The CountryGovt sending Iwi to Copenhagen climate talksNick Smith says he makes no apologies for using taxpayers' money to send two Iwi Leadership Group members to the upcoming climate talks in Copenhagen.23 Nov 05:31 AM
The CountryYou need the ETS, Key warns farmersJohn Key warns farmers they reject a response to climate change at their peril - endangering their reputations, future incomes and the economy.18 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryPM tells farmers to accept $3k ETS cost, stop moaningJohn Key urged farmers to be less agitated about the ETS and tackling climate change in an address to Federated Farmers today.18 Nov 06:42 AM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra capital restructure approvedFonterra's shareholders have approved the first stage of the dairy giant's capital restructuring plan.18 Nov 03:15 AM
The CountryFonterra picked to increase payoutFonterra is expected to announce an increase in its payout forecast to farmers early next week.04 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryGroser paints picture of our trade futureThe Trade Minister says the world will be looking to countries like New Zealand in the future, because we have natural resources in abundance.04 Nov 12:00 AM
BDBDThe CountryOnline dairy prices surge to 13 month highThe price of milk powder climbing to a 13-month high in Fonterra's latest online auction.03 Nov 08:40 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices keep rising in new commodity indexRising dairy prices continue to underpin gains in the ANZ Commodity Price Index, which has recorded its seventh straight monthly gain last month.03 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountryCows found wandering loose on North ShoreMore than 25 live cattle found wandering loose on the North Shore have been returned to their owner.02 Nov 05:38 AM
The CountryFonterra boss takes pay cut worth as much as $360,000Fonterra's highest-paid employee - likely to be chief executive Andrew Ferrier - appears to have taken a pay cut of up to $360,000.27 Oct 03:00 PM
The CountryHigh dollar will hurt farmersA high New Zealand dollar and reduced demand for sheep and beef looks set to hurt farmers in the coming year.22 Oct 03:00 PM
The CountryChanges to ETS leave farming sector fumingNew Zealand's largest exporter, Fonterra, says it will receive no protection under planned changes to the emissions trading scheme.20 Oct 03:00 PM
The CountryFonterra's super-keen farmers told to waitFonterra farmers keen to get an early start on share trading will have to wait a while yet.18 Oct 03:00 PM
The CountryMajor animal welfare issues on Crafar farms, says MAF"Significant animal welfare issues" have been found among the 20,000 cows on the 22 farms owned by the Crafar family, a MAF inquiry says.09 Oct 04:24 AM