New ZealandContractor's saw sparks blamed for meat plant blazeSparks from a contractor's saw are believed to have ignited the fire that gutted a Waikato freezing works.05 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandStaff worried after meat works fireThe beef processing plant badly damaged by fire at Te Aroha, near Hamilton, overnight may be rebuilt into a world-class plant, owner Silver Fern Farms says.04 Dec 02:22 AM
New ZealandMassive blaze at freezing worksPhotos from the fire at the Silver Fern Farms freezing works in Te Aroha, Waikato. 03 Dec 08:02 PM
New ZealandJewish spokesman defends kosher poultry killingA spokesman for the New Zealand Jewish community has defended the animal-killing practice of shechita.29 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandAnimal welfare groups slam shechita reversalAnimal welfare organisations are disappointed by the Government's decision to reverse a ban on the kosher killing of chickens.29 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandMP Carter makes quick u-turnA farming company part-owned by a Cabinet minister was able to brief him on how the Govt could protect its trade with Muslim countries.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandEmployees laid off weeks after returning to workMore than 100 workers at Affco's Wairoa meatworks have been laid off, just weeks after returning to work.13 Nov 02:32 AM
Small BusinessServing the discerning meat loverIn 2008, Neat Meat founder Simon Eriksen was about to open stores around the country...10 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandConcern in Britain over NZ halal lambSome British consumers say they won't buy New Zealand lamb because of concerns over the halal method of killing animals.26 Sep 03:21 AM
AgribusinessDairy and meat push terms of trade up 2.1pcDairy and meat exports were the main contributors to a 3.8 per cent rise in exported goods prices in the June 2010 quarter.09 Sep 11:45 PM
