PremiumPremiumThe CountryFinding their feet: Woolfi turns underused strong wool into global-ready slippersFiona McIlraith talks to Tom Raynel about her small wool shoe business Woolfi.26 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'It’s pretty compelling': Report shows increase in farm worker wagesThe average farm worker's pay has risen 3% to $72,778 a year across 13 roles.24 Apr 04:09 AM
The CountryCourt backs a2 Milk in Australian trade mark fightThe Federal Court of Australia upheld a2 Milk's trade mark rights.24 Apr 02:43 AM
The CountryNZ hop farmers work to brew new markets abroadThirsty Americans enjoy NZ hops in their beers, but the US market is now harder to access.23 Apr 11:11 PM
The Country$22m loan package announced for struggling regional airlinesAirlines already under pressure before Iran war have taken hits from soaring fuel prices.23 Apr 10:08 PM
PremiumThe CountryBusinesses unconcerned about consequences of NZ failing to uphold its end of the India FTA23 Apr 06:42 AM
The CountryCould Northland be NZ's coffee-growing capital?MPI is investing up to $486,000 into the feasibility of growing coffee in Northland.20 Apr 09:26 PM
The CountryGrowing pains for medicinal cannabisSeveral firms have closed since medicinal cannabis was legalised, then regulated in 2020. 16 Apr 09:40 PM
OpinionMiddle East crisis exposes NZ to global fertiliser shock: Where is the plan?Gulf states now supply 36% of global urea exports, led by Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.16 Apr 06:00 PM
The Country'No mean feat': Envy apples surpass $1 billion in global salesEnvy apples are grown in over 13 countries and sold in more than 55 markets.15 Apr 09:27 PM
Rural businessGold medal for David and Judi Grey's 'AvoGrey Greenskin’ avocadosDavid and Judi Grey win gold for their avos at the NZ Outstanding Food Awards.15 Apr 01:32 AM
The CountryCow-ching: State-owned farmer to hand Crown $10m special dividend The $10m payment follows a $9.5m capital repayment from Fonterra.15 Apr 12:37 AM
The CountryComvita taps $30m capital raise as Singapore giant takes strategic stakeFraser and Neave will take a 19.9% strategic stake and a board seat at Comvita.14 Apr 10:53 PM
The CountryCashed-up dairy farmers urged to spend wiselyAdvisers warn tax can still apply if company-held funds are spent on holidays.14 Apr 09:13 PM
The CountryKiwifruit growers endured Cyclone Vaianu without major damageAbout five million trays of red kiwifruit have already been packed and shipped.13 Apr 10:29 PM
The CountryFonterra farmers’ $400,000 paydayHow will Fonterra's farmer-shareholders spend their $400,000 Mainland payments?13 Apr 09:48 PM
The CountryNZ's top exporters call on Parliament to back FTA with IndiaThe letter described the FTA as a 'strategic necessity' but NZ First disagrees.13 Apr 05:14 AM
The CountryMiddle East conflict hits a2 Milk forecasts, wiping millions off market valueA2 Milk's share price slumped after the company downgraded its earnings forecast.13 Apr 01:00 AM
Dairy'Strong platform to build from': Fonterra insider Richard Allen to be new CEOHe previously ran Farm Source for five years and was founding CEO of MyMilk.12 Apr 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The smart way to put a big payout to work in a jittery marketOPINION: Many Fonterra farmers may ponder how to best invest a windfall of up to $400,000.12 Apr 04:00 PM
The CountryInside the Spring Sheep shift reshaping one young farmer’s futureRyan McPherson swapped a planned Wall Street career for sheep milking in Lichfield.11 Apr 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Rare tailwind’: Fonterra’s giant $5.4b payout a timely economic boostFarmers and investors are getting $3.2b in capital repayments next week.11 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrozen veg in New Zealand: The data behind McCain and Wattie’s cutsHouseholds now spend about $312m a year on frozen and processed vegetables.09 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryANZ lifts milk price forecast to $9.85/kg despite weaker dairy auctionANZ now expects a $9.85 per kgMS farmgate milk price this season. 08 Apr 03:19 AM
The CountryGlobal dairy prices fall for first time this yearThe GDT index dropped 3.4% to US$4228 ($7378) a tonne.07 Apr 08:59 PM
The CountryWar-driven surge: Weaker dollar and conflict push commodity index to recordThe Middle East conflict has pushed global dairy and aluminium prices higher.07 Apr 03:19 AM
The Country'Important turning point': Synlait sells North Island assets to pare debtThe $307m deal includes the Pōkeno plant and key Auckland leasehold sites.06 Apr 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom fairway gap to fashion brand: How Fox & Birdie found its nichePrue Murdoch talks to Tom Raynel about her women's merino golf brand Fox & Birdie.05 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryDid closing Marsden Pt oil refinery make NZ's fuel crisis worse? Marsden Pt converted to an import terminal in 2022, but always relied on imported crude.04 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'The buck always stops with us': Fuel spike piles pressure on farmersSurging diesel and petrol prices are pushing up fertiliser, feed and freight costs.03 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Pead: Why our farmers are more high-tech than you might thinkOPINION: New Zealand farmers stack the odds on ethics and science but stay too humble.03 Apr 02:00 AM
