22+ hour, 49+ min ago   (305+ words) New Zealanders have been splurging on new products in early 2026, but some surprising items are not featuring on many "New Year, New Me" lists. Payment firm Afterpay released data showing what Kiwis were spending on during the New Year period…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (92+ words) Repeatedly low wheat prices are driving more farmers to turn to dairy. The Canterbury Regional Council says up to 25-thousand more dairy cows could be added to the region this year - with 32 new farms given the green light. Federated Farmers…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (90+ words) Fonterra still expects most dairy farmers to break even this season. It's lowered the forecast farmgate milk payout midpoint for this season, from $10 to $ ... Fonterra still expects most dairy farmers to break even this season. It's lowered the forecast farmgate…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (114+ words) Prices fell in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, and it's sparked concern for what this means for the dairy sector. This week's 2.4 percent drop &nbsp ... Prices fell in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, and it's sparked concern for…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (109+ words) ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley joined Mike Hosking to discusses a proposed sale by Fonterra, which could benefit New Zealand as a whole. Follow the podcast on New Zealand's economy could look to benefit from Fonterra's proposed sale. The proposed…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (98+ words) Our largest company has been seeing profits surge, despite a period of contraction in the economy as a whole." Fonterra's confirmed a 13% rise in annual operating profit." Its final farmgate milk payout to farmers has reached a new record high…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (119+ words) Food prices are continuing to rise, with a 5% increase in the year to August." Dairy continues to be the main driver, with the price of milk rising 16%, cheese 26%, and butter 32%. " Meat, poultry, and fish followed behind, up 8.1% annually." Fonterra Co-operative…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (132+ words) The United States Government has been pushing for more full-fat dairy products, and one Kiwi expert confirmed there's health benefits. Follow the podcast on The United States Government has been pushing for more full-fat dairy products, and one Kiwi expert…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (831+ words) Dairy co-op Fonterra has agreed to sell its consumer and associated businesses to French food group Lactalis for $3.845 billion - well above market expectations. The sale, which has been over a year in the making, is subject to regulatory approvals. Fonterra…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (375+ words) Multiple cheese products sold in New Zealand supermarkets have been recalled because of the possible presence of listeria. The Ministry for Primary Industries said the recall notice affects Food Snob and Mon Ami brand French cheeses. MPI said people should…...