Synlait juggles high milk price risk with retaining farmer-suppliers: agri-business expert

A Synlait milk truck. Photo: Synlait/supplied Paying dairy farmers a premium for their white gold could come at a cost to Synlait Milk, according to an agribusiness expert. The Dunsandel-based processor and... Read more »

NZ more expensive than most OECD countries: What can we do about it?

By Susan Edmunds of RNZ New Zealand is an expensive country, Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says, with many products priced well above the OECD average. And some things – such... Read more »

Auckland baby boutique arson: Alec Bellamy, who previously targeted radio host, jailed after mental health lapse

“However, the potential for that was ever present.” Pram display ablaze Bellamy has been in jail awaiting trial and sentencing since September 21 last year, when police arrested him about 7am that... Read more »

Two key names missing from Whitney Hansen’s first Black Ferns squad

New Black Ferns coach Whitney Hansen. Photo: Photosport A couple of key names are missing from Whitney Hansen’s first squad as Black Ferns head coach, with 30-players selected for next month’s Pacific... Read more »

White Ferns v South Africa live updates: Fourth Twenty20 International from Wellington

All the action of game four of the T20 International series between the White Ferns and South Africa, from Wellington’s Hnry Stadium. Game three report The White Ferns’ see-sawing T20 series against... Read more »

Analysis: PM Christopher Luxon takes the reins and risk on looming economic crisis

New Zealanders are really starting to feel the pinch from the United States and Israel’s attacks as fuel prices get close to $4/litre at the pump. Photo: RNZ / Quin Tauetau Analysis... Read more »

Māori seats referendum push: Why a simple yes or no vote falls short – Opinion

Those who favour abolition argue that Māori representation is now strong without reserved electorates. In the current Parliament, 33 of 123 MPs identify as Māori – around 27% of the House compared... Read more »

‘One of the most dated GDP report cards in recent memory’

NZ’s GDP rose about 0.3 percent in the three months to December, compared to the Reserve Bank’s February forecast of 0.5 percent. Photo: RNZ Economic growth estimated at 0.3 percent in three... Read more »

What Wattie’s frozen veg exit could mean for arable and seed growers

Around 350 mostly fulltime roles would be impacted, including vegetable growers – around 220 of them in Canterbury alone. Heinz Wattie’s previously said the decision was not taken lightly, but was a... Read more »

‘No need to panic’, fuel supplier says as average petrol price surges past $3

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: Nick Monro Drivers are being urged not to panic-buy fuel amid going concerns about rising prices. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nicola Willis stands by her government’s decision to... Read more »