PoliticsMeat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in ChinaChristopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.17 Jun 11:36 PM
New ZealandFarm-to-forest conversions continue - reportClose to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.12 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandGovt and industry ink deal to tackle potential foot-and-mouth crisis'An outbreak could cost up to $3b to eradicate, but doing nothing would be far worse.'11 Jun 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save themOPINION: The shape of traditional sheep and beef country has changed over the past decade.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Timaru meatworks site sold for undisclosed amountSix hundred workers lost their jobs when the 139-year-old site closed last year.26 May 04:07 AM
WorldBrazil bird flu outbreak halts $4b poultry exports to key marketsShipments have been suspended to top destinations like China and South Korea.21 May 07:32 PM
New ZealandNZ's red meat renaissance - RabobankOptimism is a welcome guest at the New Zealand farming table.20 May 02:14 AM
New ZealandGap between people and sheep rapidly closing in NZThere are now about 4.5 sheep to every person in New Zealand; there used to be 22.08 May 12:02 AM
New ZealandVoting under way for new pope and labour market remains in sorry state | NZ Herald News UpdateVoting under way for new pope, high demand for New Zealand red meat and the labour market remains in sorry state.Watch07 May 06:24 PM
New Zealand'Exceptional': March a record month for NZ red meat exports'We saw some increase in volumes, year on year, but a much larger increase in value.'07 May 12:06 AM
New ZealandAbsolutely outstanding in their field, and butcheryA specialised Hawke's Bay meat producer gets the big one despite the cyclone.14 Apr 02:15 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay butcher a cut above almost all the rest'I never would have thought picking up a knife would get me close to the Eiffel Tower.'08 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Manageable’ impact: NZ faces $900m hit from US tariffsWeaker global demand is likely to depress commodity prices, says Westpac's Kelly Eckhold.03 Apr 03:35 AM
New ZealandSilver Fern Farms records $21.8m lossThe company said it bore the brunt of the costs to retain high farmgate returns.01 Apr 11:38 PM
OpinionCan red meat recover its glorious past?OPINION: New Zealand could tap into a hungry market – after all, the world loves meat.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer AwardTwo Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award20 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandMeat 'umamification' idea tops Dragon's Den competitionAgResearch senior scientist Renyu Zhang's idea makes use of lower-value product.12 Mar 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Billions on the line if Kiwi diplomats can't work their magic on TrumpOPINION: In a cruel twist of irony, our exporters have been diversifying away from China.08 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Solid demand': Strong start to the year for red meat exportsExport values in January increased 28% year-on-year to $927 million.05 Mar 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIs fake meat better for you than real meat?New York Times: Fake meat is plant-based but ultra-processed – so is it any healthier?19 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Positive sign': Red meat exports end 2024 on a highTotal export value increased 17% from last December to reach $1.04 billion.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Trump’s trade war – counting the ways it could hit Kiwis in the back pocketOPINION: Why do economists hate tariffs? And what will they do to your mortgage rate?05 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTrump trade wars: What impact tariffs will have on Kiwi businessesNew Zealand will feel the indirect impact of America's policy on world trade, experts say.03 Feb 03:57 AM
New ZealandStockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficultA man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRed meat sector launches Dragon's Den challengeThe best idea wins up to $10,000 to develop a business case.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew independent director for Alliance Group boardDay replaces Simon Robertson, who will step down from the board at the end of March.14 Jan 01:24 AM
New ZealandNew chief executive for NZ Meat BoardNick Beeby, acting chief executive since July 2024, replaces Sam McIvor.13 Jan 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.23 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay's economic future relies heavily on six industries (and tourism isn't one): ReportTourism has been left off a top-six list of industries to drive Hawke's Bay's economy.14 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhakatu Freezing Works: The history, the industry and the aftermathEwan McGregor, a 79-year-old historian, says he's got "a few books in me yet".24 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat can you buy for $1?The New Zealand $1 coin has halved in value since it was introduced in 1991.19 Nov 08:57 PM
New ZealandWaikato butchery Expleo brings home the baconThe Te Awamutu business won four national awards recently.19 Nov 02:00 AM
BusinessAlliance Group plunges further into the redFarmer-owned processor lost close to $100 million.19 Nov 12:40 AM
New ZealandSeptember red meat exports reflect complex global conditionsMeat Industry Association says there's still demand, but supplies have been constrained.01 Nov 01:30 AM
