The CountryForestry company fined for paying workers less than minimum wageA forestry company has been banned from hiring migrants for 18 months.18 Dec 11:35 PM
BDBDThe CountryGood news for farmers: dairy prices edge higherFarmers have received some good news before Christmas.18 Dec 07:36 PM
The CountryAlliance chairman queries Govt's forest subsidy stanceConcern forest-planting subsidies come at expense of sheep and beef farming.18 Dec 07:29 PM
The CountryProvincial growth Fund boosts Southland projectsA ''state of the art'' aquaculture facility will receive a $2m cash injection.18 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryPGG Wrightson's seeds business to make first-half lossPGG Wrightson had to bail out its joint venture partner in Uruguay.18 Dec 05:27 AM
The CountryIwi suggests acquiring stake in Napier PortIwi head wants to guarantee the port stays local.18 Dec 03:59 AM
The CountryFarmers, growers welcome immigration proposalsFed Farmers, Horticulture NZ and DairyNZ praise proposed changed to immigration system.18 Dec 03:15 AM
The CountryMeat works wins landmark decision'Donning and doffing' was ruled to be paid work by an employment court.18 Dec 03:00 AM
BDBDThe CountryNapier Port profit hits record $17.6mNapier Port reported a record profit and amount of cargo handled this year.18 Dec 01:45 AM
The CountryMedicinal marijuana company crowdfunding to build facilitiesA company plans to grow medicinal marijuana on a site in South Taranaki.17 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryCrowe Horwath: Best farm year brings tax issuesThe 2017-2018 farming year was a record for our sheep and beef farmers.17 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryOtago wilding pine control effort set to tripleWilding pines are becoming a big problem so efforts are tripling to get rid of them.17 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryAuckland woman faked EU wine export papersWoman falsified cases of wine for sales events and promotions in Ireland.17 Dec 03:47 AM
The CountryLocal brewers new beer set to drop at Mixx Bar this weekThe Lads Brewing Company will achieve a dream with their Hula Girl Coconut Ale.17 Dec 12:00 AM
BDBDThe CountryNgāi Tahu backs out of Agria deal, takes direct stake in WrightsonNgāi Tahu has taken direct ownership of 27.4 million Wrightson shares.16 Dec 11:52 PM
The CountryWhy it's a good time to be a sheep farmerSheep meat remains at the front of what is overall a very upbeat red meat outlook.16 Dec 10:30 PM
The CountrySynlait signs up first Waikato farmers to supply Pokeno plantSynlait Milk has signed up its first Waikato farmers.16 Dec 10:16 PM
The CountryCouncil supports controversial Queenstown hotelQueenstown's council has backed plans for a 380-room hotel complex near Arrowtown.16 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryMP Kiri Allan optimistic about primary sector growth"Primary sector exports will continue to be a strong contributor to New Zealand economy."16 Dec 09:45 PM
The CountryCommercial banks forecast 0.5% GDP growthThe commercial banks forecast slow growth this year.16 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms CEO enjoying new challengesSimon Limmer enjoys the challenges that come with being Silver Fern Farms chief executive.16 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryFive fire engines needed to combat building blazeThe flames were out on the two buildings used for manufacturing honey just after 5pm.16 Dec 05:25 PM
The Country'Cannabis is medicine': NZ's first marijuana billboardsBillboards in Auckland will for the first time feature the word 'cannabis' writ large.16 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra says 'green shoots' showing for China's BeingmateFonterra has cause for optimism over Beingmate.16 Dec 05:00 AM
The CountryPort decision may be made on WednesdayCouncil due to make a decision about Napier Port on Wednesday14 Dec 05:32 PM
The CountryAct now to save the seeds of NZ's futureSelling PGG Wrightson's "crown jewels" is an asset strip of the NZ rural services firm.14 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryComCom nudges Fonterra towards greater transparencyComCom says the dairy processor hasn't met its commitments to be more forthcoming.13 Dec 10:26 PM
The CountryLong-time chairman to focus on growing businessLong-time Landcare Trust chairman steps down.13 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryMulti-million dollar build planned for Scion'Our intent is to open it up to the public and showcase what we do.'13 Dec 05:19 PM
The CountryPlastic recycling reduced as waste market collapsesFrom January 14 plastics numbered 3-7 will not be accepted at Far North recycling stations13 Dec 05:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryMBIE officials grilled on terms of Westland Milk loanWestland Milk received a $9.9m loan from the government's Provincial Development Fund.13 Dec 03:20 AM
The CountryRecord-high primary sector exports forecastMPI's Situation and Outlook report forecast a 3.8 per cent increase for export earning.12 Dec 09:15 PM
The CountryCompany fined $40k for discharging 150 litres of oil into harbourThe oil is expected to persist in the harbour for one to two years.12 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryLogging operation threatening water supply had no consentSediment from a forestry operation is hampering Kaikohe's water treatment plant.12 Dec 05:00 PM
