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RESEND2: Fonterra warned it has to stay competitive on milk payout

Fonterra must set industry standard for competitive farmgate milk price, says former director Jim van der Poel at annual meeting.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014

Animal welfare

Dog adoption drive uses split-screen tech to tug heartstrings

Pedigree's adoption drive cleverly uses split-screen tech in cinemas, showing moviegoers different dog tales based on donations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2012

Unified Communications

The Virtual Zoo

Explore your inner animal and meet furry friends online with the virtual zoo, featuring tips for pet care and interactive animal avatars.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010

Unified Communications

Respect Your Pet

It highlights the casually cruel things we do to pets – from inappropriate dress to silly photos – and gives pause (sorry) for thought.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Animal welfare stories

Agricultural Technology

Protect stock from leptospirosis before winter

Farmers are being urged to vaccinate herds and control rodents now, as winter conditions raise the risk of leptospirosis spreading to people.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017

Opinion

Grumpy tech guy: Shock collars shouldn't be on shop shelves

I love it when my two biggest passions (that's gadgetry and my two greyhounds) come together. Unfortunately, technology and pets don't always mix.

By Patrick Pilcher • 9 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016

Crowdfunding

Attention all cat lovers: our first cat cafe is coming

Poised to be New Zealand's first Cat Café, the Cat Lounge is looking to up and running via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015

Partner Programmes

NZ Merino inks $8 million contract to supply US-based SmartWool

The New Zealand Merino Company, which markets the nation's wool to customers on behalf of suppliers, has inked an $8 million one-year deal to supply 6.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015