The CountryOrchard's first apple harvest donated to cyclone recovery"Just made sense for us as part of lifting the spirits and the wairua of the community".16 Apr 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChinese retail giant sets sights on selling 2 million trays of NZ kiwifruit in 2023Chinese online platform JD.com is gearing up to sell more NZ kiwifruit this season.14 Apr 05:32 AM
The Country'Very busy': New $28m grader another step forwardOld grader repurposed across the post-harvest operator's other packhouses12 Apr 08:00 PM
The CountryFlying furniture: Family faces up to $100k in damage after tornadoA neighbour also described lying in her caravan, fearful a tree would fall on her.12 Apr 07:22 PM
The Country'We ran for cover': Mum and kids hide in hallway as tornado hits Bay of Plenty orchard'There was debris flying everywhere... I saw furniture and things flying past.'11 Apr 09:50 AM
The CountryNew study puts the cherry on top for health benefitsFresh and packaged cherries were compared to see if nutrients were lost during processing.10 Apr 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri's unauthorised planting headache grows in ChinaSmuggled variety means NZ industry leaders will head to China to investigate.07 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMāori kiwifruit growers launch first export ventureMāori Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated has plans for Hawaii market, eyes Taiwan.28 Mar 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri brightens export price outlook but thorny issues still lurkSmaller crop this season an opportunity to get on top of quality issues.24 Mar 04:23 AM
The CountryZespri forecasts 18 pc drop in kiwifruit exportsKiwifruit exports this season will be roughly 30 million trays down on last year.21 Mar 09:11 PM
The CountryGrants allow Māori to develop underutilised landHapū hunt to make whenua Māori profitable in truffles.15 Mar 06:32 PM
The CountryNZ pipfruit crop estimate down 21pc after Cyclone GabrielleHawke's Bay worst hit with a 33 per cent drop.15 Mar 04:01 AM
The CountryWine grape harvest kicks off for 2023The first of Marlborough's sauvignon blanc set to be picked this week.13 Mar 09:25 PM
The CountryCost of food surges: Growers 'battling hard' to reduce fresh produce pricesLeaderbrand chief executive says fresh produce price hikes are not positive for growers.13 Mar 04:28 AM
The CountryWorld Avocado Congress coming to NZ next monthThe World Avocado Congress takes place in Auckland next month.10 Mar 12:59 AM
The CountryFresh investment into Māori horticulture announcedRegional Development Minister Kiri Allan made the announcement today.09 Mar 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNow hiring: Thousands of kiwifruit workers needed for harvest'Projected lower fruit volumes meant there is likely to be a shorter post-harvest season.'09 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryAlmost 4000ha of Hawke’s Bay apple orchards affected by Cyclone GabrielleNZ Apples and Pears has collated data from region's 150 growers over the past few weeks07 Mar 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri forecasts big net profit dip and confirms NZX listingListing likely later this year but only growers will hold shares.06 Mar 04:37 AM
The CountryVoices Of The Pacific: After a cyclone comes the work - and faithFijian RSE worker Aporosa Bulinitarawereierenavula calls Hawke's Bay his second home.02 Mar 12:52 AM
The CountryKūmara selling for up to $14/kg after Cyclone Gabrielle"If the demand's still strong and the volume's not there, then the prices will stay high."01 Mar 10:01 PM
The CountryFraming up for Katikati Innovative Horticulture CentreThe Katikati Innovative Horticulture Centre building is taking shape at Katikati College.01 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit orchardists rally despite numerous setbacksBig decisions coming for kiwifruit growers hit by natural and financial setbacks.01 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryPM returns to Hawke's Bay, hears most crops uninsuredThe Prime Minister is back in the Bay and heard first-hand from growers.28 Feb 11:59 PM
The CountryVineyards may turn to hand-picking grapes in flood-hit regionsSome Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti growers won't be able to get heavy gear onto the land.27 Feb 10:43 PM
The CountryZespri expecting 40 per cent dive in profits this yearKiwifruit exporter beset with fruit quality issues in overseas markets this season.27 Feb 08:58 PM
The CountryEsk Valley clean-up: 'We need more diggers, more resources, more money'Some Esk Valley locals are feeling angry and abandoned in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.26 Feb 09:19 PM
The CountryHundreds of displaced RSE workers rehomed after floods in Hawke’s BayRSE workers are getting back into accommodation.23 Feb 03:49 AM
The CountryWorkSafe opens investigation into fatality at kiwifruit orchardThe investigation could take up to 12 months.23 Feb 03:36 AM
The CountryKiwi apple giant's profit slipsInflation and China lockdowns took a bite out of Scales' profit.22 Feb 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCyclone Gabrielle: Zespri sizes up damage to East Coast kiwifruit orchardsLocalised damage in other regions including Bay of Plenty and Northland.22 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country‘Miniscule’: Govt cyclone support package prompts calls for more helpThe cost of damage to orchards ranged from $150,000 to $250,000 per hectare.21 Feb 05:32 AM
The CountryOver 400 evacuated Pacific workers soon to have accommodationDisplaced Pacific workers stayed at Napier's The Samoan Assembly of God church.20 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWiped out Hawke's Bay apple exporters' SOS to the BeehiveWhile some orchards are gone, others are fine with picking and packing under way.20 Feb 04:42 AM
