The Country'Thoughtful leadership': Te Puke collective wins farm environment awardThe business operates across 14 titles and produces both gold and green kiwifruit.27 Mar 04:03 AM
The Country'We grow people to grow food': Kiwifruit orchard wins top awardJudges praised the operation as a standout example of modern horticulture.25 Mar 09:33 PM
The CountryKiwifruit crop still on track for record 221 million trays despite stormsLocalised slips and flooding hit only a small number of low-lying orchards.21 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryKerikeri fruitgrower Robert Manuel in Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower awards finals15 Mar 11:00 PM
HorticultureShared vision, shared whenua: Ahuwhenua partners back growth and local jobs23 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
The CountryVeteran grower 'gobsmacked' to win Horticulture Bledisloe CupAndrew Fenton has spent 50 years growing kiwifruit and avocados in Te Puke.17 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryZespri targets 'world's healthiest fruit brand'Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has lofty goals for the next decade.10 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryIndustry leaders challenge Luxon’s labour claimsYummy Fruit boss Paul Paynter says his orchards aren’t short of staff right now.06 Oct 08:00 PM
The CountryMāori kiwifruit growers expand into UAE marketMāori growers group represents more than 70 orchards.06 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountrySoggy paddocks to thriving wetlands: BoP team wins sustainability awardWetlands are called the 'kidneys of the landscape' for good reason.06 Oct 01:00 AM
