New ZealandTwo more yellow-legged hornet queens found on Auckland's North ShoreThe invasive species can devastate honeybee colonies and crop yields.28 Oct 11:51 PM
PremiumStock takesStock Takes: Takeover battle brews for Comvita as founder mounts rival bid against rich-lister's investment companyFounder Alan Bougen is rallying investors to oppose the Florenz bid.23 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumSmall BusinessBringing the buzz: Kiwi honey-based energy drink eyes overseas expansion after early growthIt took just seven months for Alex McDonald to take Mānuka Phuel from idea to can.20 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandFire and fury: Deadly bee disease spreads in Dannevirke as rumours swirl09 Sep 10:13 PM
New ZealandCambridge students get be(e)hind special initiativeCambridge beekeepers launch Mānuka honey designed by local kids.29 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandMānuka honey producer buzzing after bee-autiful seasonA local honey producer says they have seen a strong 2024/2025 season.09 Apr 04:28 PM
LifestyleMeghan Markle apologises over lifestyle brand order issueA website issue allowed purchases of items already out of stock.08 Apr 05:46 AM
New ZealandTahi’s transformation: From barren farmland to rich biodiversity hubTahi's open day features guided walks and mānuka honey tastings.28 Feb 04:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: Who is next in line to raise capital on the NZX?With economy in doldrums, who will raise capital next after Ryman's big issue?27 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessComvita optimistic about 2026 despite cutting 67 jobsThe honey producer spoke of a “radically simplified organisation”.25 Feb 08:12 PM
LifestyleThe health benefits of honey – and how to spot the fake stuffIs honey healthier than sugar? Is expensive better? Here's what the experts say.19 Feb 01:53 AM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip: How mānuka honey is finding its sweet spot againShayne Currie interviews beekeeper Liam Gavin and finds out how mānuka honey is finding its sweet spot again.Watch21 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Struggling': Beekeepers expect to make a loss this season'It’s tough at the moment but hopefully it can turn a corner at some stage.'04 Sep 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesComvita posts $77.4m loss after difficult yearLoss of a major customer and sharp fall in China demand blamed for poor result.28 Aug 11:16 PM
New ZealandSigns of hope for under-pressure honey industryThe mood in the industry was sombre because it had been a tough few years.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBig leadership shake-up for Comvita after 'confronting' financial resultThe mānuka honey exporter is struggling to overcome a slump in Asia market sales.12 Aug 11:01 PM
New ZealandHoney strategy all the buzz at field dayImportant event for beekeepers in Gisborne next week on Apiculture NZ's honey strategy.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChristchurch Rich List family firm buys US honey businessChristchurch-based healthy products business is run by ex-Air NZ marketing boss Mike Tod.04 Jul 01:00 AM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursFans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeekeeper Steven Brown furious over destruction of $2m honey crop'Most farmers vaccinate their cows ... but it’s illegal to vaccinate the hive.'15 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandNorth Canterbury honey company forced to burn thousands of beehivesA New Zealand beekeeper says he is $2 million out of pocket after being ordered to destroy thousands of hives by authorities that found traces of American foulbrood disease.Watch15 May 02:11 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Absolutely devastated': Honey company forced to destroy $2m worth of bee boxesThe destruction order came after American foulbrood disease was detected.15 May 12:45 AM
New ZealandPollination work keeps pair as busy as their bees“We do a lot of kiwifruit and avocado pollination. That’s what keeps us going.”14 May 02:21 AM
LifestyleSweet as: What makes Kiwi honey so special?From award-winning jars to mānuka alternatives, how do you choose a good one?07 Apr 11:00 PM
KahuTairāwhiti conservationist discovers new mānuka speciesGraeme Atkins confirms new manuka species 20 years after initial find.10 Mar 10:38 PM
New Zealand'He is extra special': Baby James leaps into world earlyFour babies were born at Whanganui Hospital on February 29.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeekeepers deliver stinging response to Apiculture NZ planPlan has 'no costing, no clear priorities, no timelines', says NZ Beekeeping Inc.20 Feb 09:28 PM
