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
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Rain not enough to stop dry weather from hurting NZ power company earningsMercury, Meridian and Manawa are likely to be hit hardest by the earlier drought. 01 May 07:00 PM
The Country‘Tough day’: 120 jobs on the line as Fonterra plans closure of Canpac siteFonterra plans to close the Hamilton canning and packaging facility in July.29 Apr 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra says NSW court decision will not change Mainland sale plans Fonterra says plans to divest its global consumer businesses are unchanged. 28 Apr 05:13 AM
The CountryWhy demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.24 Apr 03:35 AM
OpinionCan NZ become a food innovation powerhouse?Opinion: "I think there’s some exciting opportunities happening in New Zealand now."18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Who’s lining up to buy Fonterra’s Mainland and how much is it worth? Fonterra's Mainland sale process continues despite a turbulent sharemarket. 16 Apr 09:00 PM
The CountryFirst-time entrants win Waikato dairy awardThey manage a 262ha, 1090-cow farm as equity partners and contract milkers.08 Apr 10:19 PM
The CountryGreenpeace activists breach security at Taranaki port in Fonterra protestActivists stopped a ship from unloading 30,000 tonnes of palm kernel.06 Apr 01:29 AM
The CountryMeet the 2025 Dairy Woman of the Year finalistsFrances Beeston, Jo Sheridan and Lara Sutton are all in the running this year.01 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryS&P says Fonterra’s balance sheet can handle Mainland saleFonterra's balance sheet will offset the impact of its planned sale Mainland, S&P says.21 Mar 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy farmers set for bumper earnings in 2025 Farmers look set to receive a high milk price and dividend from Fonterra this year.20 Mar 04:09 AM
The CountryThe Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra's half-year resultMiles Hurrell, Sandra Matthews, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes.20 Mar 01:30 AM
The CountryFonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729mFonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast19 Mar 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEconomy in line for $10 billion boost if farmgate milk price stays highA back-to-back $10/kg milk price would put money in farmers' back pockets.18 Mar 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: A trade sale for Mainland?Australia’s Bega Group is a potential buyer due to existing Fonterra ties.13 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra reshuffles top management before saleThe dairy co-op is preparing to divest its consumer business.11 Mar 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy Fonterra’s latest outlook means big gains for dairy farmersFonterra raised its 2025 earnings guidance to 55-75 cents per share.10 Mar 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: 25% tariffs loom leaving NZ market uneasy as trade uncertainties growFisher & Paykel Healthcare under pressure as analyst forecasts $100m in additional costs. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWill NZ farmgate milk prices hold?Expectations of a $10/kg-plus milk price remain in place despite weak dairy auction.05 Mar 03:53 AM
The Country$19b boost: Agri sector set to carry NZ economy this yearInfometrics’ latest look at regional economies shows signs of recovery in rural areas.27 Feb 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryInside Economics: Why US dollars still rule the world...and what’s up with the price of cheese Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the latest economic news.25 Feb 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra says full-year earnings will be in ‘upper half’ of rangeIt has a 40c to 60c per share guidance range.20 Feb 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra still looking at trade sale and IPO optionsFonterra has chosen a corporate brand for the entity if IPO goes ahead.18 Feb 10:50 PM
The CountryThousands of farmers to earn cash for their climate effortsFonterra estimates more than 5000 farms will be eligible for a bonus next season.17 Feb 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClive Elliott: Selling the crown jewels - why Fonterra’s proposal doesn’t make senseOPINION: Our dairy owners and the country stand to be poorer for Fonterra's decision.13 Feb 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWestpac picks record $10.30/kg milk price for 2024/25Westpac said global dairy prices have generally held their ground.10 Feb 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWill a $10/kg milk price hinder Fonterra’s plan to sell consumer business?Fonterra's prices might be going up to $10 a kilo at the farm gate.09 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra announces plans to slash fossil gas use by 38%The conversions are at Edgecumbe and Fonterra’s Whareroa site in Taranaki.29 Jan 08:56 PM
The CountryFonterra reassures customers it's not using feed additive BovaerTrials have shown it is not very effective in pasture-grazing animals. 26 Jan 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDown but not out: Fonterra's biggest business opportunityFonterra's Teh-han Chow says China remains the land of opportunity for Fonterra.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy farmers forecast to get $4 billion boost from 'dream combo' of factorsDecember saw the highest milk solids collected for the month since December 2020.21 Jan 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwi v Aussie dairy farmers: Who’s the least satisfied and looking for another job?Research results give Australian industry stakeholders plenty to chew over. 16 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryWhy Fonterra is selling Anchor milk and Mainland, Kāpiti cheese brandsPlus: The CEO puts its ingredients products to the test in the kitchen. 19 Dec 07:02 PM