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The best produce to eat in January and February

It's the perfect time to enjoy vibrant, flavourful fruit and vegetables.

Justin Trudeau resigns and two child deaths mark tragic start to 2025 | NZ Herald News Update

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resigned and two children have allegedly been murdered in a tragic start to 2025. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Fruit flies in Auckland as Wellington prepares for major disruption | NZ Herald News Update

Fruit flies have been discovered in Auckland, new water safety figures are released. Dame Tariana Turia tangi continues, trade with Africa is suggested. Video / NZ Herald

Letters: Horticulture’s $8b bounty offers hope amid challenges

Readers' letters for January 6.

Zespri fires up expanded offshore growing plans

Overseas growers are lining up to produce SunGold for Zespri.

Kiwifruit season set for success with 'fantastic' spring conditions

'Our season is currently tracking seven to 10 days ahead of [the] average,'

Fruit and veges get cheaper but domestic airfares go up

Those flying overseas had it better than domestic travellers.

Return to growth: MPI sees big lift in exports in 2025

MPI expects to see a rebound in New Zealand's primary sector exports in 2025.

Zespri to hold new vote on expanding overseas kiwifruit production

It didn't work last time - but the global marketer claims significant support now.

NZ apple and pear revenue hits $2 billion

Future growth dependent on supportive economic and regulatory conditions.

Exports up, imports down as fruit trade with Europe booms

A leap in kiwifruit and apple exports helps narrow the trade deficit.

Behind the scenes at the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre

'It can take us 20 years to develop a concept.'

Zespri’s case against illegal gold kiwifruit planting goes to new court

'Pirated plantings' in global kiwifruit marketer's case.

The heart-healthy diet hardly anyone is talking about

New York Times: How the DASH diet can significantly lower blood pressure.

How healthy are apples?

New York Times: Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?

'Good opportunities': NZ blueberry growers get access to South Korea

South Korean consumers will have to pay a premium for the New Zealand fruit.