The CountryTe Puke's new hub for kiwifruit heritage nears openingVisitors will walk through native bush, wildlife and orchard scenes brought to life.20 Apr 02:30 AM
The Country'Sticky situation': Thousands of kiwifruit close road after trailer tipsThe loss of so much fruit could be devastating to the grower at peak picking season.18 Apr 06:27 AM
PremiumThe Country'Last piece of the puzzle': Plans for orchard to be cleared for 75 new homesEarthworks on the 5ha-6ha kiwifruit orchard are due to start this spring.12 Apr 09:08 PM
The CountryKerikeri fruitgrower Robert Manuel in Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower awards finals15 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryKatikati grower stunned by top horticulture awardDaniel Kenna co-founded the Impact Orchard Network with Zespri to trial greener practices.11 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit labour contractor in liquidation owing IRD $1.5mThe company, incorporated in 2019, had compliance issues and couldn't pay its staff.10 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBig business collapse: Director's companies allegedly owe $57m taxInland Revenue's probe came after Zespri blacklisted the director's firms in 2022.02 Mar 04:11 PM
The CountryZespri expects global sales to double or triple in a decade – CEOMore than 600 people attended the kiwifruit marketer's Momentum Conference today.25 Feb 06:36 AM
HorticultureShared vision, shared whenua: Ahuwhenua partners back growth and local jobsThe partnership aims to expand into high-value kiwifruit horticulture.23 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryRecord season forecast for Zespri kiwifruitZespri's final forecast for the kiwifruit season points to returns at record levels.19 Feb 09:51 PM
The CountryHow one scientist changed kiwifruit and avocado growing for goodDr David Steven created the KiwiGreen system that transformed kiwifruit spraying.10 Feb 08:32 PM
The CountryPrimary exports tipped to hit record $62b as food and fibre power aheadDairy alone is tipped to earn $27.4b, even with softer global prices.15 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryFireworks spark kiwifruit orchard fire as summer risk climbsFirefighters reached the third alarm blaze and left the scene by 12.45am.10 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryBee-killing hornet alert: Growers urged to check hives and report nestsYellow-legged hornets prey on honeybees, putting pollination at risk.08 Dec 04:00 AM
The CountrySuspicious fire tears through Coromandel kiwifruit orchardThe blaze near Pāuanui started just before midnight and spread rapidly.06 Dec 06:15 PM
OpinionChris Bray: 3 tech megatrends driving NZ's post-harvest revolutionOPINION: We need machine-driven agriculture, but with human oversight and innovation.05 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryWorkSafe shuts packhouse conveyor after worker critically injuredThe long-serving Riverlock employee is now home after leaving Waikato Hospital.02 Dec 11:58 PM
The CountryHow Zespri is building golden kiwifruit supplyIt expects 33 million trays of kiwifruit this year from orchards across five nations.27 Nov 07:00 PM
HorticultureSerious injury at Ōpōtiki kiwifruit packhouse 'shocking and impactful' - GMWorkSafe investigation under way after woman badly hurt while cleaning. 25 Nov 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat Trump's tariff rollback means for NZ farmers and food pricesNew Zealand exporters have paid about $300m in extra tariffs since August.17 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom dairy to gold: How the Dyers built a kiwifruit dynasty'If you are not constantly adapting to change, you’re going backwards.' 14 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country‘Clear regional benefit’: Minister touts payroll reform for Bay industriesHorticulture employers say hours-based leave will suit seasonal work better.14 Nov 01:40 AM
The CountryZespri upbeat as Asia markets navigate tough seasonRecord sales in China’s mid‑autumn festival buoyed confidence for growers.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryBiosecurity NZ under fire over hornet responseBrad Windust says slow action could devastate beekeeping and farming industries.02 Nov 05:21 PM
The CountryGold3 kiwifruit: Zespri wins $1.28m court case in ChinaThe case centred on unauthorised Gold3 kiwifruit grown in Hubei Province.22 Oct 07:24 PM
The CountryKiwifruit orchard bought to fund Mormon ChurchProfits from the 45ha Bay of Plenty orchard will support global church work.20 Oct 12:02 AM
The CountryRural paper celebrates 300th issue milestoneCoast & Country News marks 300 editions in October 2025, spanning 25 years in print.17 Oct 03:59 PM
