New Zealand'Golden visa': Kiwifruit woos wealthy foreigners with new fundWealthy investors must commit at least $4.8m to secure a pathway to residency. 18 Sep 11:39 PM
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
BusinessWellington slumps to bottom of economic scorecardBay of Plenty, Southland, Central Lakes District top ASB's list. 14 Sep 11:50 PM
BusinessBay of Plenty tops with bumper kiwifruit season as Auckland shows signs of economic turnaround14 Sep 11:14 PM
New ZealandGreen kiwifruit's bowel-moving powers recognised in EuropeFirst-ever fresh fruit to receive an authorised health claim from the European Commission.21 Aug 09:41 PM
AgribusinessRural rebound: Farm profitability boosts PGG Wrightson's earningsPGG Wrightson's net profit rose to $10.7m, a 248% increase.11 Aug 10:14 PM
New Zealand'We stress every time it rains': Neighbours' flooding fightTe Puke neighbours urge council to take action to stop flooding during heavy rain.29 Jul 07:02 PM
New ZealandKiwifruit growers eye positive returns The kiwifruit harvest is nearly complete, with over 215 million trays picked.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness reportHow Fonterra and Zespri are navigating US tariff hurdlesAs well as tariffs, a whole range of factors go into negotiations with markets23 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDave Handley: Rising momentum - NZ agriculture heads into blockbuster yearNew Zealand’s rural sector enters the next 12 months with real momentum23 Jul 04:59 PM
Agribusiness reportHow NZ can double primary exports by 2034The time is right for the primary sector to grow again with further changes.23 Jul 04:59 PM
New ZealandZespri teams up with Dame Lisa CarringtonBay of Plenty-born Carrington calls Zespri role a great way to “connect back with home”.01 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandPaving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leatherFieldays showcases NZ ingenuity with pollution-mapping robots and vegan leather.16 Jun 10:36 PM
New ZealandHorticulture export revenue forecast to hit $8.5bHortNZ CEO Kate Scott says the forecast is great news for growers and the economy.12 Jun 04:35 AM
New ZealandCharity's kiwifruit rescue aids thousands in needThe food rescue charity redistributed 160 tonnes of kiwifruit in 2024.06 Jun 02:30 AM
Agribusiness'Surpassed a significant milestone': Zespri hits $5b in kiwifruit salesZespri sold a record 220.9 million trays, up from 164.2 million in 2023-24.21 May 09:53 PM
New ZealandBiofuel-powered kiwifruit ship an 'exciting step forward'The Kowhai used biofuel made from used cooking oil bunkered in Hong Kong.13 May 09:25 PM
New ZealandVietnam ‘a real star’ for three NZ fruits - which ones are next?New Zealand earned $172m from horticultural exports to Vietnam in 2024.15 Apr 04:30 AM
New ZealandNZ’s fruit wins in competitive Vietnamese produce marketVietnam is now the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We are world-leading’: Zespri’s compostable label innovationZespri says other fruit companies use home-compostable labels, but not in all markets.25 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandTop gong for Te Puke kiwifruit growers at BOP Farm Environment AwardsKiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.14 Mar 03:17 AM
New Zealand‘Spotlight on exporters’: Bay of Plenty awards highlight achievementsThe event returns after a hiatus, celebrating Bay of Plenty exporters.12 Mar 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCharity tax crackdown: Who’s affected and is it a good idea?The Government is reviewing tax exemptions for charities and non-profits.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFake kiwifruit crackdown: Zespri imposters in China get jail time, finesThe sentences were over counterfeit Zespri labels.10 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandZespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipmentZespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the settlement was a positive outcome for the industry.29 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesZespri CEO Jason Te Brake talks up the growing opportunities for kiwifruitOutlook for NZ kiwifruit export industry 'incredibly bright'.06 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessZespri fires up expanded offshore growing plansOverseas growers are lining up to produce SunGold for Zespri.19 Dec 04:00 PM
