New Zealand100-year-old milk powder found at Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctica hutHow did New Zealand-made milk powder end up with Shackelton in the first place?14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy farmers will need to tighten belts this season, says DairyNZInflation has eaten into what historically would have been a strong farmgate milk price.11 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursFans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhat do Fonterra's farmer-owners think of its third quarter results?Watchdog council eyes pressure on business performance in Q4 as price relativities narrow.29 May 05:14 AM
AgribusinessFonterra sets new season milk price forecast, reports strong Q3 performanceCurrent season milk price forecast narrows, earnings per share outlook lifted28 May 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsPrice gap between Fonterra stocks lingers after flurry of activity over sale prospectPrice of Fonterra farmer-owned shares surged over possible consumer business sale.27 May 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Fonterra's odd move for an odd company makes senseMaybe it's a sign of maturity that Fonterra can't be Nestle despite its privileged start.23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMSPrices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.21 May 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFonterra's options for quitting capital-hungry consumer product business include IPOIndustry reacts to talk of major Fonterra shake-up.21 May 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDuncan Shand: Fonterra's nonsensical move – can you imagine Coke selling off its brand?OPINION: Research shows strong brands command a price premium and grow faster than rivals.21 May 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra’s farmer-owners to scrutinise consumer business sale prospectsShareholders will want to know where the value is going to come from after any divestment.21 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessS&P backs Fonterra's consumer planS&P Global Ratings has lent its support to Fonterra's plan to sell its consumer business.20 May 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesTip Top results suggest Fonterra may be right to leave consumer retail to specialistsThe buyer of the beloved New Zealand icecream label sold by Fonterra is on a growth path.20 May 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra makes its ‘boldest call yet’Ari Dekker on the co-op’s move to put its consumer business up for sale.17 May 02:57 AM
New ZealandBudget plan, rift with council and Fonterra considers selling brands | Focus Morning Bulletin May 17Auckland Council go over the final proposal for city's 10-year-budget, half of Christchurch City Holdings board resign and Fonterra considers selling global consumer business.Watch16 May 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra puts a big chunk of its business up for saleIn a big step change, Fonterra is looking to sell its Consumer business.16 May 05:02 AM
AgribusinessFonterra looks to sell global consumer business, including Anchor brandFonterra says it is looking to sell businesses, including its global consumer operation.15 May 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesSpotlight on gap between price of Fonterra farmer shares and listed unitsBut any divergence should be no surprise, the chairman says.12 May 01:59 AM
AgribusinessFonterra appoints Andrew Murray as CFOUS food and beverage company veteran was commercial director.08 May 09:04 PM
New ZealandCheddar bounces back in mainly positive GDTThe latest from the Global Dairy Trade auction held overnight.07 May 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Came out the other end': One of NZ's top organic farmers on how she healed the land and herselfIt took a life-changing diagnosis for Charlotte Heald to realise what she should focus on.06 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra pulled up for not delivering anticipated information to shareholdersFonterra is expected to deliver on commitments, says shareholder council.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2024 announcedWinner recognised for her outstanding passion and advocacy for the dairy industry.02 May 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the rural factory keeping a village afloat, one pair of socks at a timeA woollen goods factory is defying the odds, in the process keeping a Kiwi village going.26 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra appoints permanent COOAnna Palairet had been acting in the position since June 2023.18 Apr 11:03 PM
New ZealandGDT steady but cheddar takes a diveNot much movement on WMP and SMP, while cheddar plummeted 8.5 per cent.16 Apr 10:06 PM
New ZealandFour finalists announced for Dairy Woman of the Year"Based on this wide variety of skills the dairy industry is in good heart for the future."10 Apr 03:04 AM
New ZealandPrices bounce back in latest GDTThe latest GDT result is the first increase in the last three events.02 Apr 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNZ’s highest-paid CEOs revealed, new record of $8.42m set for largest pay packetTwenty-five chief executives received at least $2m in remuneration in 2023.02 Apr 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesIs Fonterra rethinking the future of its Australian and NZ brands business?A Jarden analyst says there is plenty of potential for capital management.22 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandFonterra's interim results with Miles Hurrell on The CountryMiles Hurrell, Todd Charteris, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell.21 Mar 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRewards all round in Fonterra's half-year resultFonterra reported a 23 per cent lift in its half-year profit after tax.20 Mar 11:55 PM
CompaniesFonterra boosts first-half profit and dividendThe co-op voices confidence despite 'continuing global uncertainty'.20 Mar 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ominous signs ahead for NZ economyOPINION: The latest global dairy auction shows demand for our biggest export is down.20 Mar 04:00 PM