PremiumPremiumBusinessFonterra plans $1b cost cutting as inflation and milk price slump threaten business targetsNew Zealand's biggest business downgrades its milk collection forecast for this season.31 Aug 09:32 PM
KahuKaitiakitanga business model thrives as other dairy farmers take a hitMiraka was established in 2010 by a small group of Māori trusts and incorporations.23 Aug 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareNZ Inc makes big push in India with business delegationNew Zealand will send one of its largest business delegations to India next week.21 Aug 11:04 PM
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
BusinessFonterra cuts milk price forecast for second time in a month“This is a challenging time for New Zealand’s dairy farmers."18 Aug 12:16 AM
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
Business ReportsAgriculture and Trade: Evolving to rapidly changing consumer preferencesFonterrs China is evolving to keep ahead of rapidly changing consumer preferences.16 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsChina speeds up on sustainabilityChina’s clean-car sales hit more than half of all global deliveries.16 Aug 04:59 PM
Sustainable business & financeNZ needs to flourish in international markets, MPI boss saysHalf NZ's greenhouse gas emissions are from agriculture, here's how we stay in the game.16 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesEconomists revise their forecasts after dairy price slumpA 'bloodbath' was expected at the Global Dairy Trade auction - and it delivered.16 Aug 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarmers put off debt repayment as economic pressure tightensLower farmgate returns, shock milk price drop and rising costs bite bottom lines.16 Aug 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness‘Expect a bloodbath’: Futures pricing suggests another weak dairy auctionPrices are expected to weaken further at latest Global Dairy Trade auction.15 Aug 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailFalling food prices win one battle - but war on inflation goes onOn the path to lower inflation, a few nasty surprises could still trip us up.11 Aug 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessANZ signs deal with BlackRockThe bank is the largest KiwiSaver provider in New Zealand.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeANZ takes a knife to its milk price forecastDairy commodity prices have dropped sharply lately, and further weakness is forecast.10 Aug 03:09 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessMilk price meltdown: The $5b hit coming to NZ’s economyIt means less tax for the Government and some farmers may not be able to stay in business.04 Aug 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCommodities downturn: Fonterra slashes milk price forecastPrice is well below what most economists were expecting.03 Aug 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra farmers fear new season milk price forecast about to get the chopAn important global whole milk powder price has gone south.02 Aug 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe 27-year-old Kiwi serial inventor onto his fourth startup saleSerial inventor says Shear Edge offers new hope for strong wool.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessIs Fonterra's heavy hand still behind our milk price-setting system?There are allegations Fonterra's still in the driving seat, despite industry law changes.27 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra and Nestlé's sale of DPA Brazil faces challengeThe two dairy giants agreed to sell DPA for $210 million.26 Jul 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNation of Debt: $63b down, farmers struggling to break evenFarm debt has come down but rising costs and a falling milk price are piling pressure on.24 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessTrade surplus narrows as wary eyes trained on China, inflationInflation wars and China slowdown loom large, even as some exports surged.23 Jul 11:36 PM
New ZealandFonterra to receive $90m Govt subsidy to stop burning coalThe government made a similar move with NZ Steel earlier this year19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesĀtaahua ngā whetū [the beautiful stars]: Business of MatarikiXero, Auckland Airport, Fonterra, ANZ, SkyCity, Air New Zealand, Wharekauhau - big plans13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Walk away': Australia’s farmers rubbish NZ-Europe free trade dealEU deals show globalisation is not dead - but some sectors ask what difference that makes.10 Jul 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFonterra te reo trademark failures: The cheese that could be a cabbageDairy giant backs away from plans to monopolise Māori words.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastinationOPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy wars: Competition for milk just got tougher, Fonterra sounds warningThe newcomer already plans a second Waikato plant: is the South Island also on the radar?23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsEroad takeover bid: Canadian raiders offer big premium for 100pc controlShares soar as trading halt lifted.22 Jun 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPwC auditors before tribunal for Fonterra auditsAlleged failures during years of PwC audits for dairy giant Fonterra.22 Jun 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessChina will pick up towards end of 2023, Fonterra CEO saysMiles Hurrell said the market had some rebalancing of inventory to go through.14 Jun 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuditing watchdog to hear charges against accountants accused of breaching code of ethics on Fonterra accountsA former Fonterra director made the complaint to the Financial Markets Authority in 2019.10 Jun 05:00 PM