Fonterra
Fonterra has no explanation for share sell-out
The dairy giant Fonterra says there's no reason why its share price fell to record lows this week. Audio
Fonterra pulls plug on venture capital division
Fonterra has scaled back its venture capital programme, to focus on sectors it's already pursuing. Audio
Fonterra sells stake in German food business
Fonterra has sold its stake in the German nutrition maker Foodspring for a 64-million-dollars gain. Audio
Business focus on Fonterra, Vocus and Labtests
Business commentator Rod Oram says the government has satisfied neither Fonterra nor its critics by proposing only minor changes to dairy industry regulations, a Swedish private equity firm group… Audio
New rules allow Fonterra to refuse milk from new suppliers
The government has backed off radical changes to the rules that forced Fonterra to take milk from any new dairy farms. In the first review of the rules in 18 years, Fonterra will be able to refuse the… Audio
Criticism of Reserve Bank, Fonterra review Chinese farms
Business commentator Rod Oram says banks are critical of the RBNZ in their submissions on its capital proposals. Fonterra is reviewing the future of its Chinese farms and its Brazilian joint venture… Audio
Fonterra drops earnings forecast amid challenging times
As you may have heard in the news, Fonterra is still under considerable pressure as its margins and earnings are hit by drought in Australia, sluggish sales in Latin America, and uncertain market… Audio
Vodafone is sold, Fonterra sells Tip Top
Business commentator Rod Oram discusses the sale of Vodafone NZ to a consortium which includes Infratil and Canadian firm Brookfield Asset Management, and Fonterra sells Tip Top - what next for the… Audio
Fonterra mulling Tip Top offers
The dairy giant Fonterra is moving ahead with the next stage of its plan to flick its Tip Top ice-cream business. Audio
Farming and faith: Southland dairy farmer and spiritual leader Reza-Abdul Jabbar
Reza-Abdul Jabbar believes he is the only Muslim dairy farm owner in New Zealand. He is also the Imam at the Southland Mosque – the most southern in the world. Reza came to New Zealand from West… Audio, Gallery
Farming and faith: Southland dairy farmer and spiritual leader Reza-Abdul Jabbar
Reza-Abdul Jabbar believes he is the only Muslim dairy farm owner in New Zealand. He is also the Imam at the Southland Mosque – the most southern in the world. Reza came to New Zealand from West…
AudioA dismal interim result for Fonterra
Business commentator Rod Oram talks to Kathryn about what has contributed to Fonterra's poor half-year results. Also, Yili, China's largest dairy company, offers to buy Westland co-op. Audio
Fonterra returns to profiability, but it's far from satisfied
Fonterra has returned to profitability but expects the business to be challenged over the balance of the financial year. Audio
Fonterra performance criticism 'harsh' - independent report
An independent analysis of the dairy sector shows Fonterra has one of the worst returns on money invested in the industry. Audio
Fonterra confirms new Chief Executive
Business commentator Rod Oram and Kathryn discuss the confirmation of Fonterra's new Chief Executive, Miles Hurrell. And the Reserve Bank invokes Tane Mahuta to explain the monetary system. Audio
Fonterra appoints Miles Hurrell to lead company
Fonterra's acting chief executive is staying on permanently, with a base pay packet of close to two million dollars a year. Audio
Fonterra raises forecast milk payout
Fonterra has raised its forecast milk payout to suppliers because of higher prices. Audio
Fonterra seeks radical revamp of rules it operates under
Fonterra's comments have come in submissions to the biggest structural change in the dairy industry for almost two decades.
Tip Top to stay Kiwi-owned? Fonterra says it will try
Fonterra is looking at the future of its only ice cream brand as part of an asset review that aims to cut its debt by $800 million. Video, Audio
Tip Top on the sales block for Fonterra
Fonterra has lowered its milk payout forecast for the third time in four months because of global oversupply and weak prices, as it puts the Tip Top ice cream business up for sale. Audio
