Eclectic path to perfect job
Eclectic path to perfect job
Rhodes Donald has led a colourful life.
Sally Rae
Fonterra's August global dairy auction result defies expectations
Fonterra's August global dairy auction result defies expectations
Fonterra has achieved its highest-ever monthly revenue through the GlobalDairyTrade auction platform in August, selling 109,664 metric tonnes of product worth $685 million.
Dairy prices at auction reverse falls
Dairy prices at auction reverse falls
Fonterra's contamination scare continues to have little impact on dairy prices, with this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction up 2.3%.
Otago farms ideal for venture
Otago farms ideal for venture
Otago has become the launch-pad for a Waikato company's new dairy farm investment business, with the acquisition of two Clarendon properties.
Dunedin-designed turbine could go global
Dunedin-designed turbine could go global
When Vanuatuan villagers finally saw water flowing in their village after waiting for more than three decades, it was time for a celebration.
Entrepreneurs scanning business opportunities
Entrepreneurs scanning business opportunities
Three entrepreneurial Dunedin men have a goal - to create jobs.
Science award winner values time at Invermay
Science award winner values time at Invermay
George Davis, who spent decades working at Invermay, has been acknowledged by the sheep industry for his contribution to sheep industry science.
New role fulfils rural passion
New role fulfils rural passion
Kim Reilly recalls how she was a ''ridiculous tomboy'', growing up in a farming family on the Taieri Plains, - so it was no surprise that she pursued a career in the rural sector.
Fonterra meets pricing rules
Fonterra meets pricing rules
Fonterra is ''largely'' meeting its statutory requirements when it comes to calculating the price it pays dairy farmers for their raw milk, the Commerce Commission has found.
No Ravensdown rebate for first time in 35 years
No Ravensdown rebate for first time in 35 years
Ravensdown shareholders will miss out on a rebate for the first year in the fertiliser company's 35-year history after a loss-making operation in Australia caused a profit plunge.
Decision on Invermay 'complete lunacy'
Decision on Invermay 'complete lunacy'
Former Invermay director Dr Jock Allison has described AgResearch's proposed restructuring - and its effect on Invermay - as ''complete lunacy'', both from economic and science perspectives.
Retiring CEO praised for work
Retiring CEO praised for work
It was an emotional day yesterday for Summerset chief executive Norah Barlow, as she announced her impending retirement.
Goodwill write-off hits PGG Wrightson result
Goodwill write-off hits PGG Wrightson result
PGG Wrightson's decision to write off goodwill of $321.1 million has seen it report a $306.5 million loss for the year to June 30.
Summerset growth continues
Summerset growth continues
Retirement village and aged-care operator Summerset Group, which operates in Dunedin, continues its rapid growth with an after-tax net profit of $10.8 million for the half year, up 174% on the first half of 2012.
Family's contribution engraved on Dunedin
Family's contribution engraved on Dunedin
When Brian Swan left school in 1962, there was no doubt what he wanted to do for a career.
Land monitoring critically important
Land monitoring critically important
When it comes to farming, Barrie Wills is an advocate for striking the right balance between conservation and production.
Paramedic up in air, on road
Paramedic up in air, on road
Annabel Taylor feels privileged to serve the rural community.
Lifestyle and university drew couple
Lifestyle and university drew couple
2013 Upstart Director Award winner Mark Berryman and his wife Liz have been lured South by study opportunities at the University of Otago and the lifestyle. Sally Rae reports.
Lower PGGW earnings forecast
Lower PGGW earnings forecast
An ''extremely difficult'' trading year for farmers is forecast to affect PGG Wrightson's final result for the year to June.
Scare reaction will take time
Scare reaction will take time
Although the overnight GlobalDairyTrade auction will have given the first indication of buyers' reaction to the Fonterra botulism scare, a clearer idea of ongoing market impact may not emerge until next month, Rabobank senior dairy analyst Hayley Moynihan says.