The CountryHarvest issues hit kiwifruit growers in the pocketNZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc say there've been a multitude of problems in the last two years.02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMixed results for under-pressure kiwifruit growers as Zespri updates forecastsStronger global prices, improved fruit quality management brightens outlook for some.22 Aug 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTroubled kiwifruit growers query Zespri CEO's offshore basePlacing CEO close to markets has a downside back home in a crunch.16 Aug 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri ponders CEO’s Singapore base during storm of challenges for kiwifruit industryDan Mathieson in New Zealand more than offshore in last two years.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy did Zespri's wage bill go up as net profit and grower returns went down?Zespri defends $10 million increase in its payments to employees.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri takes rogue gold kiwifruit operations in China to courtStrengthening of Chinese horticulture law opens path for civil action.02 Aug 09:48 PM
The CountryKiwifruit growers' court appeal dismissed, rates hike here to stayIt concludes a two-and-a-half-year battle between orchardists and the council.12 Jul 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Walk away': Australia’s farmers rubbish NZ-Europe free trade dealEU deals show globalisation is not dead - but some sectors ask what difference that makes.10 Jul 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBruised, battered but still bold: Zespri’s hopes for kiwifruit industry after economic stormMany growers in the sweetheart export sector are 'under severe financial stress'.05 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySome kiwifruit growers in financial strife after 'catastrophic' season'Unbelievably bad' kiwifruit season has the industry experiencing huge pressures.03 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy Zespri's earnings took a hitProblems or opportunities? Industry pledges to rise to challenges after tough year.30 May 09:04 PM
The CountryTechnology helps improve Whanganui kiwifruit farmTechnology helped connect 10 orchards across the country.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChinese retail giant sets sights on selling 2 million trays of NZ kiwifruit in 2023Chinese online platform JD.com is gearing up to sell more NZ kiwifruit this season.14 Apr 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri's unauthorised planting headache grows in ChinaSmuggled variety means NZ industry leaders will head to China to investigate.07 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri brightens export price outlook but thorny issues still lurkSmaller crop this season an opportunity to get on top of quality issues.24 Mar 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNow hiring: Thousands of kiwifruit workers needed for harvest'Projected lower fruit volumes meant there is likely to be a shorter post-harvest season.'09 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryBaygold's Olivia and Josh take gold at Farm Environment AwardsBaygold a great example of integrating environmental excellence and kiwifruit production.07 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBright prospects for NZ kiwifruit export sales in next five yearsZespri must get on top of fruit quality issues quickly, says Craigs Investment Partners.06 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri expects pain of fruit quality issue to start easing this yearImproving outlook for quality but costs yet to be fully counted.27 Jan 12:18 AM
The CountryWin, win, win: Fieldays recognises industry leaders with awardsFieldays Society crowns four Innovation Award winners and three fencing champs.06 Dec 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEarnings outlook dims for kiwifruit growers and marketer ZespriHigher than estimated fruit loss and quality claims take bite out of this season.24 Nov 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe thump, thump, thump in the night that I'm prepared to live withOPINION: I was trying to sleep. Orchardists were trying to save their crops. Good on them.07 Oct 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWill Zespri growers' 'no' vote upset new NZ-EU FTA deals?Grower vote result a symptom of concern about issues at home.03 Sep 05:00 PM