The CountryCyclone Gabrielle damage to Tairāwhiti farms estimated at $80mSurvey reveals the cost of recovery is more than the region can bear without support.15 Mar 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDeclined: Bids fall short in NZ carbon auctionTinkering with carbon units has 'turned the market off'.15 Mar 04:30 AM
The CountryNZ pipfruit crop estimate down 21pc after Cyclone GabrielleHawke's Bay worst hit with a 33 per cent drop.15 Mar 04:01 AM
The CountryCost of living: High food prices now a bigger worry than rent, Consumer saysFood costs surge, leapfrog other concerns as inflation and cyclone hit home.13 Mar 07:19 PM
The CountryCost of food surges: Growers 'battling hard' to reduce fresh produce pricesLeaderbrand chief executive says fresh produce price hikes are not positive for growers.13 Mar 04:28 AM
The CountryFood prices rise most since 1989 - up 12 per cent for the yearFlood impacts added to inflation woes to push fruit and vegetable prices higher.12 Mar 10:07 PM
The CountryTokoroa dairy plant set to specialise productionThe OFI plant received an investment to produce specialised protein ingredients.12 Mar 12:40 AM
The CountryFresh investment into Māori horticulture announcedRegional Development Minister Kiri Allan made the announcement today.09 Mar 10:21 PM
The CountryFeds estimates cyclone could cost farmers over $1b"There are farmers and growers whose livelihoods ... have been stamped out overnight."09 Mar 12:36 AM
The CountryMeat processing sector steps up to support cyclone-affected rural communitiesMeat processing companies provide significant cash and product donations.07 Mar 10:22 PM
The CountryBaygold's Olivia and Josh take gold at Farm Environment AwardsBaygold a great example of integrating environmental excellence and kiwifruit production.07 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri forecasts big net profit dip and confirms NZX listingListing likely later this year but only growers will hold shares.06 Mar 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRussian invasion: Nanaia Mahuta declines desperate Ukraine grain harvest pleaDocuments obtained by Herald show how $11m NZ machines could’ve helped save food stocks.06 Mar 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRevealed: How Myanmar ‘blood timber’ found its way to NZWhangārei importer admits "it doesn't look good" teak found to come from Myanmar oligarch.03 Mar 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe great reopening: Will China’s rebound turbocharge NZ’s economy?China's economy is roaring back to life after Covid lockdown - it my be a mixed blessing03 Mar 04:22 AM
The CountryWatch: Markets with Madison - carpet wool factory wiped out, demand set to spikeCarpet demand is set to surge after the floods.03 Mar 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryForestry slash: Debris-battered East Coast angry at Nash comment"This is an outrage" to East Coast people dealing with huge piles of forestry debris.02 Mar 04:33 AM
The CountryKūmara selling for up to $14/kg after Cyclone Gabrielle"If the demand's still strong and the volume's not there, then the prices will stay high."01 Mar 10:01 PM
The CountryBremworth posts first half loss, profits dogged by litigationCarper makers Bremworth and Godfrey Hirst are locked in a litigation battle.01 Mar 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWoolchemy’s plan to transform strong wool gets venture capital backingStartup takes on synthetics in $165 billion market.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPine forests the main source of beach slash: council studyNative wood debris minor by contrast, could have been taken out by pine logs.28 Feb 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLabour - out of the Covid frying pan and into the Gabrielle fireOPINION: Observations from the Milford Track.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Rural businessCyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson announces $40,000 grants for hard-hit businessesA $25 million pool will give grants of up to $40,000 to businesses - more help on the way.26 Feb 12:15 AM
The CountryHawke’s Bay winegrowers: ‘We’re down but not out’Some in the industry say it will take years to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Logging inquiry must be just the first stepScale of damage on East Coast demands a Royal Commission.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySlashed: When waste becomes a lethal weapon - how East Coast forestry lost its social licenceWill class legal actions follow the latest forestry debris damage?24 Feb 04:05 AM
The CountryFonterra cuts milk price forecast as demand from China slackensSome recent trends bring optimism, but unknowns permeate economic outlook.23 Feb 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEditorial: East Coast forestry inquiry long overdueEDITORIAL: Cyclone Gabrielle has laid bare poor industry practices.23 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryKiwi apple giant's profit slipsInflation and China lockdowns took a bite out of Scales' profit.22 Feb 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCyclone Gabrielle: Zespri sizes up damage to East Coast kiwifruit orchardsLocalised damage in other regions including Bay of Plenty and Northland.22 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: Primary sector welcomes support packageThe Government announced $25 million in support for farmers and growers.22 Feb 04:22 AM
The CountryReserve Bank hikes OCR to 4.75% despite cyclone's economic blowIt was too soon to accurately assess the monetary policy implications of Cyclone Gabrielle22 Feb 04:17 AM
The CountryGDT - auction remains unsettled with 1.5 per cent fallPrices dropped 1.5 per cent overall, led by a 2.0 drop in WMP.21 Feb 06:40 PM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: Months of long journeys for freight carriersTruckies face huge trips to navigate a jigsaw of damaged roads.21 Feb 06:29 PM