EconomyPM: Trade deal big step for economyJohn Key says the signing of a free trade deal with Malaysia is another vital move towards a "step change" for the NZ economy.26 Oct 03:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Free trade deal buoys FonterraFonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden says the dairy co-operative will step up investment within Asia because of the Malaysian free trade deal.26 Oct 03:00 PM
BusinessFonterra to put changes to voteFonterra's directors said today a vote on changes to the co-operative's capital structure will be held at the annual meeting on November 18.21 Oct 11:10 PM
EconomyChanges to ETS leave farming sector fumingNew Zealand's largest exporter, Fonterra, says it will receive no protection under planned changes to the emissions trading scheme.20 Oct 03:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's super-keen farmers told to waitFonterra farmers keen to get an early start on share trading will have to wait a while yet.18 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandGreenpeace protesters arrestedGreenpeace protesters have been arrested in New Plymouth this morning, after vandalising a ship.10 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandPeters: NZ First in 2011 bid to save countryWinston Peters is back with all guns blazing today in a speech slamming immigration, foreign ownership and the Government.08 Oct 10:23 PM
AgribusinessFonterra prices lift in internet auctionBidding in Fonterra's latest monthly online auction of whole milkpowder early today saw a lift in prices.06 Oct 07:30 PM
AgribusinessAnimal welfare checks begin on all Crafar farmsInspectors have begun urgent checks on the welfare of livestock at farms owned by the Crafar family, amid concerns that publicity over alleged cruelty could harm New Zealand's reputation.30 Sep 08:30 PM
AgribusinessAg Minister wants Crafars out of industry, criticises FonterraAgriculture Minister David Carter says 'dirty dairy farmer' Allan Crafar could do huge damage to New Zealand's reputation.29 Sep 11:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra responds to neglect case, cruelty 'will not be tolerated'Fonterra says it won't hesitate to take action, "including refusal to collect milk" if deliberate animal mistreatment is proven.29 Sep 02:38 AM
AgribusinessDairy giant allowed calves to starve to deathNew Zealand's biggest privately held dairying operation allowed dozens of calves to slowly dehydrate to death.28 Sep 07:22 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone:</i> It's time to put a little sizzle in the cowshed27 Sep 03:00 PM
EconomyFarmers 'won't go on spree' despite payoutDon't expect dairy farmers to be hitting the tractor stores or real estate offices anytime soon, despite the upgrade in their payout.22 Sep 04:00 PM
