Lincoln University has repaid $1.5m after it was found it did not teach for as many hours as it was funded for.

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

Thieves in Sydney have been swiping manuka honey from chemists, supermarkets and beauty salons.

An Auckland strawberry grower failed to properly pay its seasonal workers and keep accurate records despite warnings.

Opotiki beekeepers are worried too many hives are now being placed in the region by corporate newcomers, threatening the survival of the pollinating bees required for the local kiwifruit industry. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

With a bright future predicted for Central Otago apples, the pipfruit industry is trying to address the challenges that come with success.

New Zealand growers have held off exporting to Australia to allow locally grown product to clear in a diplomatic move.

Regional vegetable supplies could be at risk under the Waikato Regional Councils ‘Healthy Rivers’ plan according to vegetable growers in Northern Waikato. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Shareholders have approved the second stage of a major South Canterbury irrigation scheme.

The size of team going to the Hong Kong fair shows the increasing importance of Asia as a growth market, the company said.

Kiwifruit marketer Zespri said its weekly sales were running strongly after a delayed start to the season.

Robotics Plus Ltd is developing mechanisation, automation, robotic and sensor technologies for horticulturet o achieve new levels of productivity.

More horticulture businesses are taking a corporate approach and is now responsible for more than 7% of the country's goods exports.

It didn't come top in the Den of Dragons competition but the Spring into Whanganui event will still be on next year, organiser Frances

The new season is predicted to be the biggest New Zealand has ever seen.

It's hard not to be impressed by the intellectual and technological grunt going into horticultural industry, Barry Soper writes.

Zespri won't be exporting to its biggest market by volume until new checking protocols are in place.

Zespri and the Government are batting away suggestions that politics has played any role in increased scrutiny of New Zealand kiwifruit entering China.

Kiwifruit exports rose $105 million in June this year to reach $331m. The increase was up 47 percent, with goods exports rising $109

When Karlos Millanta suffered a work injury which forced him to sell his Wellington abseiling business, he had no idea his new career

Northland farmer who lost hundreds of thousands in income is offering a $50,000 reward for evidence that leads to a conviction.

A Kiwi inventor has won big damages from the companies and people who copied a component from his machine.

WATCH: Despite the dairy downturn a big lift in kiwifruit and apple exports has boosted agricultural revenue.

Horticulture led the rise in New Zealand commodity prices last month.

They may cost $6.50 per kg at the supermarket, but search online and you'll find them selling for $1 per kg.

International markets are "screaming out" for New Zealand apples.

Non-compliant employment agreements, inaccurate employment records and paying holiday pay incorrectly among the breaches.