PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy is Fonterra exploring cow-less dairy food technology?Dairy co-op says no money or deals involved in its latest tech probe.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Concerned': Power price rises hitting export competitiveness - FonterraDairy giant says longer-term solutions are necessary to ensure energy remains affordable.12 Aug 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy farms chalked up $86,000 loss last season but Fonterra share payments save some baconExpected milk payouts are below the break-even point, a new report says.25 Jul 01:43 AM
OpinionMiles Hurrell reveals Fonterra's strategic push in Asia's dairy marketOpinion: Fonterra is undergoing a step-change in its strategic direction.24 Jul 04:59 PM
New ZealandFonterra proposes job cuts, outsourcing labour from overseasThe dairy giant is proposing job cuts at its Waikato headquarters.24 Jul 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNZ cheese export value falls but US celebrates record exports this yearUS says its cheese exports were "impressively" up across all major varieties.10 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy prices suffer big fall at auction, demand from China still subduedPrices for nearly all the main products declined at the latest GDT auction.03 Jul 01:47 AM
New ZealandGDT takes a 6.9% plungeNearly all prices took a nosedive in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.02 Jul 08:59 PM
New Zealand'Problematic': Top climate scientist on NZ's approach to methaneProfessor Mark Howden said basing a goal on no added heating was 'actually confusing'.30 Jun 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Stanford vs Reti vs Brown - who's doing good government?OPINION: How much does the National Party care about principles of good government?24 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Energy Minister on fallen pylon that cut power for 100,000 NorthlandersSimeon Brown orders Electricity Authority review into pylon collapse.21 Jun 02:02 AM
EnergyJarden’s Bill Trotter steps aside, another Whineray steps inJarden now has both Whineray brothers in its ranks.19 Jun 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra a maverick in attitude to dairy export quota eligibility rejig proposalReview of 17-year-old system finds quota unused, sheep and goat milk exports shut out.18 Jun 05:00 PM
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