BDBDAgribusinessDemand for lambs' wool lackingNew Zealand lamb wool prices continued to decline at this week's auction amid lacklustre demand during the peak production period. The 10 Feb 02:34 AM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Taihape man shears one million sheepKopere Downs has been a shearer for 20 years, and now he's reached a major milestone. He has shorn his millionth sheep. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Feb 06:25 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Taihape man shears one million sheep Kopere Downs has been a shearer for 20 years, and now he's reached a major milestone. He has shorn his millionth sheep. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch07 Feb 05:57 AM
VideoWATCH NZH Local Focus: World shearing record smashedThree shearers from different corners of the country have smashed a world shearing record - 1611 strongwool ewes between them in just eight hours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Jan 03:59 AM
BDBDAgribusinessWool prices fall in first auction of yearWool prices at this week's auction fell, particularly for varieties sourced from the North Island.12 Jan 11:48 PM
BDBDBusinessWeak demand for wool sees stockpilingWeak overseas demand for the fibre is likely to see the country's stockpiles rise to the highest level since the Global Financial Crisis.27 Dec 09:17 PM
New ZealandTirau's sheep and ram duo off the marketThe chance to get your hands Tirau's giant animal couple has now gone - with the corrugated sheep and ram sold to a buyer this week.10 Nov 11:42 PM
CompaniesIncome set to fall for NZ farmersSheep and beef farmers are in for a 13 per cent fall in income this year, particularly if the NZ dollar remains high, according to Beef and Lamb NZ.01 Nov 08:21 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Tararua farmers try to 'save the sheep'Feral sheep are under threat but Wimbledon farmer Brian Hales is showcasing what these exotic breeds have to offer. Made with funding from NZ on Air03 Oct 05:27 AM
RoyalsWoolly thinking's best: CharlesHe is well known for his passion for plants, but this may be the strangest crop the Prince of Wales has yet tried to raise. Prince 03 Sep 09:00 PM
CrimeWool stolen to pay for funeralA woman who stole thousands of dollars worth of wool told police she needed money to help pay for a family funeral. Flora Elizabeth 06 Jul 03:37 AM
BDBDRetailNZ Merino inks 5-year, $45M contract with Italy's RedaNZ Merino has signed a five-year, $45 million deal to supply fine wool to Italian luxury fabric manufacturer Successori Reda.01 Jun 01:34 AM
Agribusiness104 jobs cut at Cavalier BremworthA rejigging of Cavalier Bremworth's operations will see up to 68 jobs lost from Whanganui and 36 from Christchurch.13 Apr 10:56 PM
AgribusinessCavalier Corp may shed 65 staffCavalier Corporation has started consultation with its manufacturing staff in Christchurch and Whanganui in relation to a proposed consolidation of its carpet operations.13 Apr 04:11 AM
BDBDCompaniesWool prices hold firm even with largest buyer absentNew Zealand wool prices held firm at auction even though buyers from China, the country's largest export market, were absent.12 Feb 02:00 AM
BDBDAgribusinessWool prices up at first auction of 2016Wool prices rose at the first auction following the Christmas and New Year holiday period, helped by the lower New Zealand dollar.08 Jan 03:27 AM
BDBDBusinessComCom approves Cavalier Wool's wool acquisitionThe Commerce Commission approved a plan for Cavalier Wool Holdings to acquire New Zealand Wool Services International's wool scouring business and assets.12 Nov 08:00 PM
BDBDRetailSlipper-maker extends wool contractGlerups, the Danish woollen slipper maker, has extended its contract with New Zealand woolgrowers to meet increased demand for its product.02 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ wool prices ease in first sale of seasonThe prices eased in the first sale of the new 2015/16 season as demand weakened.10 Jul 02:15 AM
AgribusinessPrimary industries revenue forecast to drop 8pcMPI forecasts revenue from primary industries will drop to $35.2 billion in the year to June.08 Jun 10:00 PM
BDBDEconomyLamb wool prices hit recordNew Zealand lamb wool prices jumped to a record high amid strong demand from exporters and limited supplies.05 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Saudi sheep farm deal far too woollyIf NZ taxpayers have provided a businessman with a sheep farm in compensation for his loss, it raises many more questions than Minister Murray McCully has been inclined to answer.01 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessNZ heads for lowest wool clip in 6 yearsNew Zealand's smallest annual wool clip in six years reflects the lowest sheep flock in more than 70 years.27 May 02:15 AM
BDBDCommoditiesNZ wool auction volumes set to climb 83pc next weekWool auction volumes are set to increase next week as farmers who have been holding out put their bales on the market.15 May 03:21 AM
BDBDBusinessWool prices rise on low supplyNew Zealand wool prices rose at auction, with lamb wool touching a fresh four-year high and crossbred wool hitting a six-month high, stoked by a weaker local currency and low seasonal supply.08 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessSheep meat price drops 10%Sheep meat prices have fallen by about 10 per cent over the past two months, driven by a drop in demand in China and difficult conditions in another important export market - Britain.04 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessBank picks wool prices to hold steadyWool prices have recovered some lost ground and are expected to remain steady throughout the year, says ASB Bank in its latest commodities report.27 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessWool price steady as volumes fall backNew Zealand wool prices remained steady at the latest weekly auction as volumes decline following the end of the main shearing season.20 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDRetailNZ Merino signs $8m deal with US firmThe New Zealand Merino Company, which markets wool to customers on behalf of suppliers, has inked an $8 million one-year deal to supply 600 tonnes of New Zealand fine and medium micron wool to US....14 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessHousing for under $100KMobile pod housing, starting from $97,900, is arriving in New Zealand in response to our housing crisis.20 Mar 02:59 AM
BDBDBusinessLamb wool in demandNew Zealand lamb wool prices jumped to their highest level in almost four years this week.05 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessKiwi firm puts new spin on woolKiwis are used to making a living off a sheep's back.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandShrek makes sheepish debut at Te PapaA new incarnation of Shrek the Sheep goes on public display today. The male merino gained global fame after evading capture for six years and acquiring a phenomenal 27kg fleece.30 Oct 04:00 PM
