The Country'Important turning point': Synlait sells North Island assets to pare debtThe $307m deal includes the Pōkeno plant and key Auckland leasehold sites.06 Apr 10:29 PM
PremiumThe CountryFrom fairway gap to fashion brand: How Fox & Birdie found its nichePrue Murdoch talks to Tom Raynel about her women's merino golf brand Fox & Birdie.05 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryDid closing Marsden Pt oil refinery make NZ's fuel crisis worse? Marsden Pt converted to an import terminal in 2022, but always relied on imported crude.04 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'The buck always stops with us': Fuel spike piles pressure on farmersSurging diesel and petrol prices are pushing up fertiliser, feed and freight costs.03 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Pead: Why our farmers are more high-tech than you might thinkOPINION: New Zealand farmers stack the odds on ethics and science but stay too humble.03 Apr 02:00 AM
The CountryFonterra, Greenpeace settle over misleading '100% New Zealand grass-fed' butter claims31 Mar 11:39 PM
PremiumThe CountryLoad of bull? Start-up founder raises questions after R&D grant application rebuffed31 Mar 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra-Lactalis deal: New boss says Kiwi dairy will remain ‘local’ and French want to learn from expertsLactalis says the $4.2 billion acquisition is a major expansion for the French group.31 Mar 04:36 AM
The CountryFonterra completes sale of Mainland to French dairy giant for $4.22bFonterra's farmer shareholders are set for a bumper payday.30 Mar 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGas up 300%, power doubled: Why Wattie's says local manufacturing no longer worksGas costs for Wattie's have jumped about 300% in the past seven years.30 Mar 04:00 AM
The Country'Tongue-soft’ red meat innovation wins Dragon’s DenRon Park’s Kiwi Tender meats are soft enough to crush with the tongue.29 Mar 08:39 PM
The CountryThe agri-tech startup using iPhone 3D scans to weigh livestockThe Scanabull app uses iPhone 3D cameras to weigh cattle without scales.27 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Seems a bit crazy': Fuel-reliant farms running dryFern Energy said it was doing its best to prioritise fuel deliveries based on need.27 Mar 03:31 AM
The Country'Only way forward': Heinz Wattie’s confirms plant closures, 300 jobs to goManufacturing sites in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland will close.27 Mar 03:11 AM
The CountryKiwi exporters briefed on US tariff refundsIt’s the importer of record in the US who will be refunded the tariff, not the exporter.'26 Mar 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Crisis': Devastated McCain growers want an overhaul of food value chain'The question we have to ask is, why can't they make money?'24 Mar 11:16 PM
The CountryFarmers urged to adopt saving measures as fuel prices biteFarmers and growers reminded that they don't always have to use the biggest tractor.24 Mar 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRising fuel squeeze: Flight schools and farm pilots hit by avgas price shockOne operator says he's hunkering down and wondering when he'll have to raise charges.24 Mar 10:43 PM
The Country'Perfect storm': Diesel, shipping costs put logging operators under pressureForest Management's group director says remote forests may soon be uneconomic to harvest.24 Mar 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMcCain plant closure follows $17m loss and soaring related-party loansCurrent unsecured borrowings jumped from $38.4m to $96.8m in one year.24 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRecord-breaker: Halter raises $377m at $3.3b valuation, reveals customer numbersPeter Thiel backs largest VC raise by an NZ-founded start-up.24 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Big decision': Five groups apply to run Molesworth StationMolesworth Station, an iconic high country property, needs a new operator. 23 Mar 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure FundWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: Warmongering casts shadow as Fonterra posts strong resultThe S&P/NZX 50 declined 90.27 points or 0.69% to 12,899.72.23 Mar 05:19 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Time for caution’: Fonterra warns on war risks as it delivers bumper profitFonterra lifted first-half net profit 2.8% to $750m and raised dividends.23 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountrySynlait Milk plunges to half-year $80.6m lossChief executive Richard Wyeth said the result was disappointing.22 Mar 09:33 PM
The CountryFonterra posts $750m profit, lifts milk price and dividendsShareholders will receive a 16c special dividend on top of 24c interim.22 Mar 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCould Raglan agri-tech start-up be the new Halter?Founder says dairy farmers currently enjoy a big advantage over beef farmers.22 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHalter tipped for raise at $3.3 billion valuation, Kiwi fund details huge gains'11 quarters to be worth more than Fonterra.'21 Mar 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHigh-stakes battle over billion-dollar gold mine at NZ beauty spotThe plans have divided Central Otago, with arguments on both sides. 21 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit crop still on track for record 221 million trays despite stormsLocalised slips and flooding hit only a small number of low-lying orchards.21 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryOn-farm cost inflation now structural, says reportANZ’s Agri Insights report says farm operating costs are now 27% higher than before Covid.19 Mar 01:36 AM
