AgribusinessKiwi growers get the pipThe kiwifruit growers' organisation is to review how its $500,000 annual funding is sourced.01 Nov 03:00 PM
Personal FinanceBlood and oil: Tragedy stains African moveDriving through Nairobi with blood pouring from a gunshot wound is not what Alan Mountfort visualised when he answered an ad to invest in an olive grove.30 Oct 03:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's $3.7m eased departure of 'fall guy'A Fonterra executive paid $3.7m when he left the dairy giant this year, was said to have been the fall guy for the disastrous investment in China's San Lu milk company.30 Oct 03:00 PM
EconomyTourism loses top foreign earnings crownTourism has lost its title as the nation's biggest export earner, falling behind the dairy sector.28 Oct 03:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentMystery Fonterra exec gets $3.7m payoutA departing Fonterra executive has pipped CEO Andrew Ferrier's take-home salary, receiving total payments of up to $3.72 million.28 Oct 01:30 AM
AgribusinessZespri set to reap benefits of dealNew Zealand's new Free Trade Agreement with Malaysia should be a flavour-booster for kiwifruit marketer Zespri.27 Oct 03:00 PM
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
New ZealandFactory puts pressure on to extend life of avocadosNew Zealand avocados could be sold in prepackaged halves or as guacamole that can be stored for as long as 60 days if a new company achieves its goals.20 Oct 03:00 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
AgribusinessVineyards target United StatesA group of top wineries is joining forces with NZ Trade and Enterprise to target the "ultra-premium" American wine market.18 Oct 03:00 PM
Official Cash RateNZ saved from major financial damage - Reserve BankNew Zealand escaped major damage during the recent global financial crisis, says the Reserve Bank in its Annual Report.08 Oct 09:00 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
AgribusinessBiggest commodity price hike in 22 yearsNZ's export commodity prices made their biggest monthly rise in 22 years last montth, rising 6.8 per cent from August, the ANZ Commodity Price Index shows.05 Oct 02:30 AM