DairyTrade import, export imbalance widensNew Zealand's trade accounts were in the red for the sixth month in a row in December, imports exceeding exports by $159 million or 3.6 per cent.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Dairy$41m funding for meaty projectsTwo projects to develop premium markets for New Zealand venison and lamb have won $41 million in government and industry co-funding under the Primary Growth Partnership29 Jan 04:00 PM
DairyFarmers fear rough ride coming upFarmers are "battening down the hatches" as they prepare for a low dairy payout this year and as a full-scale drought approaches South Canterbury and North Otago.28 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDDairyHunt for yields drives shares to recordNew Zealand shares rose to a new record close yesterday as holidays in Auckland and Australia kept trading volumes light.26 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryPrices rise at dairy auctionPrices continued to improve at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index gaining 1 per cent since the last sale a fortnight ago.20 Jan 05:20 PM
DairyDrought on way if rain brushes pastThe country is facing a drought if desperately needed rain doesn't fall in the next month, Niwa warns.15 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: White Gold Rush hits sticky patchThis will be the year in which New Zealand dairy farmers, companies, investors and their bankers will find themselves consumed by a crucial question - is the White Gold Rush finally over or will....13 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryConfidence draining in key dairy regionsFalling milk powder prices have hit consumers' economic confidence in the key dairy regions of Southland and the Waikato, says Westpac.13 Jan 04:00 PM
DairyFarmers feel the pressureAt least four farmers have taken their lives since Fonterra cut its milk payout forecast for the coming season.10 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryPrices rise at latest dairy auctionDairy farmers were offered a respite from what has so far been a dismal season for prices after the GlobalDairyTrade index gained 3.6 per cent at the first auction for 2015.07 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryPrices up in first dairy auction of 2015The international dairy trade has started 2015 on a positive note at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction, up 3.6 per cent on last month's auction.06 Jan 05:20 PM
BDBDDairyCanterbury farmers fear severe droughtCanterbury is on the verge of a 20th century-style drought with the southern region the driest it has been in a decade, forcing farmers to sell surplus stock and leading to restrictions on irrigation....06 Jan 04:00 PM
DairyA farmer's battle with Nazi cowsA farmer was forced to get rid of a type of cow that was bred by Hitler's scientists because the ultra-aggressive breed tried to kill staff.06 Jan 01:31 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Telltale topics on economic barometerIn dramatic terms 2014 ended with several big business and economic stories on cliff- hangers.04 Jan 08:30 PM
DairyFarm and Treasury jitters at dairy priceDairy farmers and the Treasury will be looking to 2015 and beyond with some trepidation after a 52 per cent decline in wholemilk powder prices over the past 12 months.04 Jan 04:00 PM
DairyDairy woes buffer debt slideForeign claims on the economy exceed New Zealand investment abroad by $152 billion.17 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy prices improve at latest auctionDairy prices mostly improved at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index gaining 2.4 per cent.16 Dec 06:15 PM
Dairy70m sheep here? Nope, not anymoreIt's the statistic that Kiwis love to hate - how many sheep there are in NZ. Once a record 70.3m, you might be surprised how low it is now.16 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Milk price could sour English's optimismRock star to rock bottom? That's not where the New Zealand economy is heading, writes Fran O'Sullivan.16 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDDairyFarmer body backs Fonterra milk planThe Fonterra Shareholders Council is "broadly supportive" of plans for the co-operative to start sourcing milk from South Island suppliers who are not also shareholders.14 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Petrol price still too highThe sharp decline in oil and dairy prices could have a huge impact on the domestic economy as the former is our largest import item and the latter our biggest export earner.12 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Fallow: Riding the dairy monsterA $6 billion drop in dairy farmers' incomes this season is a blow to the wider economy, no question, writes Brian Fallow. But it's not all bad.11 Dec 08:30 PM
DairyRate rise date drifts further outThe Reserve Bank still sees interest rate increases in our future, but fewer and further away than it thought three months ago.11 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryRaw milk death prompts warningAuthorities in New Zealand have issued a warning about unpasteurised milk after the death of an Australian child.11 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy outlook still sound - RabobankThe medium to long term outlook for NZ dairy farmers remains sound, despite yesterday's payout cut, says rural lender Rabobank.10 Dec 09:47 PM
The CountryFonterra launches 'mymilk' subsidiaryFonterra said it had launched a separate milk sourcing subsidiary - mymilk - to grow its market share in the South Island.10 Dec 08:38 PM
