Malcolm Bailey and Ian Farrelly to step down from the Fonterra board. First NZ Capital's Scott St John appointed as an independent director.

The vendors, who are retiring, established the corrugated iron theme for the Waikato town.

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Adjustment to immigration rules could have serious implications for businesses, says BusinessNZ.

Statistics New Zealand's latest Food Price Index showed the price of this country's favourite meat had fallen 11 per cent over the 12 months to September to a nine-year low.

Australia, like New Zealand, is facing sharply lower milk production because of a wetter-than-normal spring.

The 67 meat workers set to lose their jobs from Silver Fern Farms' Frasertown plant will receive a quarter of the redundancy agreement

For the past six seasons Chris Henry has been honing the scientific pursuit of enhancing the maturity of wine grapes.

Two big banks have upgraded their farmgate milk price forecasts after a modest gain in product prices at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.

Pulling agriculture into the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) shouldn't be the only way farming is steered against climate change, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment said today.

The long-time owners of Sailfish Cove, who are looking at retirement, are selling up the 12ha property where they first planted grapes back in 1995.

Shareholders say they're concerned about the potential impact of escrow shares on the market and a drop in the share price.

The New Zealand dollar extended its gains after stronger-than-expected third-quarter inflation and dairy auction.

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International dairy prices improved slightly at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction, gaining by 1.4 per cent since the last sale early this month.

The New Zealand apple industry has set its sights on topping the $1billion mark for exports by 2022. The industry has been ranked

Chefs from top restaurants are protesting in one of the ways they know best - with food.

ANZ has confirmed the closure of its Hokitika branch next month.

A vessel carrying 23,000 tonnes of palm kernel expeller will not be permitted to discharge its cargo in New Zealand, it has been announced

A battle between Britain and the EU over chocolate could reopen when the UK quits the European Union.

The New Zealand dollar rose ahead of tonight's GlobalDairyTrade auction amid expectations prices will rise.

An arrangement that allows Fijian seasonal workers to come to New Zealand is likely to be discussed by both Prime Ministers.

Sileni's Nigel Avery is looking forward to working in a team after being the company's "Lone Ranger" in the United States. He recently

Whole milk powder, is expected to rise at this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction after two consecutive declines, according to traders.

Thieves in Sydney have been swiping manuka honey from chemists, supermarkets and beauty salons.

Priced out of Auckland? A property expo this weekend aims to pitch affordable properties in the regions.

Hilton Station Homestead near Havelock North in Hawke's Bay is for sale after 145 years in the same family.

A new app for farmers has been launched by LIC Automation to help those with CellSense in-line sensors to more easily manage mastitis

Bad weather takes its toll on New Zealand milk production at a time when it should be hitting a seasonal peak.

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