The CountryZespri: SunGold kiwifruit to the rescueZespri has been named the winner of this year's Deloitte Top 200 Most Improved Performance category.01 Dec 05:20 PM
The CountryDeloitte Top 200: Biggest profits, lossesFonterra topped the Deloitte Top 200 again this year for profit -- increasing 65 per cent.01 Dec 05:08 PM
The CountryForeigners hungrier for NZ landForeigners' appetite for NZ land rose 442 per cent in the first 10 months of this year compared to the same time last year, official data shows.01 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryCoal group protests at FonterraA small band of protesters stood outside Fonterra's headquarters in downtown Auckland today to demonstrate against the co-operative's extensive use of coal.01 Dec 05:12 AM
The CountryFonterra supplier in labour abuse scandalDairy giant facing fresh calls to stop use of palm kernel expeller in the wake of "appalling" labour abuse claims against its Singapore-based supplier.01 Dec 02:16 AM
The CountryOrchards need more workersHundreds of jobs in Hawke's Bay horticulture need to be filled as the industry heaves with productivity.30 Nov 09:56 PM
The CountryWestland Milk's underperformanceWestland Milk, New Zealand's second biggest dairy co-op after Fonterra, has owned up to a poor performance over 2015/6.30 Nov 04:29 AM
The CountryRBNZ cautious on farm debtThe Reserve Bank remains wary about the risks posed to the financial system by high levels of dairy farm debt, despite sharply higher milk prices.30 Nov 03:32 AM
The CountryState-owned farms up for saleTen Lancorp farms covering an area of more than 11,000 rugby fields are going up for sale.29 Nov 09:29 PM
The CountryHousing, dairy still a risk to NZHigh farm debt and inflated house prices remain a risk to New Zealand's financial system.29 Nov 08:15 PM
BDBDThe CountrySynlait increases forecast milk priceSouth Island dairy products processor Synlait Milk has increased its forecast farmgate milk price by $1 to $6 per kilogram of milk solids.29 Nov 12:17 AM
HorticultureEarthquake won't stop a good vintageThe 7.8 earthquake damaged around 20 per cent of Marlborough's storage tanks, but 2016 still promises to be a good year for wine.29 Nov 12:10 AM
The CountryStudent spins yak wool into businessCompared to other fibres, yak wool is more sustainable because yaks aren't farmed specifically for wool.28 Nov 07:36 PM
The CountryNapier Port profit dips, eyes future growthRising volumes have not brought rising profit for Napier Port, which has again announced a reduced annual profit.28 Nov 05:27 PM
The CountryFonterra to launch 'Candy Cheese' in HKFonterra is developing a new range of products to appeal to Asian markets including candy cheese, low salt cheese, and medicinal lactose.28 Nov 03:53 AM
BDBDThe CountryZespri shares jump 10 per centZespri shares have jumped 10 per cent in response to the kiwifruit marketer's announcement that it will sell licences for another 400 hectares of the SunGold variety.28 Nov 03:11 AM
BDBDThe CountryOceanaGold to delist from NZXOceanaGold Corp, owner of New Zealand's biggest gold mine at Macraes, is to delist from the NZX at the end of the year to reduce compliance costs.28 Nov 12:09 AM
The CountryFreight rates rocket post-quakeLonger freight routes between the islands and through the northern South Island have prompted freight company Toll NZ to hike its rates.27 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountrySustainable agri NZ's opportunity: reportThe biggest opportunity for agriculture is to be seen as a globally trusted source of sustainably produced goods.25 Nov 11:34 PM
The CountryRockit Apple dispute in High CourtA dispute on the future direction of the company behind Rockit Apple has made its way to the High Court. Havelock North Fruit Company 25 Nov 09:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryTrade deficit narrows in OctoberNew Zealand's monthly trade deficit narrowed in October the global dairy market buoyed exports of dairy products.24 Nov 11:30 PM
The CountryNZ wine variety jumps from $30 to $600A Northland wine that once sold for $30 a bottle has jumped to $598 per bottle thanks to its popularity with the Chinese market.24 Nov 11:02 PM
The CountryAvocado boom: exports hit Korean recordShipments of New Zealand avocados to South Korea have reached an industry high with 209,000 trays.24 Nov 05:40 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Future written in red inkCOMMENT: Treasury's newly updated projections for the long-run outlook look OK for a few years, but then it gets ugly.24 Nov 05:19 PM
The CountryChina can fill TPP breach: Trade envoyChina may take the place of the US in an Asia-Pacific free trade agreement following the US withdrawal from TPP.23 Nov 11:38 PM
The CountryExporters rue Trump stanceUS president-elect Donald Trump's announcement that the US will quit the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal on his first day 23 Nov 11:07 PM
The CountryRolleston: NZ innovation in the spotlightCOMMENT: Dairy, meat, logs and even rising house prices are all masking the key to New Zealand's future success which will be driven by technology.23 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryNZ's charging station network amped upThe arrival of electric vehicle company Tesla in New Zealand is expected to see the number of electric cars being sold here leap.23 Nov 02:57 AM
The CountryFarmer frustration after quakesA North Canterbury farmer has spoken of the frustration of locals at being unable to get services through to their remote area.22 Nov 11:42 PM
The CountrySeasonal worker increase approvedThe current cap of foreigners who can work seasonally in horticulture and viticulture will increase from 9500 to 10,500 for the 2016/17 season.22 Nov 10:15 PM
BDBDThe CountryZespri to release more SunGold next yearLicences for another 400 hectares of the SunGold variety kiwifruit will be for sale next year.22 Nov 10:04 PM
The CountryUpmarket nuts cream of the cropBeing made redundant may feel like the end of the road for many, but for Tutira resident Mark Kearney it was a new beginning. In 22 Nov 07:33 PM
The CountryJetstar's $40m boost for the regionsJetstar's regional operations could boost the economy of four centres it serves by about $40 million a year, according to Infometrics 22 Nov 12:00 PM
BDBDThe CountrySilver Fern Farms sell off deal to be completedThe controversial deal which will see meat processor Silver Fern Farms sell a 50 per cent controlling stake to Shanghai Maling is set to be completed.22 Nov 04:24 AM
