The CountryCourt of Appeal backs union against AFFCOAffco Wairoa is facings claims of thousands of dollars from Meat Workers Union members after the Court of Appeal upheld an Employment 07 Oct 05:34 PM
The CountryFeeding out not leaching outJulian Aitken regularly tests the water underground and downstream from his feedlot. "We are having no impact, in fact nitrogen levels 07 Oct 04:20 PM
The CountryWairoa rail likely to succeedIt's now official - Napier Port and KiwiRail yesterday signed their deal to reopen the Napier to Wairoa rail line for a dedicated 06 Oct 06:19 PM
BDBDThe CountryAffco loses bid to overturn ruling on unlawful lockoutsAffco lost its bid to throw out a ruling that it unlawfully locked out meat workers when collective bargaining was taking place.05 Oct 10:50 PM
The CountryNapier-Wairoa rail line to re-openThe Napier-Wairoa rail line is set to reopen, with an agreement between KiwiRail and Napier Port being signed today.05 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryGimblett Gravels founding winery for saleThe vineyards, winery and business assets of Pask Winery are for sale.05 Oct 07:20 AM
VideoWatch: Grandmother cheesed off with regulationsAward-winning cheese maker Biddy Fraser-Davies has to pay $260 per kilo of cheese for it to reach compliance. A cost that smothers all artisan cheese makers and is unfair she said. Fraser-Davies is fighting the Ministry of Primary Industries to try and reduce this cost for future cheese makers.Watch05 Oct 05:05 AM
BDBDThe CountryCommodity prices at 17-month highNew Zealand commodity prices rose for a fifth month in September, driven by dairy.05 Oct 12:55 AM
The CountryBiofuel a long-term bet: LuxonAir New Zealand is looking for biofuel suppliers, but warns replacement for jet fuel is some way off.04 Oct 11:53 PM
BDBDThe CountryMilk price falls 3pc at GDT auctionThe decline is the first in five auctions.04 Oct 05:45 PM
BDBDThe CountryBusinesses more optimisticBusinesses were more optimistic about the state of the economy and their own activity in September.03 Oct 09:49 PM
The CountryWinery owners fighting over share saleShareholders of a Central Otago winery are fighting over a share sale.03 Oct 12:00 AM
The CountryLabour MP: Send back palm kernel shipA ship carrying palm kernel extract that's been barred from entering New Zealand for nearly a month should be sent back to Malaysia, says Damien O'Connor.02 Oct 06:14 PM
The CountryTechnology spells end of branch bankingIn just five years, more than 150 branches of NZ's major banks have disappeared, and more are earmarked to go the same way.02 Oct 05:40 PM
The CountryBig Read: NZ's vanishing bank branchesAs more people do online transactions, small towns must adapt to closures.30 Sep 04:58 AM
The CountryGiesen Wines wins top Pinot Noir trophyMarlborough-based Giesen Wines has been awarded the 2016 Champion Pinot Noir Trophy.30 Sep 12:30 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Climate change not just about carbonCOMMENT: Ex-Minister suggests new way to tackle emissions.29 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: TPP hot topic on political agendaCOMMENT: Trump has turned international trade into a political minefield with his opposition to agreements like the TPP.29 Sep 05:28 PM
The CountryRabobank forecasts $6/kg milk priceRural lending specialist Rabobank expects farmgate milk prices to lift towards the low $6.00 per kg mark, up from its previous forecast 29 Sep 03:56 AM
The CountryIncreased avocado export co-operationNew Zealand growers have held off exporting to Australia to allow locally grown product to clear in a diplomatic move.28 Sep 11:19 PM
The CountryTatua sets $6.30/kg payoutTatua Co-op dairy payout drops to $6.30 a kg, but is still well ahead of its larger competitors like Fonterra.28 Sep 09:35 PM
The CountryFree trade deal to be completedA stalled free trade deal with Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries will be completed, Trade Minister Todd McClay has announced.28 Sep 09:12 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Vegetable growers concerned over ‘Healthy Rivers’ planRegional vegetable supplies could be at risk under the Waikato Regional Councils ‘Healthy Rivers’ plan according to vegetable growers in Northern Waikato. Made with funding from NZ on AirWatch28 Sep 03:57 AM
The CountryRMA failed to protect NZ - new reportNew report on the Resource Management Act is scathing about outcomes, and calls for sweeping reforms.28 Sep 03:07 AM
BDBDThe CountryApproval for $400m irrigation schemeShareholders have approved the second stage of a major South Canterbury irrigation scheme.27 Sep 11:10 PM
The CountryOrange juice could get more expensiveTopsy-turvy weather in Brazil is pushing up the cost of commodities in your breakfast drink.27 Sep 10:18 PM
The CountryWestland confirms low payoutWestland Milk has confirmed its final payout to suppliers will be well below break-even and Fonterra's payout.27 Sep 09:25 PM
The CountryForecast milk price increase lifts moraleJS270916NADFARM050.JPG: Tangiteroria farmer Jim Rhynd is cautiously optimistic milk prices will recover from here on. PHOTO/JOHN STONE By 27 Sep 07:00 PM
The CountryWill this be Winston's finest hour?Perhaps the real winner of the opposition in the current climate is NZ First Leader Winston Peters.27 Sep 03:05 AM
The CountryFarmers 'taken advantage of' receive $87kA Taranaki dairy farmer seriously breached employment law by not paying his workers minimum wage.26 Sep 10:15 PM
BDBDThe CountryKiwi gains ahead of US presidential debateThe New Zealand dollar rose as the nation's relatively robust economy and relatively high interest rates made it a standout as risk appetite abates ahead of today's US presidential debate.26 Sep 07:49 PM
The CountryComvita cuts 23 jobsComvita chief executive Scott Coulter says job cuts have been difficult.26 Sep 07:10 PM
The Country$30m honey experience for RotoruaThe new tourism venture, which aims to attract 180,000 visitors a year, will showcase the story of manuka honey.26 Sep 07:10 PM
The CountryReforming the RMAEight years and three election victories have not been enough for National to push through reform of the Resource Management Act.26 Sep 04:00 PM
