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Farmers mount last-ditch push to keep Alliance in NZ hands

The co-operative’s profit swung to $20m after a $90m turnaround this year.

Starlink rise blamed as small rural internet provider goes into liquidation

Elon Musk looms over rural New Zealand.

Irish company raises Alliance bid ahead of shareholder vote

Alliance chairman Mark Wynne says vote is a once-in-a-generation choice for farmers.

Funding shortfall: Venison pet food brands collapse owing $1m

The pet-food company largely sold its venison products into the United States.

The stats that suggest food inflation may have peaked

Prices up 4.1% for the year to September, but first monthly drop since February.

‘A difficult time’: Wattie’s trims key fruit and vegetable supply

Ministry is probing claims Chinese imports are undercutting local producers.

Apple grower Scales upgrades 2025 earnings guidance

Apple and logistics firm Scales has upgraded its earnings prospects.

Rockit apple grower enters voluntary administration

Chair Tony Hawken said low returns and high costs forced the administration.

Māori kiwifruit growers expand into UAE market

Māori growers group represents more than 70 orchards.

Inside the Kiwi cream cheese factory whipping up treats for Asia

“We can’t make enough cream cheese at the moment."

Can hybrid grapes solve the climate change dilemma for winemakers?

New York Times: Growers in the US, France, Germany and NZ are experimenting with hybrids.

'Baby-faced assassin back in business': TVNZ reporter questioned over texts

Thomas Mead, who is being sued by Talley's, faced a full day of cross-examination.

NZ meat prices soar but industry warns of storm clouds ahead

Non-tariff trade barriers are costing the sector $1.5b in lost value each year.

'Disruptive': US hits NZ timber with 10% tariff, industry warns of major impact

The US bought $370m worth of New Zealand radiata pine products in 2024.

'A bit of relief': Timber industry welcomes 10% US tariff

The United States is New Zealand's third-largest export market and continues to grow.

'We've come through it': Honey sector eyes recovery after Covid collapse

A new 15% US tariff poses a fresh challenge for mānuka honey sales.