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Grape-ripening approach attracts interest

For the past six seasons Chris Henry has been honing the scientific pursuit of enhancing the maturity of wine grapes.

Opossum World is back

When Garry and Jan Alve decided to start searching for someone to purchase their Opossum World business, no one was more surprised

Gastro outbreak hot topic at water summit

The Havelock North gastro outbreak - and whether the same catastrophe could unfold in other places - is the hot topic at a major water conference underway this week.

Hawke's Bay to gain from Auckland pain

Watch NZH Focus: A coalition of five Hawke's Bay councils is spearheading a campaign to turn Auckland's pain into their region's gain.

How do you like them apples?

The New Zealand apple industry has set its sights on topping the $1billion mark for exports by 2022. The industry has been ranked

Skills to help farmers comply with rules

A three-hour commute, a new baby and spying a gap in the market convinced Emma Buchanan it was time to start her own business. When

Crackdown on freedom camping coming

The tourism industry and other groups are tackling freedom campers messing up popular tourism spots

Sileni chief chasing sustainable profit

Sileni's Nigel Avery is looking forward to working in a team after being the company's "Lone Ranger" in the United States. He recently

Hawke's Bay earnings skyrocket

Median weekly earnings in Hawke's Bay are surging ahead of other North Island regions.

Sea breezes will spark new grapes

For Clearview Estate at Te Awanga one of the ingredients to taking on the best and award-winning riesling wines out of Central Otago

Businesses seek water crisis funds

Forty-nine Havelock North businesses have applied for assistance from the Hastings District Council following the contamination of

Watch NZH Local Focus: 50 tonnes of massive mussels in Opotiki

Check out these mussels, from New Zealand’s first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Court backs union against Affco

Affco Wairoa is facings claims of thousands of dollars from Meat Workers Union members after the Court of Appeal upheld an Employment

Another record apple export harvest

Hawke's Bay is having another record year for apple exports. CEO Garth Cowie said so far an 8.5 per cent increase on last year had

Watch NZH Local Focus: Napier's cruise ship season off to a good start

Cruise ships coming to Napier Port are on the up, with 10 more expected this season. Local businesses are expected to reap the benefits with nearly 100,000 passengers expected to visit. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Napier’s cruise ship season off to a good start

Cruise ships coming to Napier Port are on the up, with 10 more expected this season. Local businesses are expected to reap the benefits with nearly 100,000 passengers expected to visit. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Mixed business reaction to greener council

The business community has have mixed reactions towards a greener and more anti-dam stance on the Hawke's Bay Regional Council. Hawke's

Court of Appeal backs union against AFFCO

Affco Wairoa is facings claims of thousands of dollars from Meat Workers Union members after the Court of Appeal upheld an Employment