PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri to hold new vote on expanding overseas kiwifruit productionIt didn't work last time - but the global marketer claims significant support now.24 Oct 06:22 PM
The CountrySeeka's sustainable journey: repurposing kiwifruit for community goodSeeka donates surplus kiwifruit to NZFN, aiding food security in local communities.22 Oct 03:00 PM
The CountryExports up, imports down as fruit trade with Europe boomsA leap in kiwifruit and apple exports helps narrow the trade deficit.22 Oct 07:03 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit infrastructure sector needs market signals to invest more: Seeka bossA million-tray cool store can cost around $25m so market guidance is vital.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNew Zespri CEO’s flying startNZ should see more of Jason Te Brake next year as the industry tackles big challenges.16 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit company Seeka lifts earnings guidance, pays dividend earlyTop fruit quality this season brightens outlook.15 Oct 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWatch: Napier’s little-known kiwi creche and the 60 fluffy chicks that play thereOne kiwi keeper says 'we pinch ourselves sometimes' being involved with the Napier creche.13 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri’s case against illegal gold kiwifruit planting goes to new court'Pirated plantings' in global kiwifruit marketer's case.09 Oct 11:30 PM
The CountryKiwifruit exports set value record this yearGold fruit export value up 24%.22 Sep 11:34 PM
The CountryTe Puke celebrates 65 years since kiwifruit got its nameNew town crier and citizen of the year revealed.03 Sep 07:00 AM
The CountryZespri continues crackdown on illegal kiwifruit plantings in ChinaChinese growers have been illegally planting Zespri's SunGold or G3 since 2016.20 Aug 10:38 PM
The CountrySally Gardiner aiming to be Zespri’s first female grower directorSally also sits on NZKGI's executive committee.07 Aug 06:00 PM
HorticultureEastPack sets new trays-packed record, topping 50 millionLandmark tray packed at Quarry Rd plant.06 Aug 02:00 AM
The Country'It worked really well': Kerikeri orchard trials alternatives to Hi CaneA Kerikeri orchard is having success using alternatives to controversial chemical spray.29 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Suffering financially': Kiwifruit growers doing it tough'Increasing costs have been an issue for growers for quite some time'.22 Jul 08:03 PM
The CountryImports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for JuneKiwifruit exports shone but car imports tanked.22 Jul 12:02 AM
The Country'Very shocked': Young grower wins prestigious horticulture awardWinner accepts award in front of work colleagues and best friend.18 Jul 01:59 AM
The CountryFruit rescue: Kiwifruit picked ahead of land developmentFletcher Living faced the challenge of what to do with acres of kiwifruit.08 Jul 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs a regulated structure still right for today's $4b kiwifruit export industry?Critical mass and scale saves the sector's bacon time and time again.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit industry 'booming', licence and orchard prices fallFewer orchards staying in families as syndicate ownership picked as a growing trend.30 Jun 05:03 PM
The CountryMeet Leo Mangos: Kiwifruit champion and change merchant“If Leo gets involved, there will be change.”28 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryMixed news for growers in Zespri's new returns forecastRecord crop size, record per hectare returns for one variety, but per tray forecast dips.23 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryHow big exporter Zespri plans to boost kiwifruit grower profitsA record harvest this season is a good start in supplying the world more of our fruit.20 Jun 07:00 PM
The Country'Disappointed': Northlanders not impressed with EPA decision on continued use of Hi-CaneNorthlanders respond to EPA decision to allow Hi-Cane spray in kiwifruit orchards.13 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryRecord harvest: Local growers can claim the 'best-tasting kiwifruit in the country'Gisborne kiwifruit part of a record national season and they were the tastiest12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryRecord 2024 kiwifruit harvest follows meagre 2023Good weather and labour availability major contributors to record crop11 Jun 04:00 AM
The Country'My life changed in one second': Kiwifruit worker hit by forklift loses lower leg'Everyday tasks like dressing, showering, and walking have become challenging.'11 Jun 01:10 AM
The Country'A new and most attractive fruit' in 1928"The Chinese gooseberry could very easily be cultivated commercially."08 Jun 05:05 PM
The CountryBumper kiwifruit crop for 2024 seasonNew Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc says a record 193 million trays have been submitted.06 Jun 10:59 PM
The CountryInsider wins Zespri CEO jobJason Te Brake succeeds outgoing CEO Dan Mathieson.29 May 10:36 PM
The CountryEPA says hydrogen cyanamide 'safe to use' but growers face new rulesKiwifruit growers are relieved they can keep using the controversial agri-chemical.24 May 03:24 AM
The CountryKiwifruit growers paid record prices despite Zespri profit dipGreen kiwifruit growers paid $9.55 a tray, up from $5.78 for the 2022-23 season.22 May 09:07 PM
The CountryZespri net profit has hard landingIt was a tough growing season, but better fruit quality has created some optimism.22 May 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryExports up, imports down in March - so should we be happy?Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.24 Apr 12:40 AM