PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save themOPINION: The shape of traditional sheep and beef country has changed over the past decade.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrand new block at AFFCO ImlayIt's part of a five-year plan to modernise the plant.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAffco fined $500,000 over worker’s ‘wholly avoidable’ death in freezerA frame full of offal cartons fell and fatally crushed Alfred Edwards.23 Jun 04:24 AM
PremiumAgribusinessThree more years: Why export container space chaos won't end quickly15 Feb 04:22 AM
All BlacksWhanganui's dark, cold, isolated, risky bus shelter is a heritage building we don't need25 Jun 05:00 PM
EnvironmentCouncil chief 'court action achieved nothing'How much does a blown fuse cost - ten dollars, maybe fifty? How about $100,000 plus.27 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandExplosion at Affco's Moerewa freezing worksThere was an explosion in a coal hopper at the Affco Moerewa Meat Processing Plant.19 Jul 08:12 AM
New ZealandActivist will keeping singing to animals despite abuseSandra Kyle asks meat companies for permission to comfort condemned animals02 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeWhanganui news: Fake banknotes; animal activist; Winter Wonderfest and crime preventionNews in brief: Fake banknotes; animal activist; Winter Wonderfest and crime prevention20 May 02:00 AM
RugbyCharlie Chadwick: A hard working man who loved his familyHe was an active man, a meat worker that ran a lot and was well known for his martial arts28 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWorkers detail breathing difficulties during ammonia leakDetails of the ammonia leak have emerged after an Official Information Act request.17 Apr 05:00 AM
EmploymentNo investigation into ammonia leak by WorkSafeAffco will complete a voluntary review of health and safety at its Imlay plant.06 Feb 04:44 PM
BusinessJobs outlook good for Hawke's BayTrade Me sees positive outlook for new jobs in the Hawke's Bay region.21 Jan 06:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentSupreme Court dismisses Affco's unlawful lockout appealCourt dismisses Affco's unlawful lockout appeal, says workers 'were like employees'.07 Sep 03:37 AM
BDBDBusinessAffco, Meat Workers Union in Supreme CourtAffco, Meat Workers Union in Supreme Court over bargaining breakdown.20 Jun 06:11 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court hears Affco case in WellingtonAffco's case is being heard in the Supreme Court in Wellington today.20 Jun 02:34 AM
New ZealandCourt of Appeal upholds decision against AffcoA decision by the Employment Court that Affco NZ unlawfully locked out seasonal meatworkers has been upheld by the Court of Appeal. The 05 Oct 10:52 PM
BDBDEmploymentAffco loses bid to overturn ruling on unlawful lockoutsAffco lost its bid to throw out a ruling that it unlawfully locked out meat workers when collective bargaining was taking place.05 Oct 10:50 PM
New ZealandBay employers pay out more than half a million in finesBay of Plenty employers have collectively paid out more than $548,400 over the past four years for causing serious harm to their workers07 Sep 08:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentJustice Toogood to hear Richmond caseJustice Kit Toogood sits on the bench today for Affco New Zealand's appeal against an Employment Court ruling.20 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandAffco: War of the worksA cleaner caught on a meat hook in a terrible workplace accident has lifted the lid on simmering tensions at the country's largest meat works.22 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessAffco to appeal ruling on seasonal workersAffco New Zealand has been granted leave to appeal against an Employment Court ruling that the rights of seasonal workers were preserved in the off-season as if they were in continuous employment.14 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentAffco must allow workers to return to day shiftsThe Employment Court has ruled Affco must allow 200 Wairoa freezing workers to return to their jobs.11 Feb 11:21 PM
BDBDEmploymentAffco workers vote to strikeAbout one thousand meatworkers at eight Affco plants in the North Island have voted to strike for two days.04 Aug 03:40 AM
BDBDAgribusinessMeat deal too tough to swallowNew Zealand meat companies abandoned efforts to consolidate and reduce surplus capacity last year because they lacked an agreed export strategy.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan's head impaled on meat works hookA man is in a stable condition today after being impaled through his head by a hook on a piece of equipment at a Bay of Plenty meat works yesterday.19 Aug 06:47 PM
