CrimeMeth-tainted beer trial: Manslaughter defendant’s kind nature led to tragic mix-up, lawyer saysAiden Sagala overdosed after he drank a beer given to him by the defendant.23 Oct 12:59 AM
MarketsTheo Spierings, former Fonterra CEO, dies after a brief illnessA statement confirmed his death in the Netherlands.21 Oct 08:26 AM
New ZealandCan NZ’s supply chain survive the next global crisis?Encouraging local manufacturing is key.21 Oct 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFonterra's owners need much more info on why consumer business should go: adviserBut they may not get it until well into next year.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessStock Takes: Fonterra on a roll? Contact's play for ManawaFonterra’s shares and units have performed strongly over the past 12 months.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhat does China's economic stimulus package mean for NZ dairy exports?Only time will tell if China's economic boost package revs up consumer demand.09 Oct 11:44 PM
New ZealandSeven arrested after Greenpeace activists scale dairy factoryThe protesters unfurled a 160sq m banner and abseiled down the building.09 Oct 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyMark Lister: What 2025 could hold for the NZ dollar's fortunesOPINON: Whether a stronger currency is good or not depends on your perspective.06 Oct 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFonterra staff numbers on $100,000-plus swell in tough economic yearMost of the rises among regional New Zealand staffers.06 Oct 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMiles Hurrell: Fonterra on a mission to strengthen trade tiesOPINION: Strong trade relationships are vital to his co-op’s success.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessIndependent analysis coming on Fonterra's consumer business sale pitch to farmer-ownersShareholders want to understand the impact on the overall business.30 Sep 04:30 AM
CompaniesGreenpeace takes Fonterra to task over grass-fed claimsGreenpeace says it plans to sue Fonterra over Anchor's grass-fed claims.29 Sep 10:32 PM
BusinessFonterra wants big capital return to shareholders if consumer products business soldThe dairy heavyweight has made six strategic directions.29 Sep 08:26 PM
Markets with Madison‘We’ve been on a journey’: How Fonterra’s finances have changedAnd its future may too.26 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandMarkets with Madison: Fonterra’s futureFonterra is paying its second-largest dividend in its history. How the dairy co-operative's finances and future have changed. Video / Editing | Corey FlemingWatch26 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Fonterra stands out as NZ stocks fallFonterra gave the sharemarket, and the economy, some heart with a strong financial result.25 Sep 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra quiet on consumer business sale progress, more to come next weekDairy co-operative reiterates it is not 'a natural owner' of consumer products business.25 Sep 01:28 AM
AgribusinessFonterra posts strong $1.1 billion net profitDairy co-operative lifts forecast milk price for 2024-2025 by 50c/kg milk solids.24 Sep 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this weekPlans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstoreIt follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.17 Sep 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra shareholders anxious for info on possible $3b-plus consumer business saleWatchdog council sends annual letter of expectations to board, surveys farmer-owners.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDairy products take the coastal route to marketSome of Northland’s dairy exports are heading out of the area by sea instead of road.05 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessSynlait lifts 2024/25 milk price to $8.60/kgThe dairy and infant formula maker is in the middle of a $217.8m capital raise.04 Sep 09:46 PM
AgribusinessFonterra outlines another South Island plant upgradeThe new factory at Edendale will create an additional 70 jobs.03 Sep 05:12 AM
InflationThe food price spike is over, but what are we left with?How much more are people really paying for groceries?02 Sep 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessA sign of things to come? Fonterra to spend $75m on high-protein nutritionThe high-value protein industry is projected to grow by $16b over the next four years.28 Aug 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra lifts forecast milk price, tips 'strong' full-year dividendHurrell says earnings expected to be at the top end of forecast range.22 Aug 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy is Fonterra exploring cow-less dairy food technology?Dairy co-op says no money or deals involved in its latest tech probe.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Concerned': Power price rises hitting export competitiveness - FonterraDairy giant says longer-term solutions are necessary to ensure energy remains affordable.12 Aug 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy farms chalked up $86,000 loss last season but Fonterra share payments save some baconExpected milk payouts are below the break-even point, a new report says.25 Jul 01:43 AM
OpinionMiles Hurrell reveals Fonterra's strategic push in Asia's dairy marketOpinion: Fonterra is undergoing a step-change in its strategic direction.24 Jul 04:59 PM
New ZealandFonterra proposes job cuts, outsourcing labour from overseasThe dairy giant is proposing job cuts at its Waikato headquarters.24 Jul 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNZ cheese export value falls but US celebrates record exports this yearUS says its cheese exports were "impressively" up across all major varieties.10 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy prices suffer big fall at auction, demand from China still subduedPrices for nearly all the main products declined at the latest GDT auction.03 Jul 01:47 AM