The CountryWaikato berry farm company fined $120,000 for employment breachesThe Matangi Berry Farm and its owner have been ordered to pay more than $120,000.20 Apr 07:09 PM
The CountryAhuwhenua 2020 finalists announcedStandard of entrants very high say judges.20 Apr 01:00 AM
The CountryThe Hastings 26-year-old who's responsible for 80 hectares of apple treesMaatutaera Tipoki Akonga named as a finalist in the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower.19 Apr 11:38 PM
The CountryLack of market access at level 3 still a concern for growersFruit and vegetable growers say many consumers still won't be able to get their greens.16 Apr 08:36 PM
The CountryWinemakers' worst nightmare? Huge swarm of birds raid remaining grapesHawke's Bay Today photographer Warren Buckland captured the moment as the swarm descended.16 Apr 04:09 AM
The CountryHawke's Bay rallies round mum-to-beA young Vanuatu woman, 29 weeks pregnant, was expecting to be back home by now.14 Apr 02:01 AM
The CountryRare apple's lineage preserved by Bannockburn coupleApples came from core thrown from railway carriage near Lawrence at least 59 years ago.13 Apr 11:30 PM
The CountryOrchard website keeps pumpkins rolling out"Maybe this is the way to do business in future."13 Apr 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFeijoas and figs - a time of abundanceGardening with Gareth Carter.10 Apr 04:59 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is there really a cauliflower crisis?Comment: Cauliflower costs are not always an example of price-gouging.08 Apr 09:30 PM
The CountryGiant pumpkin display brings happiness on North Taieri farmNorth Taieri beekeepers have been having plenty of fun growing giant pumpkins.08 Apr 12:00 AM
The CountryCrisis warning for migrant workers in QueenstownAbout 2000 migrant workers face not having enough money for food after the lockdown.07 Apr 08:59 PM
The CountryHorticulture gains workers as urban jobs dry upFormer hospitality and tourism workers are helping bring in the fruit harvest.07 Apr 08:40 PM
The CountryHorticulture sector 'lifeline' for workers as demand growsNew Zealand's horticulture sector is helping to keep people in jobs.07 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryApple, pear harvesting under tight restrictionsMore than 14,000 workers are harvesting about 600,000 tonnes of fruit.07 Apr 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLockdown chance to 'get back to basics'"We need to teach our kids about living off the land," Kiritahi Firmin says.03 Apr 07:14 PM
The CountryThe problems facing horticulture during lockdownFormer Hort NZ president Julian Raine on worker shortages and local grocers.01 Apr 01:15 AM
The CountryLocal Focus: 'Modern Forager' bridges gap between growers and customersNew website gives hope to regional growers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 Mar 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit demand strong overseasKiwifruit demand strong overseas as first shipments arrive.31 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHundreds of mushrooms donated to Ōhaupō food cartA bit of kindness was shown in Ōhaupō with hundreds of mushrooms donated to a food cart31 Mar 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHorowhenua fruit and veg growers adaptWearing a face mask means you are more conscious of (not) touching your face.31 Mar 01:15 AM
The CountryCovid 19 coronavirus: Grapes harvested under strict protocolsCentral Otago's grape harvest must go on - Covid-19 will not stop the 2020 vintage.30 Mar 08:15 PM
The CountryWaikato berry grower fined $76K for exploiting workersLabour Inspectorate says most were migrant workers who were not aware of their rights.29 Mar 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGrowers scramble to pick record kiwifruit cropCovid-19 restrictions mean it's a race to pick kiwifruit crop before it drops.27 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryWine industry faces worker accommodation woes during lockdownIndustry is facing accommodation problems and criticism for continuing harvest.26 Mar 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCarmen HallKiwifruit industry reaches out to those who need jobsThe kiwifruit industry needs more workers and is reaching out to those who have lost jobs.25 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit industry offers jobs as labour shortage bitesThe kiwifruit industry is calling for workers amid a labour shortage.25 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryMoana Park Winery gets back to international success as new owners make changesHeath Gair of Palliser Insolvency sold the winery to Taiga Group Limited.23 Mar 10:56 PM
The CountryCoronavirus: Tourism workers pick new viticulture opportunitiesOrganisations involved in employing grape pickers report surge in number of inquiries.23 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountryCoronavirus: Rural sector crying out to recruit more staff"The cows still need milked and the crops must be picked."22 Mar 10:15 PM
The CountryCoronavirus: Orchards nervous about labour shortageUncertainty over travel for international workforce compounding difficult season.22 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryCoronavirus: Ahuwhenua Trophy events cancelled"The health and safety of finalists, sponsors, whanau and others is paramount."19 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryNative plants instead of spraysVilla Maria is trialling under-vine natives. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Mar 09:40 PM
The CountryCoronavirus impacts Hawke's Bay's apple industry, call for workersThe lack of backpackers is putting a strain on the apple picking industry.19 Mar 04:55 AM
