The Country'I'm a man of habit': 25 years on Hugh's still hitting the gym‘‘You need to do it. Otherwise you become a slab.’’06 Feb 03:00 PM
The CountryBritish TikTokers accuse NZ berry farm of unfairly firing them after one dayThe couple and owner are at odds about the situation.06 Feb 06:50 AM
The CountryKiwi chicks given names in Zespri initiativeThis is the seventh year of Zespri’s partnership with the Ōtānewainuku Kiwi Trust.05 Feb 07:00 PM
The Country'Heartbreaking': Elderly couple devastated after orchard plum trees stripped bareThe couple say the trees were “all that kept them going”.01 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA berry good time to go: Zespri CEO on NZ industry, and his new US jobThe "right opportunity" came up as NZ kiwifruit industry recovers its export mojo.01 Feb 10:58 PM
The CountryWorker lived in garage alongside 19 others with no heating or insulationA Tauranga labour contractor has pleaded guilty to worker exploitation charges.01 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryWhy Eden Orchards is freezing cherries'We’re pretty happy with the taste and quality that we’ve got at the moment.'30 Jan 02:43 AM
The Country'Perfect storm' for avocado growers during dismal seasonThe current New Zealand Hass avocado season will be one growers will want to forget.28 Jan 09:06 PM
The CountryHeald sunflowers - nature’s bounty for charityThe field of sunflowers will be open every day in February.27 Jan 08:00 PM
The Country'Better returns for growers': New fruitgrowers' boss announcedNew face with new ideas for fruit-growing industry.24 Jan 11:02 PM
The Country'Private property': Maize border keeps out sunflower selfie-seekers'We had people jumping the fence, picking them, taking photos, flying drones over them.'23 Jan 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country23,000 jobs on offer: Kiwifruit industry pins hopes on big harvestAfter two bad seasons, the industry is forecasting a bumper crop23 Jan 04:04 PM
The CountryZespri boss Dan Mathieson leaving for job with global berry giantThe CEO of seven years will stay to oversee the new season's export sales.23 Jan 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNew Kiwi head of top global wine body stamps his mark in first days on jobAucklander sets pace as influential sector body starts its second century.21 Jan 10:43 PM
The CountryMore than 300 workers needed for Far North kiwifruit seasonFar North kiwifruit harvest needs hundreds of people to fill vital jobs.21 Jan 10:15 PM
The CountryIs there a shortage of apples in supermarkets?And why are watermelons so expensive right now?17 Jan 06:00 PM
The Country'Written off': Hail storm costs arable farmers millions“It’s the worst one I’ve suffered by a long, long shot and I’ve been farming since 1988."17 Jan 02:54 AM
The CountryFarmers encouraged to calibrate harvestersGrowers may be losing thousands of dollars in profit from harvest losses.17 Jan 01:00 AM
The Country'We can't get them': Northland shops and markets struggle to source applesCan't find any apples at your local shop? The Advocate reveals why.14 Jan 11:43 PM
The CountryHe loves his garden: Northland boy reveals success in vege patchIncreasing numbers of Northland kids are taking up gardening. We meet one of the youngest.14 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryWorkers to lose pay after blueberry theft - fruit likely to go to marketsIt was likely the blueberries had been dispersed around the country.12 Jan 01:16 AM
The CountryYear in Review: Popular dragon fruit may have potential for NZYear in Review: NZ's winter weather isn't ideal but dragon fruit can thrive in large pots.03 Jan 04:01 PM
The CountryElectrocuted twice: Troy Hall's road to recoveryInspirational horticulturalist who turned his life around only to be electrocuted, twice.27 Dec 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAvocado consumption has doubled. So why does the industry want us to eat even more?Behind the scenes of the avocado on toast origin story.24 Dec 09:00 PM
The Country'People go nuts for them': Berry growers ready for a busy summer season'It’s looking like it’s going to be a great summer.'21 Dec 09:00 PM
The Country$7 for 7 strawberries: How much prices have gone up before ChristmasHow much would you pay for a punnet of strawberries?20 Dec 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStrawberry harvest a 'balancing act' for iwi-led business"We see ourselves as a multi generational investor here in our tribal rohe."20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri flags major lost opportunity for SunGold kiwifruitLoosening Northern Hemisphere SunGold growing limit on the agenda.19 Dec 10:21 PM
ListenKūmara grower Krista is back on track after Cyclone GabrielleSponsored content: “Really honing into getting off-farm was crucial for us to keep going."19 Dec 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri's near-monopoly export status pays off for $3 billion industry, says new reportMonopsonies are considered technically inefficient - not so Zespri, says Berl.18 Dec 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri sales hit $1 billion in Asia-PacificKiwifruit exporter says focus on maximising value after string of major challenges.18 Dec 02:30 AM
The CountryFenceposts ripped from the ground during Cyclone Gabrielle have found new homes in farms across Hawke’s BayThere's a hell of a lot more work to do17 Dec 10:19 PM
The CountryFive-year-old boy in hospital for a month after being struck by forklift in orchardThe company was fined $7000 over the incident, in which a 14-year-old was driving.14 Dec 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri reducing SunGold kiwifruit growing licences next yearNo red kiwifruit licences offered as industry takes stock of the new variety.13 Dec 10:00 PM
