PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Butter backlash overlooks farming's crucial economic roleOPINION: Why butter prices reflect New Zealand's agricultural success.01 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Politicising dairy prices risks sending the wrong signal to business investorsOPINION: The real risk now is reputational.30 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumThe CountryIs another $10/kg season on the cards for NZ dairy farmers?NZX futures pricing supports the case for a $10/kg milk price for farmers. 28 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryWe're a nation of five million cows, so why are we paying so much for butter? 23 Jul 06:42 AM
The CountryWatch: Willis encourages Fonterra boss to front amid finger-pointing over butter prices23 Jul 03:57 AM
PremiumThe CountryMarket close: NZ shares flat as Australian regulator clears path for Fonterra consumer sale10 Jul 06:22 AM
The CountryAustralian regulator clears Lactalis' proposed acquisition of Fonterra businessesThe ACCC found the acquisition unlikely to lessen competition in Victoria and Tasmania. 10 Jul 12:48 AM
The CountryDairy price dip won’t last long - expertNZX head of dairy insights Cristina Alvarado said the dip in prices was not surprising.03 Jul 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: Fonterra leads NZ sharemarket riseThe NZX 50 rose by 0.15% to 12,480.05 as Fonterra performed strongly.26 Jun 06:15 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Are rising butter prices bad news?Opinion: If the export income increases, New Zealanders are better off.25 Jun 11:18 PM
The CountryMeat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in ChinaChristopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.17 Jun 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's MainlandJapanese food group Meiji is listed on the Nikkei 225.17 Jun 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers investFarmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.13 Jun 05:15 AM
The CountryPM's adviser believes farmers will adopt methane-cutting techPM's chief science adviser says farmers will accept change once they see products work.11 Jun 09:45 PM
The CountryWhy Northland is key in NZ's $17m pasture resilience projectFarmers, scientists, and Māori organisations are collaborating on solutions.10 Jun 11:30 PM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursThis year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.01 Jun 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country$15b boost to NZ economy: Fonterra sets milk price forecast and earningsFonterra forecasts a milk price range of $8-$11 per kg for the 2025/26 season.28 May 09:15 PM
The CountryFonterra divestment 'not about waving the white flag': CEOFonterra seeks strong support from farmers for divesting its consumer brands.25 May 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy prices end NZ season on a flat note, will they stay high in 2026?The Global Dairy Trade auction ends flat as prices support Fonterra's $10/kg forecast.20 May 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: 'Unlikely to impact' - analyst downplays Fonterra-Bega legal disputeAnalyst says risks in Fonterra-Bega legal tangle have been overstated. 15 May 09:00 PM
The CountryFinance leaders celebrated: Major wins at Infinz AwardsInfinz Awards celebrate big winners in the finance industry.13 May 08:11 PM
The CountryFor the history books: Back-to-back $10 NZ milk price seasons?ANZ has upgraded its milk price forecasts. 09 May 12:28 AM
The CountrySpilled milk: Fonterra tanker rolls in ArapuniThe road is blocked. One person received minor injuries.08 May 01:11 AM
The CountryFonterra powers ahead with new electrode boiler at Edendale siteThe upgrades will cut emissions by 72,800 tonnes, the equivalent of removing 30,000 cars.07 May 08:58 PM
The CountrySolar panels slash farmer's power billsMalcolm Jones' milking shed is entirely solar-powered, comprising 380 panels.06 May 10:35 PM
The CountryFonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision. 05 May 10:39 PM
The CountryLactalis, Bega Cheese eye Fonterra consumer assets in competitive raceLactalis is seeking merger clearance to buy Fonterra's businesses in Australia.05 May 05:36 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBega Group claims to be left out of Fonterra consumer business saleBillionaire Twiggy Forrest is the largest shareholder of the Aussie dairy company.01 May 10:36 PM
The CountryWaikato's Jo Sheridan is Dairy Woman of the Year 2025'She doesn’t just talk about change; she rolls up her sleeves and makes it happen.'01 May 09:40 PM
