Fonterra
Fonterra fined $192k over buttermilk stink
The dairy giant has been fined after millions of litres of buttermilk were discharged at Eltham's wastewater plant, causing a stench to linger for months.
Fonterra fined over waste in waterways
Fonterra has been fined nearly $175,000 for discharging wastewater from its Edgecumbe plant into waterways.
Banks cutting cashflow to some farmers
Dairy farmers say bank credit is drying up faster than Fonterra's milk payout and accuse banks of tough tactics. Audio
Farmers react to low milk price, Fonterra job cuts.
The Federated Farmers dairy chairperson is Andrew Hoggard. Audio
Fonterra's announced sweeping job cuts questioned
Many in the dairy sector are questioning whether Fonterra's losing sight of what New Zealand farmers need after it announced sweeping job cuts yesterday. Audio
Fonterra cuts to come mostly from NZ
Fonterra says that most of the 523 jobs it is cutting as part of restructuring will come from New Zealand. Audio
Farmers hurting after another drop in milk prices
Fonterra is cutting 523 jobs and says more could go in the coming months as it pushes ahead with plans to cut costs and make the company more resiliant. Audio
Fonterra job cuts likely from head office - analyst
Dairy giant Fonterra has announced it's cutting 523 jobs. Fonterra declined to be interviewed, but an agribusiness analyst, Keith Woodford, is with us. Audio
Fears grow for farmer well-being
Fonterra is cutting 523 jobs as it pushes ahead with restructuring plans to cut costs and make the company more resiliant in an increasingly volitile market. Audio
Fonterra job cuts: Challenging conditions
Falling global prices, an oversupply of milk and poor payouts have been taking a toll on the dairy giant.
What now for Dairy farmers with new drop in price?
National Manager of Agriculture, BNZ. Audio
Dairy prices
The overall average for dairy commodities in the Global Dairy Trade auction fell 10.7 percent to $US2082 per tonne. Audio
Forecast payout could be in firing line
Fonterra's forecast payout to farmers could be in the firing line after a major fall in dairy prices overnight. Audio
Former Fonterra CEO dies
The man who was at the helm of Fonterra between 2001 and 2003 has died in London. Craig Norgate was described by John Key as a strong member of New Zealand's business community. Audio
Lee White pays tribute to Craig Norgate
The former chief executive of Fonterra, Craig Norgate has died in the UK aged just 50 . Audio
Fonterra talks to staff about streamlining its business
Fonterra says it's started talking to staff about streamlining its business to lift returns. Audio
Court heard Fonterra knew the risks of dumping buttermilk
A court has heard that Fonterra knew full well the risks of dumping millions of litres of buttermilk waste at Eltham in 2013 and had other options to dispose of it. Audio
More Fonterra farmers choose to lock in guaranteed prices
Lower dairy prices have persuaded more Fonterra dairy farmers to lock in some of their milk at a guaranteed price for the new season. Audio
More Fonterra farmers choose to lock in guaranteed prices
Fonterra says more farmers are choosing to lock in some of their milk at a guaranteed price for the new season. Audio
