New Zealand confectionery company RJ’s has confirmed it will no longer manufacture Jaffas, the iconic orange-coated chocolate sweets, citing declining sales.
The Levin-based sweetmaker confirmed to 1News today that the treat had been pulled.
“We are unfortunately unable to keep making Jaffas due to declining sales,” a company representative said.
“We know this will be disappointing news for many Kiwis and loyal Jaffas fans around New Zealand. Many of us have grown up enjoying the classic flavour combo of the crispy orange shell and smooth chocolate centre.
“However, there have sadly not been enough people buying Jaffas in recent times to support its continued ranging on shelves.”
Jaffas, known for their distinctive orange shell, have been an iconic treat for years.
The orange chocolate balls do not appear on the product page of the RJ’s website.
RJ’s said it was “extremely tough” to say goodbye to Jaffas but emphasised the company continued to innovate.
“We are committed to continuing to innovate across our extensive RJ’s range with delicious new products to excite and delight consumers.”
RJ’s took over manufacturing and production of Jaffas in 2018 after Mondelez International, then making Cadbury products, confirmed the closure of its Dunedin factory.
The spherical treat had already been quietly removed from supermarket shelves across the ditch in 2023, also citing declining sales.
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According to the farmers, the pipe network was originally scheduled to be upgraded in 2021, but never was."},{"_id":"Z53F2IRTVJA5DEOMP4E6JXQTKI","type":"text","content":"
Watercare says it had expedited repairs to the wastewater overflow."},{"_id":"3UENO7WXSFDHZNDJGETPFF6LNY","type":"text","content":"
Chief executive Jamie Sinclair told Morning Report it had to build a new wastewater treatment plant and pump station, but will make a short-term fix by September."},{"_id":"DOP63FO3KRHGHOXI65N2T4G66Y","type":"text","content":"
"The first part is expediting what I'd call an interim solution, which is an over-pumping solution, which will be in place by the end of August, which will reduce those overflows by about 50%."},{"_id":"2CMBXU6F4FADPMYS6UO4APYWIQ","type":"text","content":"
"That's not the end solution, there will still be overflows. For the final outcome, we have reorganised our programme - the previous timeline was 2028 - we are now looking to have the outcome, an almost full reduction in overflows by the end of 2026."},{"_id":"NNCHWXFT4BGK5LOLMT2WFT5AOY","type":"text","content":"
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"We've been investing for the last six years in this community. We'll be spending about $450 million. And it's really this final piece of the puzzle which will alleviate the overflows at that particular location.""},{"_id":"3EBFRWS5N5CFPGWFY7ZIEISSSE","type":"text","content":"
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"Yeah, we're cleaning up their mess and we're not receiving any support for literally working in human waste," he said."},{"_id":"Z4PCUB43NNDCTNIT6TFEWZ5NEM","type":"text","content":"
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Lynette Dunn of Orata Marine Oysters said she had not been able to sell any locally grown produce since Christmas and had to approach Work and Income for financial support."},{"_id":"NABYYTAFCZCGHJUKDP3E3C3YTM","type":"text","content":"
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Dunn's family business has run for 30 years and has overcome many adversities, but she said this has been the toughest period."},{"_id":"36VYSIUHNNDXLEWLXQ2A5EHWFM","type":"text","content":"
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Woolworths has issued a recall of 18% fat beef mince products sold in the North Island due to the possible plastic contamination in certain batches."},{"_id":"C5AIRV5ALVD3HFT7ECQNHKINXQ","type":"text","content":"
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New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle said the affected mince "may contain blue plastic" and warned consumers against eating it."},{"subtype":"video","_id":"KAGERNVXHJEQBARATUWBR6Y4VI","additional_properties":{"duration":96427},"embed":{"id":"2770241","config":{"brightcoveVideoId":"6375112303112","videoType":"vod","id":"2770241","brightcoveAccount":"963482464001"},"url":"https://apis-public-prod.tech.tvnz.co.nz/hummingbird-arc/v1/assets/vod/1e4ba970-56c0-11f0-8053-914cce1e941b"},"type":"custom_embed"},{"_id":"RFL4NPSYXFEINGCZPWGAXSCRKA","type":"text","content":"
"If you have any of this mince ... don’t eat it. You can return it to the place of purchase for a refund. If that’s not possible, throw it out," he said."},{"_id":"OGOXRF3IVRBELDVWXZ54RTBDDY","type":"text","content":"
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Foodstuffs North Island has been issued a warning for treatment of a supplier that likely breached the Grocery Industry Competition Act 2023. "},{"_id":"KKWMQZQ4WJBSVOSK5MRAAAW6JY","type":"text","content":"
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New Zealand's mandatory Grocery Supply Code was introduced under the Grocery Industry Competition Act, created to increase transparency and certainty for suppliers through a set of rules supermarkets need to follow when dealing with suppliers."},{"_id":"WBWPONVOIVH2NB7YI6VOIQV5L4","type":"text","content":"
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He was "concerned" this followed a pattern of behaviour that has been present in the industry for decades. "},{"_id":"DO5LYWBIGZDQLLKPEFOSLCGPGM","type":"text","content":"
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Van Heerden said the Commerce Commission had surveyed suppliers and was concerned with the responses."},{"_id":"YCABKNVMQVD3FO6CHL637LL4NE","type":"text","content":"
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Whether it is a block of butter or cheese, a kilogram of mince, a dozen eggs or a cooked chook, food prices have gone up rapidly."},{"_id":"S3Z2LSQCLZEQVNHSTXV7WJYLZA","type":"text","content":"
The latest Stats NZ figures show in the past 12 months food prices have gone up 4.4% — the highest increase since December 2023."},{"_id":"3EJUGWLG3VEV3KNJX4I7IWLQIM","type":"text","content":"
Over the last three years, RNZ's Checkpoint has been tracking a weekly shop from the same suburb at a Woolworths and Pak'nSave supermarket to see just how much groceries have gone up at the checkout."},{"_id":"HCP7WUPTUJCBZISOIRLMWZGETY","type":"text","content":"
Some of the results are more eye-watering than mouth-watering. For over three years, Checkpoint has tracked the cost of 36 items likely to be in a household's trolley."},{"_id":"IFE3PD252VD3RJG6ONCDX2VPDQ","type":"text","content":"
In May 2022, our first shop at Woolworths Greenlane cost us $238 and $217 at Pak'nSave Royal Oak."},{"_id":"26UZBYOKK5GRPGISN2YTM4CVLA","type":"text","content":"
Today, those same items at Woolworths have shot up to $305 — an extra $67 at the checkout. Pak'nSave our shop, now set us back $270 — an extra $53."},{"owner":{"sponsored":false,"id":"tvnz"},"address":{},"auth":{"1":"e8d2184a632a09c9780eb6048aa3507acff5cc57564ea602443217f7d6ccc8a2"},"caption":"Pak'n Save and Countdown (file image)","source":{"system":"photo center","name":"rnz.co.nz","edit_url":"","source_type":"other","additional_properties":{"editor":"photo center"}},"type":"image","distributor":{"mode":"reference","reference_id":"e1b95f2d-4b70-4554-abb5-e24c115cc2bd"},"version":"0.10.9","url":"https://cloudfront-ap-southeast-2.images.arcpublishing.com/tvnz/RH3IAZROLVFDVCSVQWUURNLVQY.jpg","licensable":false,"alt_text":"Pak'n Save and Countdown (file image)","credits":{"affiliation":[{"name":"Source: rnz.co.nz","type":"author"}],"by":[]},"subtitle":"Pak'n Save and Countdown (file image)","width":793,"_id":"RH3IAZROLVFDVCSVQWUURNLVQY","additional_properties":{"fullSizeResizeUrl":"/resizer/v2/RH3IAZROLVFDVCSVQWUURNLVQY.jpg?auth=e8d2184a632a09c9780eb6048aa3507acff5cc57564ea602443217f7d6ccc8a2","proxyUrl":"/resizer/v2/RH3IAZROLVFDVCSVQWUURNLVQY.jpg?auth=e8d2184a632a09c9780eb6048aa3507acff5cc57564ea602443217f7d6ccc8a2","originalUrl":"https://cloudfront-ap-southeast-2.images.arcpublishing.com/tvnz/RH3IAZROLVFDVCSVQWUURNLVQY.jpg","published":true,"resizeUrl":"/resizer/v2/RH3IAZROLVFDVCSVQWUURNLVQY.jpg?auth=e8d2184a632a09c9780eb6048aa3507acff5cc57564ea602443217f7d6ccc8a2","thumbnailResizeUrl":"/resizer/v2/RH3IAZROLVFDVCSVQWUURNLVQY.jpg?auth=e8d2184a632a09c9780eb6048aa3507acff5cc57564ea602443217f7d6ccc8a2&width=300","version":3,"countryId":0,"originalName":"Pak'n Save and Countdown (file image)","mime_type":"application/octet-stream","restricted":false,"galleries":[],"galleryOrder":0,"has_published_copy":false,"ptgVersion":0},"created_date":"2025-06-30T21:12:59Z","last_updated_date":"2025-06-30T22:28:03Z","height":416},{"_id":"WDFH524BHNE57PCPFUAHFAX5HU","type":"text","content":"
Compared to our 2022 shop, seasonal vegetables like carrots and cabbage were cheaper. Other items that had come down slightly or stayed the same were Watties baked beans, plain flour, Mightyfresh wheatmeal toast bread and diced tomatoes."},{"_id":"MV7GSBKMU5CEJFFRHLO53DY4QI","type":"text","content":"
But they were mostly exceptions, most of the items on the shopping list cost more."},{"_id":"4GZMQ4DQRZDR5KODONO6I6RBHU","type":"text","content":"
Some shoppers told Checkpoint they have noticed an increase on some items in particular."},{"_id":"7JNF2EUEZNDOXHS3AJFWF6J2FY","type":"text","content":"
"Olive oil is really expensive, and eggs," said one shopper. "Dairy items I've noticed but even just general fresh fruit and vege.""},{"_id":"OUIUYT6M3ZFL7J2FIRVNFLQYTY","type":"text","content":"
Others said meat was on the list."},{"_id":"KPKNLFHLMJBG7HTJDIUDVFJPME","type":"text","content":"
Unsurprisingly, dairy had one of the biggest jumps."},{"subtype":"video","_id":"MB7IF2GZA5BQVCT7ZCZ4KFUCDQ","additional_properties":{"duration":122859},"embed":{"id":"2765454","config":{"brightcoveVideoId":"6370260926112","videoType":"vod","id":"2765454","brightcoveAccount":"963482464001"},"url":"https://apis-public-prod.tech.tvnz.co.nz/hummingbird-arc/v1/assets/vod/a8c4f970-0527-11f0-8470-71e9de8337e8"},"type":"custom_embed"},{"_id":"XEGMPDJK6JHAHGO7FOKNN2J3DM","type":"text","content":"
At both supermarkets you still could not get a 1kg block of cheese for $10 or less. Although 1kg is now $1 dollar cheaper at Woolworths for $12.49. "},{"_id":"RTRCW4YFOVAQJKXTGLJZHWLQK4","type":"text","content":"
At Pak'nSave, a 1kg block stayed much the same at $11.89."},{"_id":"EPCIFDD77BFVFO5GZ64SETUME4","type":"text","content":"
Two litres of standard blue top milk were sitting at just under $5 at both supermarkets."},{"_id":"CSYGP6434VHQ7F3JZ3QCLXQ7EI","type":"text","content":"
In 2022, a 500g block of Woolworths branded butter cost $5.80, now a whopping $8.50. "},{"_id":"HUFRTXHXH5HORB7X5MWWUVF6VI","type":"text","content":"
At Pak'nSave it was a similar story, in 2022 it was $5.70 for a Pams 500g block, now $8.30."},{"_id":"XDY47KCZPBEGVKP3ZP6O44AZMA","type":"text","content":"
One shopper said their family uses a lot of butter and they were feeling the pinch, "It's been absolutely ridiculous it's almost $10"."},{"_id":"UDNU4BYSAZCI3KPP2THJUQOGUM","type":"text","content":"
Others said they bought butter in bulk from Costco to save money "to buy cheaper New Zealand butter in bulk and freeze it rather than buying at the supermarkets"."},{"_id":"ZH4VAGTXNBG4XMF6GT3N4QA7DE","type":"text","content":"
A 50 box of Twinning's Earl Grey tea more than doubled in price at Pak'nSave to $7.89."},{"_id":"CG3K5FVA3BBMRB3VXVT5MLGYIM","type":"text","content":"
As for a dozen barn eggs, those more than doubled at Pak'nSave to $9.59 and $9.50 at Woolworths."},{"owner":{"sponsored":false,"id":"tvnz"},"address":{},"auth":{"1":"9f6930505204e267dd44a4d04a96a6f14b2013b845b6989d29a843f3a0330c6b"},"caption":"","source":{"system":"photo center","edit_url":"","additional_properties":{"editor":"photo center"}},"taxonomy":{},"type":"image","version":"0.10.9","url":"https://cloudfront-ap-southeast-2.images.arcpublishing.com/tvnz/MK3JGVGMSVHANNAROATVPFIGB4.jpg","licensable":false,"alt_text":"","credits":{"affiliation":[{"name":"Getty Images","type":"author"}],"by":[{"name":"Pawel Kacperek","type":"author"}]},"subtitle":"A dozen chicken eggs in a paper package lie on the table","width":1295,"_id":"MK3JGVGMSVHANNAROATVPFIGB4","additional_properties":{"fullSizeResizeUrl":"/resizer/v2/MK3JGVGMSVHANNAROATVPFIGB4.jpg?auth=9f6930505204e267dd44a4d04a96a6f14b2013b845b6989d29a843f3a0330c6b","iptc_source":"iStockphoto","proxyUrl":"/resizer/v2/MK3JGVGMSVHANNAROATVPFIGB4.jpg?auth=9f6930505204e267dd44a4d04a96a6f14b2013b845b6989d29a843f3a0330c6b","takenOn":"2023-12-21T00:00:00Z","originalUrl":"https://cloudfront-ap-southeast-2.images.arcpublishing.com/tvnz/MK3JGVGMSVHANNAROATVPFIGB4.jpg","published":true,"resizeUrl":"/resizer/v2/MK3JGVGMSVHANNAROATVPFIGB4.jpg?auth=9f6930505204e267dd44a4d04a96a6f14b2013b845b6989d29a843f3a0330c6b","thumbnailResizeUrl":"/resizer/v2/MK3JGVGMSVHANNAROATVPFIGB4.jpg?auth=9f6930505204e267dd44a4d04a96a6f14b2013b845b6989d29a843f3a0330c6b&width=300","version":3,"countryId":0,"originalName":"iStock-1939501587.jpg","mime_type":"image/jpeg","restricted":false,"galleries":[],"galleryOrder":0,"has_published_copy":false,"iptc_title":"Contributor","ptgVersion":0},"created_date":"2024-06-09T23:39:15Z","last_updated_date":"2025-06-30T22:28:03Z","slug":"1939501587","height":809},{"_id":"J2BFSD6655CXRNLO2FLKFN7PXM","type":"text","content":"
The humble beef mince, now not so humble, at 1kg used to cost $11.99 at PAK'n SAVE, now $18.99. At Countdown, it was up from $14.90 in 2022 to $23.80 now."},{"_id":"GYRWFWQ5QFFG5A7QOTD2APH6GE","type":"text","content":"
For some, it is now a luxury among other items they are going without."},{"_id":"7SNEDIKUBBGV3COJRKRP4HKOEU","type":"text","content":"
"Probably meat products and dairy," said one shopper."},{"_id":"4I5QQ364PVDFPJPXLPQG64KLCE","type":"text","content":"
Others were also leaving those products on the shelves and opting for a butter "blend" and no brand versions."},{"_id":"BRAPRNB4ZZA4XOFL4AY6QRPNHY","type":"text","content":"
One man said snacks were off the shopping list. "Snack bars and extra things you'd put into kids lunches.""},{"_id":"L54YJOARZBFOZA3ZQMFLHAYBGQ","type":"text","content":"
One woman said she had left her broccoli and cauliflower out of the shop."},{"_id":"O254EXSSAVAKNCGEYBC3TWWWSE","type":"text","content":"
Washing and toiletry products also came out far more expensive."},{"_id":"FRVM4QPJCFD6BNKROQUVHZNAPA","type":"text","content":"
Four kilograms of Persil sensitive washing powder was $22 at both supermarkets in 2022, now an extra $13 at Woolworths and $6.50 more at Pak'nSave."},{"_id":"JWGOLK3XYBAZPKLPDT5TFTQKAY","type":"text","content":"
Huggies size 3 nappies were an extra $10 at Pak'nSave and a litre of Palmolive body wash was an extra $5 at Woolworths."},{"_id":"MFFF25EZIBDXVEFFSJ5NNGK3QY","type":"text","content":"
For those advising to stock up on staples or frozen to cut costs, rice, noodles, sugar and frozen vegetables — all more expensive."},{"_id":"OGKDPXT4CZDEXMZR2D7FO6ZF3M","type":"text","content":"
Meat plants across Aotearoa are struggling to match low volumes of livestock coming through with staffing levels."},{"_id":"XIE5SSCBWZDAFKB3MLEUKFB7CU","type":"text","content":"
New Zealand's national sheep flock and dairy herd have continued to decline in recent years, impacting the flow of livestock into meat works."},{"_id":"527BRQVP5RFIPJ52MFG3EA4VLY","type":"text","content":"
However, this has also created a competitive environment for farmers, some of whom were earning record prices for their stock, exacerbating the challenge of profitability for meat companies."},{"_id":"S6HQLXBSANGX5FNZYCIXSCU4BE","type":"text","content":"
Consistently declining livestock numbers saw red meat farmer-owned cooperative Alliance Group close its Smithfield processing plant in Timaru last year."},{"_id":"ODQDORKWP5ETLNTMYAQHZ7ETFA","type":"text","content":"
Major red meat processor Silver Fern Farms' chief executive Dan Boulton told the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit in Ōtautahi this week, that the organisation was pulling thousands of seasonal workers off the chain to match capacity with the supply of livestock."},{"_id":"TJJUST5SQNH57JCK4NWSGEVYKY","type":"text","content":"
"We're holding on tight. We're having to reduce capacity," Boulton said."},{"_id":"XJBOT2HUQJD2RKRVU6RZSY6MYA","type":"text","content":"
"We have about 3000 of our workers on seasonal layoff right now, which normally would be running full steam as we work through the back end of the cow season.""},{"_id":"UTMD63AAVBBGRDHXU4KGFQM3EU","type":"text","content":"
Taking capacity off, particularly for night shift workers, helped to reduce and control operating costs, but created issues of uncertainty."},{"_id":"6RZLZAOICJAUXN4HJBFEYOQWRQ","type":"text","content":"
"We're trying to attract workers into our sector and that uncertainty around [the] workforce is a real challenge.""},{"_id":"POIGDUNMMZFAVMGHWIHU4T2GUI","type":"text","content":"
He said the beef kill was down 4% in 2024 and the lamb culls down 9%, creating procurement tension among the different companies."},{"owner":{"sponsored":false,"id":"tvnz"},"address":{},"auth":{"1":"579b31625ec12fc776e3b203d26c1c360c635c5866edd859a36d6c18c1f8838e"},"caption":"","source":{"system":"photo center","name":"rnz.co.nz","edit_url":"","source_type":"other","additional_properties":{"editor":"photo center"}},"type":"image","distributor":{"mode":"reference","reference_id":"e1b95f2d-4b70-4554-abb5-e24c115cc2bd"},"version":"0.10.9","url":"https://cloudfront-ap-southeast-2.images.arcpublishing.com/tvnz/3RDIALOIH5CAJFG4H65KT5W6DA.jpg","licensable":false,"alt_text":"","credits":{"affiliation":[{"name":"Source: rnz.co.nz","type":"author"}],"by":[]},"width":1050,"_id":"3RDIALOIH5CAJFG4H65KT5W6DA","additional_properties":{"fullSizeResizeUrl":"/resizer/v2/3RDIALOIH5CAJFG4H65KT5W6DA.jpg?auth=579b31625ec12fc776e3b203d26c1c360c635c5866edd859a36d6c18c1f8838e","proxyUrl":"/resizer/v2/3RDIALOIH5CAJFG4H65KT5W6DA.jpg?auth=579b31625ec12fc776e3b203d26c1c360c635c5866edd859a36d6c18c1f8838e","originalUrl":"https://cloudfront-ap-southeast-2.images.arcpublishing.com/tvnz/3RDIALOIH5CAJFG4H65KT5W6DA.jpg","published":true,"resizeUrl":"/resizer/v2/3RDIALOIH5CAJFG4H65KT5W6DA.jpg?auth=579b31625ec12fc776e3b203d26c1c360c635c5866edd859a36d6c18c1f8838e","thumbnailResizeUrl":"/resizer/v2/3RDIALOIH5CAJFG4H65KT5W6DA.jpg?auth=579b31625ec12fc776e3b203d26c1c360c635c5866edd859a36d6c18c1f8838e&width=300","version":2,"countryId":0,"originalName":"4LVLY5F_image_crop_139150.jpg","mime_type":"image/jpeg","restricted":false,"galleries":[],"galleryOrder":0,"has_published_copy":false,"ptgVersion":0},"created_date":"2025-06-27T23:34:27Z","last_updated_date":"2025-06-28T00:51:56Z","height":591},{"_id":"UL66RERWSBBDDCNWSCCUBIRJNM","type":"text","content":"
"Clearly a big challenge, and so on one hand we've got fantastic market returns and that's bringing profitability back into the sector, but we can't underestimate some of the livestock volumes and where they've landed, particularly in the last 18 months."},{"_id":"IBUL6C25RNBXRKEB5GHCRWJFNQ","type":"text","content":"
"Those are some big adjustments that the New Zealand processing sector has to make. So clearly, we have a capacity imbalance, that's through the media and that's creating a little bit of uncertainty.""},{"_id":"XRJCOIAHGBDIZJNUU5W67PBBL4","type":"text","content":"
Through 2024 Silver Fern Farms recorded a $21.8 million after-tax loss, following a $24.4m loss in 2023."},{"_id":"6TCSX7NQRZGABDGPL5JMAOXZNU","type":"text","content":"
Competitor, co-op Alliance Group reported an after-tax loss of $95.8m for the year ended September, just over half of which accounted for the redundancies associated with Smithfield's closure."},{"_id":"QWMJO7MTZJBNZLVINNLFEYG7TA","type":"text","content":"
Meat Workers Union national secretary Daryl Carran said company profits were being affected by the record prices farmers were getting for livestock because the environment was very competitive."},{"_id":"6I6VZXZP6NAANOWVC4LGL2RIQQ","type":"text","content":"
He said the low livestock numbers in farming, which the union had warned meat companies about for years, were particularly acute for larger companies."},{"_id":"AG2MC2UQZJF6VOZW25P5F6LNNQ","type":"text","content":"
"Every year we're losing sheep farmers.""},{"_id":"XGIOIPHYHFBCZKC73RRVKPT2A4","type":"text","content":"
Curran said realigning capacity with the reducing livestock numbers was vital to the sector's sustainability."},{"_id":"IWXVNFTTFBAFTGTX2EANOLFWQQ","type":"text","content":"
"We've recently told one company to rationalise capacity because the numbers just aren't there anymore."},{"_id":"NE5JK3QTOJD3DHSCDQLP5D7BPU","type":"text","content":"
"We have too many sites considering the stock we have available.""},{"_id":"TVM4YWMUKBARBCEYVH57XAQUQU","type":"text","content":"
Curran said further plant closures were likely in future, and meat companies should work together to address the processing network."},{"_id":"Q4FXDDUBX5G7REQJ4W43GCSULE","type":"text","content":"
StatsNZ figures showed the national sheep flock had fallen 21% in the past decade to 23.6m sheep."},{"_id":"PHPRUFY7NNHDLDRZVPEFXPN55U","type":"text","content":"
The ratio of 22 sheep per New Zealander in the 1980s was now down to 4.5."},{"_id":"DXQAZW3OCJHMTJHEV4F3MQUJ6Q","type":"text","content":"
Dairy cattle also fell by about 13% or 860,000 over the decade with the national herd now 5.8m."},{"_id":"Z2E2G42BP5GDXDGQFQOYCGNY6M","type":"text","content":"
However, beef cattle numbers were holding steady at 3.7m."},{"_id":"ZBCVDFZCF5FAVCBE63HRSTUPEI","type":"text","content":"
A US judge has declined to grant bail to Sean "Diddy" Combs, preventing the hip-hop mogul from being freed ahead of sentencing in his sex crimes case."},{"_id":"HYX5OEDL5JFQJD7XDDVFNXTZWQ","type":"text","content":"
The bond decision came after a jury convicted Combs of federal prostitution-related offences but acquitted him of sex trafficking and racketeering charges."},{"_id":"NHYJK3CYDJFXHC2NWEQG2HGTM4","type":"text","content":"
Combs, 55, has been behind bars since his arrest in September."},{"_id":"RXKUKBWNMVBJFLRDL6644HNM7M","type":"text","content":"
The Grammy-winning impresario stands convicted of two counts of a crime — transportation to engage in prostitution — that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. But jurors cleared him of charges that could have put him behind bars for life."},{"_id":"S3HHI2PADRBEHA3QQEV7SDNOCQ","type":"text","content":"
His lawyers argued that the acquittal on those counts changed the legal landscape enough that he should be freed on US$1 million bond. "},{"_id":"QO2AA7NCGJDUDB4EIBOC2CABOA","type":"text","content":"
Prosecutors said he remained a flight risk. Judge Arun Subramanian said the applicable law didn’t allow for Combs’ release at this point."},{"_id":"UBZYVBRJCZBETLUHFILTT4LSJA","type":"text","content":"
Among other reasons, the judge noted Combs’ violent history: "At trial, the defence conceded the defendant's violence in his personal relationships, saying it happened with Cassie and Jane.""},{"_id":"VBXQCPCLTVHG7EZPC3LK3WEW5Y","type":"text","content":"
As the judge spoke, Combs remained stoic with his hands at his lap."},{"_id":"AYIF3A7AAVHQ5P222KT2MKXAWE","type":"text","content":"
Earlier today, he dropped to his knees and prayed in the courtroom after he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop’s celebrated figures behind bars for life. "},{"_id":"QJFHROEKFVFNLH3U6LVRTNF7HY","type":"text","content":"
The rapper was convicted of lesser prostitution-related offences and still faces prison time, but is seeking to be freed from jail to await sentencing."},{"_id":"UV3LYVOZXFFYDMFMAKDFFOICZI","type":"text","content":"
The mixed result capped a sordid legal odyssey that shattered Combs' affable "Puff Daddy" image and derailed his career as a Grammy-winning artist and music executive, fashion entrepreneur, brand ambassador and reality TV star."},{"_id":"FOCI6SPGGNEN7FG2FTY47FALLI","type":"text","content":"
Combs was convicted of flying people around the country, including his girlfriends and male sex workers, to engage in sexual encounters, a felony violation of the federal Mann Act. "},{"_id":"NYIMF6ETUJCNDFFNW7VUSE5ZQI","type":"text","content":"
As the jury foreman spoke and the "not guilty" verdicts piled up, Combs pumped his fist. "},{"_id":"E7WDHJZJDJEVVCUZH5ZSDHJMEI","type":"text","content":"
As each juror affirmed agreement with the verdict, Combs looked toward the jury and held his hands up in a prayer motion, and he hugged defence lawyer Teny Geragos. "},{"_id":"NHQH4GNVEVGEZPQF2OCEBYN6D4","type":"text","content":"
Combs' relatives and supporters in the audience could barely contain their relief, despite the judge's admonition to avoid outbursts: When the first "not guilty" was read aloud, someone shouted, "Yeah!""},{"owner":{"sponsored":false,"id":"tvnz"},"address":{},"auth":{"1":"640c750b72dfafcec59d854db69cb742437ce6e9d3b5b6465db2dad676d4b00d"},"caption":"In this courtroom sketch, Sean "Diddy" Combs reacts after he was convicted of prostitution-related offenses but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.","source":{"system":"photo center","name":"Associated Press","edit_url":"","source_type":"other","additional_properties":{"editor":"photo center"}},"type":"image","distributor":{"mode":"reference","reference_id":"a3631aab-a389-4d43-9f1d-3163eac4fb27"},"version":"0.10.9","url":"https://cloudfront-ap-southeast-2.images.arcpublishing.com/tvnz/D7G2ITX3DBHN3GYXWYPFFMBIKA.jpg","licensable":false,"alt_text":"In this courtroom sketch, Sean "Diddy" Combs reacts after he was convicted of prostitution-related offenses but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.","credits":{"affiliation":[{"name":"Source: Associated Press","type":"author"}],"by":[]},"subtitle":"In this courtroom sketch, Sean "Diddy" Combs reacts after he was convicted of prostitution-related offenses but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.","width":4080,"_id":"D7G2ITX3DBHN3GYXWYPFFMBIKA","additional_properties":{"fullSizeResizeUrl":"/resizer/v2/D7G2ITX3DBHN3GYXWYPFFMBIKA.jpg?auth=640c750b72dfafcec59d854db69cb742437ce6e9d3b5b6465db2dad676d4b00d","proxyUrl":"/resizer/v2/D7G2ITX3DBHN3GYXWYPFFMBIKA.jpg?auth=640c750b72dfafcec59d854db69cb742437ce6e9d3b5b6465db2dad676d4b00d","originalUrl":"https://cloudfront-ap-southeast-2.images.arcpublishing.com/tvnz/D7G2ITX3DBHN3GYXWYPFFMBIKA.jpg","published":true,"resizeUrl":"/resizer/v2/D7G2ITX3DBHN3GYXWYPFFMBIKA.jpg?auth=640c750b72dfafcec59d854db69cb742437ce6e9d3b5b6465db2dad676d4b00d","thumbnailResizeUrl":"/resizer/v2/D7G2ITX3DBHN3GYXWYPFFMBIKA.jpg?auth=640c750b72dfafcec59d854db69cb742437ce6e9d3b5b6465db2dad676d4b00d&width=300","version":5,"countryId":0,"originalName":"AP25183569715672.jpg","mime_type":"image/jpeg","restricted":false,"galleries":[],"galleryOrder":0,"has_published_copy":false,"ptgVersion":0},"created_date":"2025-07-02T18:22:33Z","last_updated_date":"2025-07-02T22:26:04Z","height":2295},{"_id":"M4VKQC6JVNDQRMYQ6K2DXLZCEE","type":"text","content":"
Combs, 55, later continued to pump his right fist subtly, seemingly satisfied that he was acquitted on the most serious charges."},{"_id":"JEB36UDBTFGVZE6ZHPOV65L3ZQ","type":"text","content":"
Combs was convicted of flying people around the country, including his girlfriends and male sex workers, to engage in sexual encounters, a felony violation of the federal Mann Act."},{"_id":"2GUHFLKUGNFVHOZAF3SBPWZMJ4","type":"text","content":"
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