The CountryAirport biosecurity company fined $150,000 over pest escape riskCompany stung with fine over mosquito-type pest risk, says it's already made improvements.05 Dec 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra's Peter McBride named top chairperson for second timeMcBride first became Fonterra chairman in 2020, guiding major structural reform.04 Dec 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Extraordinary impact’: A2 Milk CFO wins top Deloitte finance awardDavid Muscat led a2 Milk through three major deals to reshape its operations.04 Dec 04:01 PM
The CountryWhy haven't butter prices fallen?The price of butter has been one of the big consumer issues of this year.03 Dec 08:46 PM
The CountryFonterra lifts Q1 profit, sticks to earnings and milk price guidanceFonterra lifted Q1 group profit after tax to $278m, up $15m on last year.03 Dec 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: NZ sharemarket lifts as dairy stocks riseThe NZ sharemarket rose late in the day, with gentailers and dairy stocks making gains.03 Dec 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy auction slump deepens as GDT falls for eighth event in a rowWhole milk powder prices are down 23% from their May 7 peak.02 Dec 09:51 PM
The CountryDairy prices slump for eighth straight GDT eventSupply continues to outweigh demand, with one auction left in the calendar year.02 Dec 08:35 PM
The Country32 more dairy farms for Canterbury as some grain growers go for milkUp to 25,000 more dairy cows could be added to Canterbury's herd this year.01 Dec 01:55 AM
The Country$50m Tiwai plan to process toxic smelter waste on siteConstruction is set to start in the second quarter of 2026, creating 26 jobs.01 Dec 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Arriving fresher than ever': Global appetite lifts NZ salmon exportsFishy business: US still the major premium market but salmon demand soars in China.30 Nov 10:28 PM
The CountrySpain swine fever cases spark warning on pork imports hereSpain confirmed two wild boars found dead near Barcelona tested positive for the virus.30 Nov 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryContradictory? Govt eyes allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms as Nats tout lift in contributionsCritics say policy shifts clash with plans to make workers save more for retirement.30 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom mussel shocks to seaweed hot sauce: How this smokehouse stayed afloatOwner Jessica Jones has tripled sales since buying the business pre-Covid.30 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionFarming on the frontline of climate and cyber riskOPINION: For agribusinesses, cyber risk isn’t just about stolen data.28 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryBeef mince now pricier than lamb as costs surgeRaboResearch says global demand has turned mince from a budget staple to a luxury buy.27 Nov 09:15 PM
The CountryHow Zespri is building golden kiwifruit supplyIt expects 33 million trays of kiwifruit this year from orchards across five nations.27 Nov 07:00 PM
The CountryNZ sheepmeat exports hit record value in OctoberSheepmeat reached a record $14.31/kg amid strong EU and US demand.26 Nov 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRuminant Biotech raises $17m for cow pill that will slash methane emissionsGovt is pulling back on methane reduction targets, but founder has a cunning plan.25 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOrchid Air: Emirates says trade in premium exports blooming with UAE trade dealCrayfish, lamb, cherries and orchids are now key exports bound for Dubai.25 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryHow global beef demand is hitting Maccas' bottom line in New ZealandThe chain exports nearly 30,000 tonnes of beef, about 10% of NZ's total beef exports.25 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryFonterra trims milk price forecast as global supply risesFonterra has lifted its 2025/26 milk collection forecast to 1545m kgMS.24 Nov 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySmall Business: How No Ugly built a business on better drinksAaron Taylor talks to Tom Raynel about his 'functional beverage' company.23 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonMarcus Musson: Log prices stay flat as weak China demand and ETS reforms hit confidence OPINION: NZU values plunged 20% after the Government signalled ETS reform.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlex Worker: Why NZ’s primary assets are disappearingAlex Worker warns New Zealand risks becoming a price-taker in its own land.21 Nov 08:11 AM
The CountryWearable device aims to slash cow emissionsThe Amua device could cut cow nitrous oxide emissions by up to 95%.21 Nov 07:45 AM
The CountrySupermarket price squeeze puts NZ growers under pressureWattie’s has cut local crops including tomatoes, beetroot, corn and peaches.21 Nov 02:31 AM
Rural business'Win for nature': Court rejects Ruataniwha groundwater appealThe decision reduces the Central Hawke's Bay farm’s capacity to produce food.19 Nov 09:36 PM
The CountryGoodman increases revenue, profit and shows plans for ex-Villa Maria estatePortfolio of warehouse, logistics, industrial buildings was called strong and resilient.19 Nov 08:47 PM
The CountryStrong sales boost: A2 Milk upgrades 2026 outlook amid currency tailwindProfit is forecast to rise slightly from last year's $209.9m result.19 Nov 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryButter prices plunge 26% but shoppers still paying moreA 500g pack of butter peaked at $8.60 in June and now sits near $8.50.19 Nov 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat Trump's tariff rollback means for NZ farmers and food pricesNew Zealand exporters have paid about $300m in extra tariffs since August.17 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFood prices rise 4.7% in year to October, but cheaper veggies drive monthly declineVegetable prices fell 10.7% in October, the biggest monthly drop since 2021.16 Nov 10:47 PM
The CountryNZ avocado industry battles tough season aheadSpring storms wiped out up to 80% of crops for some Bay of Plenty growers.14 Nov 04:00 PM
