New Zealand'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
New ZealandTauranga grower takes top national awardThe 29-year-old Tauranga lab manager beat six regional champions in the final.12 Sep 02:38 AM
New ZealandHerald NOW is joined by Jamie Mackay to discuss the headlines in rural newsThe biggest stories of the week for the rural community - The Country's Jamie Mackay joins Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOWWatch11 Sep 08:52 PM
LifestyleBored with breakfast? Try this sweet miso bacon and egg toast with wasabi-avocado twist04 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumAirlinesAuckland Airport to get new cargo precinct as fruit and vege freight booms01 May 08:00 PM
PremiumAgribusinessOlivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the company31 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandWater-saving efforts: Dargaville adapts to severe drought measuresDargaville's water use dropped by 166,000 litres a day under level-four restrictions.20 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventureCouple flipped their lives from corporate city dwellers to hands-on avocado orchardists.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOlivado owes more than $3 million, liquidators sayAfter oil company's troubles, demands made for 'unpaid debts'.13 Mar 09:02 PM
BusinessSeeka joins court action against oil company OlivadoOne of the country’s biggest agribusinesses wants to see Olivado liquidated.22 Jan 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAvocado supplier in liquidation takes oil company to courtOil company with colourful past set for court as liquidator cites tough times for growers.19 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandGrowing optimism for the 2025 avocado seasonThe avocado industry is holding on to hope for a good season in 2025.15 Jan 02:10 AM
RoyalsKing Charles has finally started eating lunchWhy has the monarch broken a lifelong habit of forgoing midday meals?08 Oct 11:48 PM
LifestyleQuiche with an avocado twistCelebrate the flavours of spring with this inventive quiche.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGuac-star economy: Global avocado consumption expected to grow - RabobankRabobank's Global Avocado Update 2024 finds new opportunities for Kiwi growers.26 Jun 02:51 AM
New Zealand'Returns have never been worse': Avocado grower frustrated with industryAllan Dickinson urges anyone considering planting avocados to think again.21 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhy avocados are bad for the environmentOne of your favourite brunch ingredients comes at a cost.21 Jun 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNutritional benefits of avocados: Are they actually good for you?NY Times: Great on toast, salads and burgers. Plus, they're healthy - but how healthy?17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Really tough': Poor avocado season puts pressure on growersMany growers have had two seasons in a row without making any profit.10 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Our crazy plan': From corporate life to avocado tourism advocates“Most people wouldn’t do this much in 10 years, and we’ve gone and done it in two."19 Apr 06:01 PM
New Zealand'Perfect storm' for avocado growers during dismal seasonThe current New Zealand Hass avocado season will be one growers will want to forget.28 Jan 09:06 PM
New ZealandChefs go greenRestaurant has an in-house chef competition to promote our status as avocado capital.05 Dec 12:27 AM
New ZealandTwo more Bay of Plenty orchardists fined for unlawful groundwater useThe growers are among five prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council this year.30 Nov 11:55 PM
LifestyleWatch: The surprising new ice cream trend taking over New ZealandWe try the intriguing new flavour that is dividing lovers of the frozen treat.17 Aug 09:30 PM
Sustainable business & financeSmashing the global market: NZ hosts World Avocado CongressAuckland welcomed 750 avocado industry players from around the world this week.04 Apr 05:20 AM