New ZealandKiwifruit orchard bought to fund Mormon ChurchProfits from the 45ha Bay of Plenty orchard will support global church work.20 Oct 12:02 AM
New ZealandRural paper celebrates 300th issue milestoneCoast & Country News marks 300 editions in October 2025, spanning 25 years in print.17 Oct 03:59 PM
New ZealandVeteran grower 'gobsmacked' to win Horticulture Bledisloe CupAndrew Fenton has spent 50 years growing kiwifruit and avocados in Te Puke.17 Oct 03:00 AM
BusinessBay of Plenty tops with bumper kiwifruit season as Auckland shows signs of economic turnaround14 Sep 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga's 'massive' week: Record-breaking Aims Games 2025 wrapsThis year's event hosted 14,000 athletes from 431 schools competing in 27 sporting codes.05 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Changes were inevitable': Zespri puts 135 roles on the lineJob losses tough but leaders express confidence in kiwifruit marketer's direction.31 Aug 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Green, red and frozen gold with Kiwi SorbetBrendan Vercoe talks to Tom Raynel about his small frozen foods business Kiwi Sorbet.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Evolving challenges': Zespri announces significant job cutsStaff consultation begins next week, continuing into early October.26 Aug 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy kiwifruit may be the perfect snackNew York Times: Why kiwifruit deserve a spot in your diet.26 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandEastPack, police probe van crash that injured kiwifruit RSE workersSix were hospitalised with moderate to serious injuries, with others also hurt.26 Aug 02:36 AM
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
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
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
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
