PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Can the a2 Milk leopard change its spots?Dual-listed a2 Milk is becoming an infant formula manufacturer in its own right.27 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumAgribusinessRuminant Biotech raises $17m for cow pill that will slash methane emissionsGovt is pulling back on methane reduction targets, but founder has a cunning plan.25 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Fonterra update with Miles HurrellMiles Hurrell, Michael Every, Richard Wyeth and Peter Newbold talk to The Country. 25 Nov 02:11 AM
PremiumSustainable business & financeFonterra faces toughest test cutting emissions on farms18 Nov 08:00 PM
OpinionGeoffrey Miller: As Saudi Crown Prince visits Washington, what’s NZ’s strategy for the Gulf?18 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Global milk faucets are flowing': Analysts warn of price pressure aheadFutures point to a $9.77/kg payout, below Fonterra's $10 midpoint forecast.11 Nov 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJane Smith: Why NZ's heifers don’t deserve the climate blameDr Kevin Trenberth says biogenic methane is part of a natural carbon cycle.06 Nov 05:00 PM
BusinessIndia-NZ trade deal? Ministers hail progress but dairy details elusiveTodd McClay and Piyush Goyal are to the fore as a big delegation from India visits NZ.05 Nov 06:06 AM
Agribusiness'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
New ZealandGDT: Dairy prices fall for sixth straight auctionThe latest drop follows a 1.4% dip two weeks ago.04 Nov 07:39 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Why is the Finance Minister in a cow paddock?Nicola Willis, Kate Acland, Tom Young, Thomas Macdonald and Julian Raine. 04 Nov 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBhav Dhillon: Indian Trade Minister’s visit signals momentum towards Free Trade AgreementOPINION: The deal could double New Zealand’s export growth with India.03 Nov 06:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra phases out A2 milk range The co-op said it was seeking to sharpen its focus on lactose-free dairy. 03 Nov 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Is it Fonterra's time to shine?OPINION: Fonterra has come to the end of its multibillion-dollar divestment programme. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhat Fonterra's $4.2b Mainland deal means for its farmers and futureEach farmer stands to gain about $400,000 from the capital return.30 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra saleMiles Hurrell, Emma Poole, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Mark Copeland, and Chris Russell.30 Oct 01:00 AM
AgribusinessFarmers give green light to Fonterra's sale of consumer business to Lactalis Mainland's sale will mean a $2 per share capital return for Fonterra's farmers. 29 Oct 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhat’s at stake as Fonterra farmers decide fate of $4.2b Lactalis dealThe deal would see Fonterra’s Anchor and Mainland brands sold to Lactalis.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘A tough few days’: Govt gives $150k to storm-ravaged Southland and CluthaThousands remain without power as a cold blast starts to hit already battered areas. 27 Oct 12:09 AM
New ZealandArmed robber fires shots at man who confronted him after $20k cigarette theftThe store owner feared his wife might be harmed and she no longer liked working late. 22 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandGDT technical glitch delays resultsInitial results showed a whopping 22% increase before prices disappeared altogether.22 Oct 03:05 AM
New ZealandWhy 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
BusinessFonterra to boost butter production after selling off brandsThe dairy giant will spend $75 million to expand butter production.21 Oct 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySkyCity's new $1b international convention centre set to host 95 events in first yearNext year's largest event is in July: 2000 people will be at the coral reef symposium.15 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil buys 266ha Rotorua farm to cut lake pollutionThe $7.6m property includes 60ha of native bush.14 Oct 09:41 PM
New Zealand'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in TaupōAbout 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō. 14 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandAuckland shopper's butter shock: 'There was mould all over it'A Foodstuffs spokesperson said they had identified some quality issues with a few batches.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Huge relief’: Farmers back Govt's new methane goals, no emissions taxThe new target lowers methane cuts to 14–24% below 2017 levels by 2050.12 Oct 09:50 PM
