New ZealandZespri asks producers to vote on overseas expansionThe market wants the gold – but there's a supply-demand gap, Zespri says.11 Nov 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe problem with New Zealand's new red kiwifruit export offeringRetaining a premium price in the future could be a problem, Zespri warns.06 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandNo longer 'a ripper of a season' for kiwifruitKiwifruit growers' enthusiasm for a terrific fruit-producing season has been tempered.05 Nov 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSunGold export outlook juicy but yellow kiwifruit competition looms: ZespriA 'proliferation of brands' are increasingly expanding their kiwifruit offerings.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZespri's grim warning over rogue Chinese production of NZ gold kiwifruitPirate kiwifruit: Zespri challenged in identifying where the fruit is going.31 Oct 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZespri to hold new vote on expanding overseas kiwifruit productionIt didn't work last time - but the global marketer claims significant support now.24 Oct 06:22 PM
BusinessExports up, imports down as fruit trade with Europe boomsA leap in kiwifruit and apple exports helps narrow the trade deficit.22 Oct 07:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwifruit infrastructure sector needs market signals to invest more: Seeka bossA million-tray cool store can cost around $25m so market guidance is vital.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew Zespri CEO’s flying startNZ should see more of Jason Te Brake next year as the industry tackles big challenges.16 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessKiwifruit company Seeka lifts earnings guidance, pays dividend earlyTop fruit quality this season brightens outlook.15 Oct 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Napier’s little-known kiwi creche and the 60 fluffy chicks that play thereOne kiwi keeper says 'we pinch ourselves sometimes' being involved with the Napier creche.13 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessZespri’s case against illegal gold kiwifruit planting goes to new court'Pirated plantings' in global kiwifruit marketer's case.09 Oct 11:30 PM
AgribusinessExports and imports both down, trade deficit at $2.2 billionKiwifruit exports helped stop the trade deficit from souring.22 Sep 11:39 PM
AgribusinessKiwifruit exports set value record this yearGold fruit export value up 24%.22 Sep 11:34 PM
TalanoaRSE workers killed in crash worked in Bay for three yearsTheir employer says they were genuine, loyal and caring men.28 Aug 06:12 AM
New ZealandZespri continues crackdown on illegal kiwifruit plantings in ChinaChinese growers have been illegally planting Zespri's SunGold or G3 since 2016.20 Aug 10:38 PM
New Zealand'It worked really well': Kerikeri orchard trials alternatives to Hi CaneA Kerikeri orchard is having success using alternatives to controversial chemical spray.29 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Suffering financially': Kiwifruit growers doing it tough'Increasing costs have been an issue for growers for quite some time'.22 Jul 08:03 PM
AgribusinessImports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for JuneKiwifruit exports shone but car imports tanked.22 Jul 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Very shocked': Young grower wins prestigious horticulture awardWinner accepts award in front of work colleagues and best friend.18 Jul 01:59 AM
InvestmentMexican lawyer’s bid to join brother in NZ thrown out despite $3 million offerA $3 million promise was not enough for the man who dreamed of moving to NZ.16 Jul 03:17 AM
New ZealandSolo kiwi at Napier’s National Aquarium to be rehomedA star of the aquarium, Matariki the kiwi, is moving on with two new kiwi taking her spot.09 Jul 09:36 PM
New ZealandFrom farm to art: How wonky avocados are helping the fight against food wasteAuckland photographer Adam Popovich partners with Wonky Box to highlight food waste in New Zealand. Video / Carson BluckWatch08 Jul 11:48 PM
New ZealandFruit rescue: Kiwifruit picked ahead of land developmentFletcher Living faced the challenge of what to do with acres of kiwifruit.08 Jul 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessIs a regulated structure still right for today's $4b kiwifruit export industry?Critical mass and scale saves the sector's bacon time and time again.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwifruit industry 'booming', licence and orchard prices fallFewer orchards staying in families as syndicate ownership picked as a growing trend.30 Jun 05:03 PM
New ZealandMeet Leo Mangos: Kiwifruit champion and change merchant“If Leo gets involved, there will be change.”28 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMixed news for growers in Zespri's new returns forecastRecord crop size, record per hectare returns for one variety, but per tray forecast dips.23 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessHow big exporter Zespri plans to boost kiwifruit grower profitsA record harvest this season is a good start in supplying the world more of our fruit.20 Jun 07:00 PM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Zespri’s futureThe kiwifruit exporter just had a record harvest and is set to pay growers a better yield. Its outgoing CEO explains the seeds it’s now planting for future growth.Watch20 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Disappointed': Northlanders not impressed with EPA decision on continued use of Hi-CaneNorthlanders respond to EPA decision to allow Hi-Cane spray in kiwifruit orchards.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRecord harvest: Local growers can claim the 'best-tasting kiwifruit in the country'Gisborne kiwifruit part of a record national season and they were the tastiest12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRecord 2024 kiwifruit harvest follows meagre 2023Good weather and labour availability major contributors to record crop11 Jun 04:00 AM
New Zealand'My life changed in one second': Kiwifruit worker hit by forklift loses lower leg'Everyday tasks like dressing, showering, and walking have become challenging.'11 Jun 01:10 AM