AgribusinessSynlait reports $4.3m net loss, net debt up 21 per centThe company had forecast a result ranging from a net loss of $5m to a net profit of $5m.24 Sep 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Stoked’: $637m Fonterra payout for Northland’s dairy farmersNo big spend up from Northland's dairy farmers despite big payout24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoads around Parliament to close, police warn of protestsGroundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.22 Sep 05:07 AM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Fonterra recoveryDairy co-operative Fonterra has executed a recovery with a record $1.6 billion profit. But milk product demand is declining in China and farmers are facing financial pressure. Watch21 Sep 08:30 PM
Markets with MadisonFonterra’s record recovery: Why it’s still bullish on ChinaCEO and CFO double-down on their biggest market, despite demand dropping.21 Sep 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlue Duck Station star of new bookThe book's author found enjoyment in finding the small stories that make up the station.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessStock Takes: Synlait’s big reveal, Fisher and Paykel's investor dayMore light will be shed on the state of play with cash-strapped Synlait Milk on Monday.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWe're baaaaack: Running of the Sheep returnsTe Kūiti, the shearing capital of the world, welcomes back event.20 Sep 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLinda HallMiddle NZ: The circle of life moves usEpsom salt baths and separating her from the flock couldn't save her. But then, new life.19 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Major parties face off in rural issues debateThe debate will focus on the issues affecting New Zealanders outside major city centres.14 Sep 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe beloved Kiwi vegetable that costs 234% more than a year agoWhat's driving high fruit & vegetable prices? Industry experts explain.13 Sep 05:20 AM
KahuEntrepreneurs giving back to next generation with US internshipsGlobal intern programme will place Māori innovators with leading businesses in the US.12 Sep 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Cynical, calculated, deliberate': Lavish lifestyle paid for by employee theftKate Carter narrowly avoided jail for duping a Fonterra company out of more than $720k.08 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandLambs that need cuddlesClyde Primary School pupil Sophie Crane boasts an impressive seven years’ experience in looking after lambs. She says lots of cuddles are the key to a successful flock. Video / ODTWatch08 Sep 01:52 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Chris Hipkins unveils agri-tech investment planPrime Minister Chris Hipkins unveiled a Labour Party plan to invest $100 million in developments in the agri-tech sector. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Sep 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFresh off $85m raise, Halter launches ‘smart grass’“Often you’ll hear dairy farmers say they’re actually grass farmers," says Halter CEO.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWill dairy prices level out after last month’s rout?But long-term gloom remains on lower demand from China.05 Sep 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why both Labour and National have got it wrong on taxOPINION: It seems New Zealanders have collectively decided to ignore the China crisis.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer loses up to $80k after major technician failSeventeen farmers in a close area were affected by the artificial insemination blunder.02 Sep 04:57 AM
KahuMāori farms bigger, carry more stock than average - dataNew figures from Stats NZ show Māori farms are much larger than the average.30 Aug 08:57 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Auckland man sentenced after starving horses ate own faecesThe man was convicted of 30 offences involving 11 horses at his Dairy Flat property.26 Aug 12:11 AM
CrimeFarm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughterJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.25 Aug 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSmart grass: Halter says Pasture Pro can help dairy farmers beat downturnHalter founder and CEO Craig Piggott on his firm's new AI-powered pasture Pro product. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Aug 01:35 AM
New ZealandWaikato farmer critically injured and trapped for hours after tractor rolledThe Greenlea Rescue Helicopter flew the man, whose pelvis was crushed, to hospital.22 Aug 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLinda HallLinda Hall: The showdown - when a hawk starts stalking your propertyThe rooster was "strutting around like he’s John Wayne keeping the gunslinger out".22 Aug 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessA2 Milk disappoints despite record $1 billion in China salesBut the firm still faces issues in the infant formula market in China.21 Aug 05:02 AM
PoliticsNational, Greens support giving households share of $2.5b ETS revenueThe parties both support the idea in principle, but disagree on the detail.19 Aug 01:21 AM
KahuDairy farmer 'feeling the pinch' after second Fonterra payout cutDairy farmer Shannon Munro says she could lose up to $150,000 for the year.18 Aug 11:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsAgribusiness and Trade: Alternative strategies for successFinding a solution to the climate crisis is not a puzzle without answers.18 Aug 08:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDairy's 'perfect storm': Farmers steeling for downturn say pain will be widespread'The mental anguish is probably starting to have quite an impact on all farmers.'17 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHow long will this dairy downturn last and what will be the cost?There are mixed opinions on how long China will cast a shadow over demand and prices.17 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDire prediction of 12-18 months of reduced income for farmersDairyNZ has calculated a break-even dairy price of $7.51/kg for farmers.17 Aug 05:17 AM
New ZealandDistressing footage of sheep struggling in mudMPI seeking location of mucky farm to conduct a site inspection.16 Aug 06:40 PM
PoliticsThomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policiesOPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.16 Aug 05:01 PM
