The Country'Tug of war' between honey and pollination as demand risesKiwifruit growers need 150,000 hives across orchards as spring nears.23 Jun 12:06 AM
Horticulture'Opportunities for innovation': Katikati grower wins Bay of Plenty titleThe 29‑year‑old leads orchard innovation at his family’s Katikati business, KWKiwi.22 Jun 10:00 PM
The Country'Give it a go': Award-winning horticulturalist urges others to explore industryMaddi Sheridan, 26, beat seven others to win the Hawke’s Bay 2026 title.22 Jun 12:19 AM
The CountryHow NZ exporters are adapting to China’s growing domestic competitionChina's focus on domestic food production is creating competition for NZ exporters.21 Jun 09:22 PM
The Country'Stronger protections will grow value': Ministers detail kiwifruit law planZespri recently won $1.28m in damages over illegal Gold3 plantings in China.19 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'This is a good outcome': Rockit hails China court win in plant rights battle16 Jun 03:59 AM
The Country'Give it a go': Gisborne Young Grower champion urges others to join horticulture15 Jun 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri wins top honour at China Business AwardsApollo Foods, MitoQ and Whale Watch Kaikōura were among other winners.12 Jun 01:21 AM
The CountryFieldays reveals $110m funding boostGovt unveils $110m in new ag funding at Fieldays, backing innovation and growth.11 Jun 10:27 PM
The Country'More from less': $48m kiwifruit plan aims to boost productivityInitiatives include new science tools to improve fruit quality and manage pests.10 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Petersen: When the factories close, where does Hawke’s Bay go next?OPINION: If we'd had the infrastructure a decade ago, we'd have had options, not a crisis.09 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryShake, rattle, harvest: AI aims to boost blueberry yields Getting the shake just right – not too hard, not too light– could help blueberry orchards.09 Jun 01:54 AM
The Country'Absolutely elated': Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective wins Ahuwhenua TrophyThe collective has expanded its assets beyond $130m since 2018.07 Jun 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWattie's back in profit but financials confirm 200 pea growers hit by cutbacksRevenue fell 10.2% to $666.7m, led by steep drops in frozen and convenience meal sales.04 Jun 06:00 AM
The CountryNZ science helps grow India’s kiwifruit industryThe five-year project will help India scale its green kiwifruit industry.03 Jun 09:35 PM
The CountryKiwifruit leaders back new Bay of Plenty planZespri says 80% of its New Zealand kiwifruit is grown in the Bay of Plenty.01 Jun 10:00 PM
The CountryScientist behind Zespri SunGold receives King's Birthday honourRussell Lowe’s cultivars now produce two-thirds of NZ’s kiwifruit.31 May 06:00 PM
The CountryGovernment invests $50,000 for grower group's McCain factory takeover bidThe Government has granted $50,000 for a feasibility study on the site.29 May 03:10 AM
The CountryNorthland kiwifruit growers reap record $136m as sales surgeNorthland kiwifruit growers bank $136m from bumper crop.27 May 11:00 PM
The CountryMcCain Foods declines mayors’ request to pause factory closureMcCain says the site is already listed for sale and decommissioning has begun.27 May 08:05 PM
The Country'Imbalance of power': Kiwifruit boss fined $40k for exploiting migrant staffOne worker paid $23,300 to secure a job at the Bay of Plenty kiwifruit business.25 May 11:27 PM
The CountryThe other avocado: Meet the rising rival to Hass in local orchardsHass avocados make up about 95% of plantings in New Zealand orchards.23 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFrom Hauraki to Zambia: The unlikely partnership behind ethical coffeeA new Proflight Zambia deal will serve Kasama Coffee to travellers worldwide.22 May 05:00 PM
The CountryAustralian farmers trial new passionfruit varietiesAustralian research suggests bigger, tastier, longer-lasting passionfruit in the pipeline.22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRockit man? Kiwi company taps Chinese mega-star to push its miniature applesWang Yibo will front a multi-channel campaign for NZ-grown apples.20 May 02:00 AM
The Country'We're making pears sexy again': New variety fetches $7 each in global markets'We want PIQA Red to be the new avocado, a fruit people get genuinely excited about.'18 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe $3m 'money mule' allegedly kidnapped in kiwifruit tax scam set to be deportedThe minister declined to grant a visa to the alleged victim and whistleblower.16 May 05:00 PM
The CountryStronger plant rights to back export growthAround 80% of the country’s kiwifruit crop is grown in the Bay of Plenty.15 May 06:42 AM
The CountryPort of Tauranga capacity limits raise bottleneck fears for kiwifruit exports'Around 95% of Zespri’s New Zealand fruit is exported through the Port of Tauranga.'14 May 09:57 PM
The Country'Maybe there is a way': Hawke's Bay growers mull McCain takeover bid'It’s a big business, but there is a lot of will out there.'12 May 09:43 PM
The CountryThe Olive Press in liquidation: Report shows who is owed money as 'unprofitable' business faltersThe Olive Press is closing down after 27 years.11 May 10:12 PM
The CountryThe do’s and don’ts of picking fruit in your neighbourhoodHere's what you can and can't pick.11 May 01:37 AM
