EconomyFarmers' economic confidence improvesFarmers' economic confidence improved in the first months of 2010, boosted by sheep and beef prices.28 Apr 03:30 AM
EconomyFonterra hikes milk price payout - $500m extra for farmersFonterra has announced it is increasing its forecast milk price payout by 40 cents, to $6.10 per kg.27 Apr 03:15 AM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Fear-mongering doesn't computeFran O'Sullivan notes a contradiction emerging in the utterings of Fonterra on the one hand, and Federated Farmers on the other.13 Apr 04:00 PM
RetailBig two supermarket chains locked in fierce food fightThe grocery industry, lest we forget, is basically trench warfare, Tim Morris insists.11 Apr 03:45 PM
EconomyOne plus one - does it add up to higher prices?In 2001, Consumers Institute head David Russell warned food prices were likely to rise once the supermarket industry shrank from three big players to two.11 Apr 03:45 PM
Opinion<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Fonterra floats Claytons share proposalInvestors over the age of about 35 may remember a non-alcoholic whiskey called Claytons.10 Apr 04:00 PM
HealthcareThe brain power stays in New ZealandNew Zealanders often respond with dismay when news breaks of another local manufacturer moving overseas.09 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionTamsyn Parker<i>Stock takes</i>: Shares flying high as market recoversFast food retailer Restaurant Brands not only served up a strong result this week but has also had the best performing share price in the last year.08 Apr 04:00 PM
Personal FinanceFonterra refutes public buy-in reportsThe Fonterra Shareholders’ Council has refuted media headlines that imply the public will be able to buy into the farmer-only co-operative.08 Apr 04:49 AM
AgribusinessFonterra and farmers to benefit from restructureFonterra fears its profits and market share will both take a hit if it doesn't forge ahead with planned changes to its business.07 Apr 05:51 AM
