The Country'Golden visa': Kiwifruit woos wealthy foreigners with new fundWealthy investors must commit at least $4.8m to secure a pathway to residency. 18 Sep 11:39 PM
The Country'Absolutely belted': Winds batter Bay of Plenty avocado orchards'I knew there would be a bit of damage, but it was quite a shock to see so much damage.'16 Sep 03:58 AM
The CountryBay of Plenty tops with bumper kiwifruit season as Auckland shows signs of economic turnaroundThe June quarter was marked by 'chilly' economic conditions.14 Sep 11:14 PM
The CountryRural rebound: Farm profitability boosts PGG Wrightson's earningsPGG Wrightson's net profit rose to $10.7m, a 248% increase.11 Aug 10:14 PM
The Country'We stress every time it rains': Neighbours' flooding fightTe Puke neighbours urge council to take action to stop flooding during heavy rain.29 Jul 07:02 PM
The CountryKiwifruit growers eye positive returns The kiwifruit harvest is nearly complete, with over 215 million trays picked.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow Fonterra and Zespri are navigating US tariff hurdlesAs well as tariffs, a whole range of factors go into negotiations with markets23 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryTauranga's Young Grower to compete on national stageScherer will compete in the national Young Grower contest in Christchurch.02 Jul 09:00 PM
The CountryZespri teams up with Dame Lisa CarringtonBay of Plenty-born Carrington calls Zespri role a great way to “connect back with home”.01 Jul 03:30 AM
The CountryCompliance concern: Growers oppose proposed geothermal water regulationsThe draft plan affects water used for irrigation and frost protection.01 Jul 12:00 AM
The CountryPaving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leatherFieldays showcases NZ ingenuity with pollution-mapping robots and vegan leather.16 Jun 10:36 PM
The CountryHorticulture export revenue forecast to hit $8.5bHortNZ CEO Kate Scott says the forecast is great news for growers and the economy.12 Jun 04:35 AM
The CountryHow mites and wasps help berry orchard 'nail' pestsFlame Lily Orchard uses natural means to control pests 'as much as possible'.11 Jun 02:00 AM
The CountryUniversity's kiwifruit gripper built to help combat labour shortageThe University of Waikato entered two prototypes into the Fieldays Innovation Awards.10 Jun 02:45 AM
The CountryCharity's kiwifruit rescue aids thousands in needThe food rescue charity redistributed 160 tonnes of kiwifruit in 2024.06 Jun 02:30 AM
The Country'Surpassed a significant milestone': Zespri hits $5b in kiwifruit salesZespri sold a record 220.9 million trays, up from 164.2 million in 2023-24.21 May 09:53 PM
The CountryBiofuel-powered kiwifruit ship an 'exciting step forward'The Kowhai used biofuel made from used cooking oil bunkered in Hong Kong.13 May 09:25 PM
The CountryVietnam ‘a real star’ for three NZ fruits - which ones are next?New Zealand earned $172m from horticultural exports to Vietnam in 2024.15 Apr 04:30 AM
The CountryNZ’s fruit wins in competitive Vietnamese produce marketVietnam is now the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia.28 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country‘We are world-leading’: Zespri’s compostable label innovationZespri says other fruit companies use home-compostable labels, but not in all markets.25 Mar 12:21 AM
The Country‘Strong sense of confidence’: Kiwifruit industry eyes record harvestThe kiwifruit industry picked up last year and things are looking good for 2025.23 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFirst overseas kiwifruit shipment loaded at Gisborne’s Eastland PortFirst of five ships took away 980 pallets of kiwifruit.16 Mar 10:36 PM
The CountryTop gong for Te Puke kiwifruit growers at BOP Farm Environment AwardsKiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.14 Mar 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFake kiwifruit crackdown: Zespri imposters in China get jail time, finesThe sentences were over counterfeit Zespri labels.10 Feb 09:32 PM
The CountryZespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipmentZespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the settlement was a positive outcome for the industry.29 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri CEO Jason Te Brake talks up the growing opportunities for kiwifruitOutlook for NZ kiwifruit export industry 'incredibly bright'.06 Jan 10:00 PM
