The CountryAnti-coal protests at FonterraProtesters have chained themselves to a gate to prevent coal being delivered to Fonterra's Clandeboye dairy factory in South Canterbury.22 Jan 11:19 PM
The CountryComvita hit by poor harvest, shares plungeA manuka honey shortfall of 60 per cent has seen Comvita's shares plunge by 13.5 per cent.22 Jan 09:15 PM
The CountryMcDuffs calls 'last drinks'After 25 years Dunedin's craft beer outlet McDuffs Drewery has been sold.22 Jan 08:07 PM
The CountryConservation Comment: Big Ag threat to food diversityThere has been concern in recent years about the concentration of our seed heritage into the hands of a few large multinational corporations. Very 22 Jan 04:45 PM
The CountryNZ sheep-to-human ratio shornNew Zealand's most often quoted statistic - the sheep to people ratio - has taken another hit, according to Statistics NZ.19 Jan 09:59 PM
The Country$50m of cherries to Chinese New YearThe last of four charted flights packed with $50 million worth cherries, bound for Chinese New Year celebrations left yesterday.19 Jan 06:18 PM
The CountryBoardroom spill after $700m bloodbathA dramatic boardroom spill is underway at troubled baby formula maker Bellamy's, spearheaded by Kathmandu founder Jan Cameron.19 Jan 05:18 PM
The CountryAvocado beer: coming to a glass near youAn avocado-flavoured beer will be on show at next month's Katikati A&P Show. But the experimental brew hasn't been tasted yet.18 Jan 08:33 PM
The CountryWhole milk powder prices weaken at GDTWhole milk powder prices failed to live up to expectations by registering a slight fall at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.17 Jan 11:05 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy product prices riseDairy product prices inched higher at the Global Dairy Trade auction, stemming two consecutive declines.17 Jan 06:15 PM
OpinionWhy Fonterra's new posters are a hitCOMMENT: Fonterra's new ad campaign says exactly the right thing in exactly the right way, Vaughn Davis writes.17 Jan 12:24 AM
BDBDThe CountryFirms upbeat on building boom, rural recoveryNew Zealand businesses stayed relatively upbeat about the state of the economy in the final three months of 2016.16 Jan 09:10 PM
The CountryFirmer dairy prices expectedDairy prices are tipped to rise at this week's auction.16 Jan 08:32 AM
BDBDThe CountryA2 Milk leads the way as market risesNew Zealand shares rose, with A2 Milk Co and high-yielding stocks such as Contact Energy and Genesis Energy gaining.16 Jan 08:26 AM
BDBDThe CountrySilver Fern Farms sinks to $30m lossSilver Fern Farms, the meat processor in which a controlling stake was sold to China's Shanghai Maling for $267 million at the end 16 Jan 02:44 AM
BDBDThe CountryLamb returns may be dented with high kiwiReturns from New Zealand's lamb exports may be restrained by the kiwi's strength against the British pound.16 Jan 12:14 AM
BDBDThe CountryPrice of vegetables takes a tumbleFood prices fell in December, with vegetables, meat and dairy cheaper, although fruit became more expensive.15 Jan 10:20 PM
The CountryDramatic fall of $1b baby formula baronLaura McBain was as a pioneer of the baby formula boom, making Bellamy's a $1 billion company - and then it all came crashing down.14 Jan 05:38 AM
The CountryRemuera farmers stymie Katikati growthIt's a classic clash between urban growth and farmers.13 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryNorthland farmers face big dryNorthland farmers are facing drier than normal conditions.13 Jan 07:01 AM
BDBDThe CountryWool prices fall in first auction of yearWool prices at this week's auction fell, particularly for varieties sourced from the North Island.12 Jan 11:48 PM
BDBDThe CountryComvita expects $30m from Medihoney saleComvita has sold its Medihoney brand to US partner Derma Sciences for about $19 million, and will reap a further $11m selling shares.12 Jan 12:07 AM
The CountryTauranga grabs Aussie exports destined for AsiaPort of Tauranga's new megaship service was expected to boost containers handled by the port to a record-breaking total of more than one million.11 Jan 11:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryInfant formula maker's share nose diveBellamy's Australia shares took a nose dive after it cut its profit forecast for a second time, announced chief executive Laura McBain is leaving the company, and tweaked the terms of its supply contract with Fonterra.11 Jan 04:11 AM
The CountryYour chance for inside tour of Port of Tauranga and Ballance Agri-NutrientsTauranga fertiliser manufacturer Ballance Agre-Nutrients is opening its doors to the public as part of the Port of Tauranga's summer 10 Jan 09:14 PM
The CountryFonterra sees more growth MalaysiaFonterra's Malaysia operation, which turned 40 last month, is enjoying double-digit growth in terms of both value and volume, says 05 Jan 04:07 AM
EditorialDairy turmoil shows folly of narrow focusCOMMENT: Farming does not get the public attention is deserves.02 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryLessons for farmers from dairy slumpAll going well, the milk price could be revised up to $6.50/kg next year, economists say.29 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel Stewart: Who will stand up to dairying?COMMENT: As we head into another sweltering Kiwi summer, the water quality of our lakes, rivers and streams will continue to disappoint and enrage.27 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryBrokers picks - the shares to watchBlue chip and small cap stocks lead the list of expected market performers for the coming year.25 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryFarmers emerge from downturnDairy farmers face a brighter future after a big rebound in prices.23 Dec 03:00 AM
BDBDThe CountryEconomy flies through 2016's curveballsNew Zealand's economy batted away some curly political curveballs of 2016 to end the year on a high note.23 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryNZ wins beef trade battleTrade barriers have cost New Zealand's beef sector up to $1 billion.22 Dec 10:04 PM
The CountryStrong demand driving forestryThe outlook for forestry is looking significantly better than a year ago.22 Dec 09:00 AM
