PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Is a2 Milk on a roll again?Shares in a2 Milk have rallied by about 77% so far this year.06 Nov 08:00 PM
The Country'Close to a 16-year low': Farm loan arrears fall on high dairy and beef pricesThe Reserve Bank warns tariffs and dry weather could still threaten farm returns.04 Nov 10:56 PM
The CountryGDT: Dairy prices fall for sixth straight auctionThe latest drop follows a 1.4% dip two weeks ago.04 Nov 07:39 PM
PremiumThe CountryWhat Fonterra's $4.2b Mainland deal means for its farmers and future30 Oct 04:00 AM
The CountryFarmers give green light to Fonterra's sale of consumer business to Lactalis 29 Oct 10:55 PM
The CountryWhat will farmers spend their $200,000 each on if Fonterra sale goes through?29 Oct 08:42 PM
The Country$152m windfall for Northland dairy farmers from Fonterra sale likely spent on debt29 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumThe CountryWhat’s at stake as Fonterra farmers decide fate of $4.2b Lactalis deal27 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryWhy Fonterra's selling its dairy brands - and why is Winston angry about it?It's a billion-dollar deal that will change the shape of New Zealand's dairy industry.22 Oct 01:20 AM
The CountryFonterra to boost butter production after selling off brandsThe dairy giant will spend $75 million to expand butter production.21 Oct 11:16 PM
The CountryPeters warns Fonterra deal may need Parliament scrutinyDavid Seymour says only those ‘milking cows’ should decide Fonterra’s future.17 Oct 02:20 AM
The Country'No bonus payment': Fonterra hits back after Peters questions $4.2b Mainland sale planFonterra says farmers will vote on the sale to France’s Lactalis on October 30.09 Oct 04:15 AM
The CountryWinston Peters questions $4b Fonterra sale to French dairy giant LactalisThe NZ First leader says Fonterra risks giving away Anchor and Mainland too cheaply.09 Oct 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWestpac holds $10/kg milk price forecast despite softer dairy auctionHigher world production is putting downward pressure on Global Dairy Trade prices.07 Oct 09:28 PM
The CountryInside the Kiwi cream cheese factory whipping up treats for Asia“We can’t make enough cream cheese at the moment."06 Oct 02:09 AM
The CountryNZ Dairy Industry Awards open next weekEntries for Share Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year open on October 6.30 Sep 03:01 AM
The CountryWood-fired future: Bioenergy sector eyes green energy boomWoody biomass from forestry or wood processing could be turned into bioenergy.29 Sep 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy giants upbeat despite tariffs and global volatilityNZ secured the first dairy free trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council.26 Sep 07:00 AM
The CountryLatest farmgate milk payout a 'fantastic result' – FedsWayne Langford says latest record payout means farmers can be optimistic about the future.25 Sep 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Should KMD sell assets? Plus, four questions for SynlaitIn other news, Miles Hurrell starts cashing in on his incentive plan.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra: Mainland gap to be filled within three yearsCEO Miles Hurrell is confident in the milk price forecast.25 Sep 05:45 AM
The CountryFonterra result one of the 'strongest yet' for returns - Hurrell Fonterra's profit eased, but was one of the strongest for shareholder returns. 24 Sep 09:03 PM
The CountryThe Country: The PM on ag returning to the classroomChristopher Luxon, Shane McManaway, Andrew Murray, Nicola Grigg, and Jeremy Rookes speak.17 Sep 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter McBride: What Fonterra’s $4.2b sale means for dairy’s futureLactalis has agreed to buy Fonterra’s Consumer brands in a $4.22b deal.11 Sep 05:00 AM
The Country'Eggs in one basket': Expert's warning on Fonterra's billion-dollar saleProfessor Alan Renwick warns Fonterra risks losing value-added capacity with the sale.01 Sep 03:17 AM
Dairy'Insatiable' appetite: Lactalis surges ahead with major acquisitionsFonterra's global ranking has slipped and could fall further after the Mainland sale. 29 Aug 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Believe it or not, butter prices are falling - just not for you (yet)Analysis: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news26 Aug 10:15 PM
The CountryFonterra settles legal issue with Bega Cheese The sale is one of New Zealand's biggest corporate transactions. 25 Aug 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow Fonterra's Mainland sale will affect its credit ratingThe sale is contingent on shareholder approval and regulatory nods.25 Aug 04:01 AM
The CountryWhat will happen to milk, cheese, butter prices as Fonterra sells consumer arm?Fonterra is selling consumer brands to French food group Lactalis for $3.845 billion. 22 Aug 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIconic brands heading into overseas hands as Fonterra agrees to $3.8b saleThe dairy co-op has agreed to sell its consumer arm to French dairy giant Lactalis.21 Aug 11:30 PM