Sutton are all in the running this year.01 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessS&P says Fonterra’s balance sheet can handle Mainland saleFonterra's balance sheet will offset the impact of its planned sale Mainland, S&P says.21 Mar 01:55 AM
Markets with MadisonPrivate equity’s big opportunity - and who it wants to pay for itBig firm is eyeing corporate carve-outs, sovereign wealth and family offices. 20 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy farmers set for bumper earnings in 2025 Farmers look set to receive a high milk price and dividend from Fonterra this year.20 Mar 04:09 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's half-year resultMiles Hurrell, Sandra Matthews, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes.20 Mar 01:30 AM
CommoditiesFonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729mFonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast19 Mar 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomy in line for $10 billion boost if farmgate milk price stays highA back-to-back $10/kg milk price would put money in farmers' back pockets.18 Mar 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: A trade sale for Mainland?Australia’s Bega Group is a potential buyer due to existing Fonterra ties.13 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessFonterra reshuffles top management before saleThe dairy co-op is preparing to divest its consumer business.11 Mar 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy Fonterra’s latest outlook means big gains for dairy farmersFonterra raised its 2025 earnings guidance to 55-75 cents per share.10 Mar 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: 25% tariffs loom leaving NZ market uneasy as trade uncertainties growFisher & Paykel Healthcare under pressure as analyst forecasts $100m in additional costs. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWill NZ farmgate milk prices hold?Expectations of a $10/kg-plus milk price remain in place despite weak dairy auction.05 Mar 03:53 AM
Markets with MadisonThe making of Microsoft’s domestic data centreHow Kiwis got Satya Nadella on side. 02 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand$19b boost: Agri sector set to carry NZ economy this yearInfometrics’ latest look at regional economies shows signs of recovery in rural areas.27 Feb 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Economics: Why US dollars still rule the world...and what’s up with the price of cheese Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the latest economic news.25 Feb 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra says full-year earnings will be in ‘upper half’ of rangeIt has a 40c to 60c per share guidance range.20 Feb 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket close: NZ sharemarket ends steady after RBNZ rate cutNZ stocks ended slightly down with Fletcher Building outperforming after the OCR cut. 19 Feb 05:22 AM