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Cambridge students get be(e)hind special initiative
Cambridge beekeepers launch Mānuka honey designed by local kids.
Mānuka honey producer buzzing after bee-autiful season
A local honey producer says they have seen a strong 2024/2025 season.
'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.'
Comvita posts $77.4m loss after difficult year
Loss of a major customer and sharp fall in China demand blamed for poor result.
Signs of hope for under-pressure honey industry
The mood in the industry was sombre because it had been a tough few years.
Big leadership shake-up for Comvita after 'confronting' financial result
The mānuka honey exporter is struggling to overcome a slump in Asia market sales.
Honey strategy all the buzz at field day
Important event for beekeepers in Gisborne next week on Apiculture NZ's honey strategy.
Christchurch Rich List family firm buys US honey business
Christchurch-based healthy products business is run by ex-Air NZ marketing boss Mike Tod.
Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
Fans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.
Beekeeper Steven Brown furious over destruction of $2m honey crop
'Most farmers vaccinate their cows ... but it’s illegal to vaccinate the hive.'
North Canterbury honey company forced to burn thousands of beehives
A 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.
Watch: 'Absolutely devastated': Honey company forced to destroy $2m worth of bee boxes
The destruction order came after American foulbrood disease was detected.
Pollination work keeps pair as busy as their bees
“We do a lot of kiwifruit and avocado pollination. That’s what keeps us going.”
Sweet as: What makes Kiwi honey so special?
From award-winning jars to mānuka alternatives, how do you choose a good one?
Tairāwhiti conservationist discovers new mānuka species
Graeme Atkins confirms new manuka species 20 years after initial find.
'He is extra special': Baby James leaps into world early
Four babies were born at Whanganui Hospital on February 29.
Beekeepers deliver stinging response to Apiculture NZ plan
Plan has 'no costing, no clear priorities, no timelines', says NZ Beekeeping Inc.
Small Business: What’s the buzz about alcoholic lemonade?
Young entrepreneurs say their honey-derived brew can add twist to classic Kiwi summer.
Small business: Mānuka oil producer looking to follow in honey's footsteps
West Coast company bringing the benefits of mānuka to people through oils.
Un-bee-lievable: Honey Hive's Taupō mascot rolled by car-jackers
Huka Honey Hive's familiar Bee Dub is the victim of some very bad bee-haviour.
Tararua-Hawke’s Bay honey company produces most potent mānuka ever
From Dannevirke to the shelves of Harrods. Would you try mānuka's most potent blend?
Editorial: Here’s hoping the Aussies walk away from EU trade deal
EDITORIAL: New Zealand's EU trade deal looks good compared to no deal at all.
Sweet deal: Comvita sees earnings boost for Singapore purchase
Comvita expects an earnings boost from its latest acquisition.
Kate shows she's the Queen Bee
The Princess of Wales keeps bees at Anmer Hall, on the Sandringham estate.
'Serious state': The sting in the tail of Cyclone Gabrielle
“New Zealand is relying on apiculture. Beehives pollinate kiwifruit orchards, apples..."
Comvita profit flies up by 35pc on record revenue, sees more growth
Strong growth in China and North America propels Comvita profit.