One of Australia's last remaining dairy co-operatives has closed its ice cream factory and sent staff home eight months after devastating floods ripped through its operations.

Following a 10-month trial on its Te Rapa Smart Farm, Fonterra has given a big tick to a new organic, low-cost, safe, sustainable and long-life battery that could deliver greater energy security and distributed electricity generation for New Zealand.

Fonterra's outgoing chief financial officer Marc Rivers believes the co-operative is starting a new and exciting chapter.

Back in 1890, a young Italian stepped off the boat at Ellis Island on the way to his new life in California.

Clive Paton and Phyll Pattie have a knack of knowing when something feels just right.

This year is a significant one for Delegat, and for the family behind this globally successful wine company.

New Zealand Winegrowers is embarking on a timely brand refresh, to discover the 'essence' of the New Zealand Wine brand and create a powerful platform for members telling their own brand stories.

Kia ora tatou, Defining the essence of the New Zealand wine brand, and what makes it truly unique and distinctive on the world stage, has been a key focus for the New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) marketing team this year.

New results from long-running research suggest that farmed animals bred for less impact on the climate are as healthy and produce meat quality just as good, if not better.

The winners of the inaugural Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Awards were announced at a gala dinner at the Napier War Memorial Centre last night.