Fonterra
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
A 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
Fonterra loosens ties with Beingmate
Fonterra looks to be loosening its links with its troubled Chinese investment -- infant formula firm, Beingmate. Audio
Dairy prices rise for the first time since May
The first rise in dairy prices in six months brings them off two-year lows.
More effort needed to reduce environmental impact of dairying, Fonterra says
The dairy giant identifies climate change, water and waste as areas for improvement in its annual sustainability report.
A2 Milk signals early surge in sales and profit
Dairy company A2 Milk's sales and profit are at record highs, just four months into this financial year. In a trading update released to the market this morning, A2 said...
Fonterra considering Chinese Beingmate exodus
Fonterra is considering the sale of three assets, but says it won't include the consumer and food service business. Audio
Fonterra's Open Gates Open Day
People have flocked to register to visit Fonterra farms this weekend. Three times the number of people who visited open farms last year want to see farming in action this year. Audio
Fonterra’s ‘sorry’ not enough for all shareholders
Fonterra managers met with 400 shareholders in Waikato today to apologise for their nine-figure loss. As Eric Frykberg reports, while many farmers backed the co-operative, others were fuming. Audio
Fonterra told to make better returns
A report commissioned by the Fonterra Shareholders Council, has found the dairy cooperative's return on capital has been materially lower than benchmarks over the past 17 years, and has also… Audio
Fonterra forecasts payout will drop by up to 50 cents a kg
Dairy farmers are preparing to tighten their belts after Fonterra announced another drop in its forecast milk payout for this season. The co-operative is now forecasting a payout between $6.25 and… Video, Audio
Fonterra under pressure to reveal future plans
Dairy giant Fonterra is expected to post a substantial annual loss when it releases its financial results on Thursday, but as much attention will be on its future plans as on the numbers.