BDBDAgribusinessSurplus bigger than expectedThe account surplus was larger-than-expected in the first quarter as spending by tourists widened the services balance.16 Jun 10:53 PM
AgribusinessDairy Auction: Dairy prices slip againDairy prices slipped again at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index falling by 1.3 per cent.16 Jun 07:50 PM
CompaniesFonterra taps bond marketFonterra has once again successfully tapped into the so-called dim sum bond market in Hong Kong by this week raising 1 billion renminbi ($230 million) through a five-year bond.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeDairy prices tipped to stay weakMore falls in dairy prices are expected in the next few months, but futures market pricing suggests a mild bounce-back might take place at tomorrow's GlobalDairyTrade auction.15 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra head's 'absurd' salaryOpposition parties have labelled Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings' $4.18m salary as "absurd".14 Jun 11:50 PM
BusinessCEO 'should take voluntary pay cut'The Labour Party has launched into the controversy surrounding Fonterra's latest restructuring by saying chief executive Theo Spierings should take a voluntary pay cut.12 Jun 02:46 AM
BusinessChief: We'll get throughFonterra chairman John Wilson says he knows farmers are increasingly anxious about low farm-gate milk prices.11 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Float pipeline drying upIt hasn't been a great week for investment bankers on both sides of the Tasman.11 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMedia told of job cuts before staffMedia were told that hundreds of Fonterra jobs were to be axed, hours before staff heard the news.11 Jun 01:10 AM
OpinionLiam DannDairy giant needs more than cosmetic surgeryFonterra management had no choice but to restructure, writes Liam Dann. But it is cosmetic surgery for a patient that requires much more fundamental medical attention.10 Jun 08:10 PM
SharesFonterra heads on the blockHighly-paid head office managers are expected to be in Fonterra's sights as it slashes hundreds of administrative jobs to cope with falling global milk prices.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDairy firm shows way - BrewerAuckland Council should follow the lead of Fonterra, which is laying off hundreds of staff in response to low dairy prices, says Orakei councillor Cameron Brewer.10 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessCall for big changes at FonterraMarket analysts and dairy industry players say Fonterra needs to improve its performance and while job cuts are unfortunate, big changes are required.10 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessLayoffs expected at FonterraFonterra says it will lay off hundreds of its 1500 head office staff in a major review following the decline in dairy prices.10 Jun 02:20 AM
BDBDAgribusinessMilk production to boost economy by $1.8bAgriHQ forecasts increased milk production and a higher forecast payout to dairy farmers will bolster the economy.09 Jun 11:26 PM
BusinessDanone pins loss on ongoing fallout from Fonterra botulism scareDanone Nutricia, the French-owned infant formula maker, has reported a full-year loss it attributes to the continuing effects of the Fonterra Co-operative Group's botulism scare in August 2013.09 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessDanone Nutricia blames Fonterra for lossDanone Nutricia has reported a full-year loss it attributes to ongoing fallout from the Fonterra botulism scare in 2013.09 Jun 03:00 AM
BDBDBusinessFonterra coy on management reviewIs global consulting firm McKinsey reviewing management at Fonterra? Seems so, though Fonterra won't confirm it.08 Jun 12:10 AM
AgribusinessLochinver purchase stallsThe sale of Lochinver station to Chinese interests spearheaded by Shanghai Pengxin reignited concerns about farm sales to foreigners during the election campaign.07 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Little optimism for dairy recoveryThe only topic that seems to be competing with Auckland house prices at present seems to be the declining Fonterra payout, and what it means for the economy as a whole.04 Jun 02:15 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar drops to 4-month low against euroThe dollar touched a four-month low against the euro after the European Central Bank lifted its inflation forecast.03 Jun 08:47 PM
AgribusinessSixth drop in a row for dairy pricesThe yawning gap between supply and demand once again made its presence felt at the latest GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction.03 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDEconomyCommodity prices fall again in MayThe ANZ Commodity Price Index for May fell by 4.7pc, following April's 7.4 per cent decline.03 Jun 01:40 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar gains, shrugging off drop in dairy pricesThe dollar rose even after dairy product prices unexpectedly fell in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.02 Jun 08:47 PM
AgribusinessDairy Auction: Sixth successive declineInternational dairy prices continued to fall as the market struggles to recover from a supply/demand imbalance and subdued demand from China.02 Jun 05:40 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar hits lowest in almost 5 yearsThe kiwi touched 70.65 US cents in an illiquid market yesterday, its lowest level since August 2010.01 Jun 08:52 PM
AgribusinessChief confident prices will reboundThe next eight months will be lean for dairy farmers but Rabobank NZ chief Ben Russell says he is confident the downturn will be cyclical and one most farmers can cope with.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: IPO puts spotlight on Aussie dairy sectorTrust set-up raises issue of whether farmer shareholder and external investor interests in Fonterra are fully aligned.29 May 05:00 PM
BusinessOnline Anchor ad says all lack calciumAn apology after an online Anchor promotion told everyone they needed more calcium.28 May 11:50 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar drops to 4-year lowThe dollar dropped to its lowest in more than four years on concern about the outlook for the economy.28 May 08:45 PM
BusinessFarmer income set to fall by $150,000Next season's average farmer income will drop by $150,000 based on Fonterra's $5.25 per kg forecast, says DairyNZ.28 May 05:00 PM
