Fonterra Shareholders' Council chair resigns due to "lack of comfort" with parts of Trading Among Farmers; Council then announces TAF support

Weak exports give a lower-than-expected trade surplus in April; down 70% from the same month last year

Govt Bill allows banks to use assets other than residential mortgages for covered bond security and entities other than registered banks to issue covered bonds in the future

Fonterra tightens TAF rules to safeguard 100% farmer ownership, following concerns raised about size of new 'shareholders' fund for redemption capital

Fonterra cuts 2011/12 payout forecast 30 cents to NZ$6.45-6.55 per kg milksolids; announces 2012/13 initial forecast of NZ$5.95-6.05

Roger J Kerr says the recent sharp fall in the NZD is more than can be justified. You agree?

NZ Dairies receiver in 'advanced discussions' with potential buyers

The market dictates we need to continue our pasture based systems.

Producers receive lower prices in 1Q on falling commodity prices, strong dollar

After a "torrid" first six months, Allan Barber says the meat industry is looking ahead to better operating conditions.  Your view?

HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the NZ$'s further slide as investor nerves grow over the European debt crisis and weaker global growth; JP Morgan's shock trading loss isn't helping either