PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy kiwifruit earnings won't be so juicy this yearFruit loss significantly above forecast, and returns heading south of June predictions.15 Aug 02:00 AM
PoliticsNew Zealand wins $1.8b trade deal with EU at eleventh hourThe deal took four years of often torturous negotiations.30 Jun 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: The verdict on Jacinda Ardern's overseas trip and the value of 'face to face'Benefits from the trip may not be tangible for many. That doesn't mean there aren't any.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpat over kiwifruit growers' rates valuations headed for High CourtValuer General Neill Sullivan is allowed to present evidence in the case.22 Apr 03:50 AM
BusinessVictory for Kiwifruit grower who fought council after massive CV hikeThe orchard's CV would have skyrocketed from $1.65m to $4.1m if the council had its way.04 Feb 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWant a job? 24,000 kiwifruit workers needed as labour shortage bitesLast season harvesting roles paid an average of $27 an hour rates vary and can reach $40.01 Feb 04:43 PM
BusinessZespri fails to get grower backing for China battle planZespri now working on new steps to fight potential brand damage in China.02 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZespri growers vote on plan to hobble China rogue growersChinese counterfeiting of Zespri-owned best selling gold variety expected to grow.25 Jun 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChinese counterfeiting of Zespri brand to 'grow rapidly'Mixed quality of rogue-grown and counterfeit fruit could undermine consumer confidence.18 Jun 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessZespri posts sweet export sales records for kiwifruitTotal global revenue from fruit sales was $3.58b, up 14 per cent on the previous year.28 May 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessZespri's big headache in China about to get seasonal spikeNew round of grafting about to start by Chinese unlawfully growing NZ gold kiwifruit.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesCream of the crop? Fonterra's new chairman tells it like it isFonterra's new chairman "challenges everything".20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSimon Botherway chairs new kiwifruit fundA private equity fund has been set up to exclusively invest in 'gold' kiwifruit orchards.01 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPulp Friction: Taxpayers caught as tech startup collapses owing millionsInvestors sank more than $7m into RipeTime plus seed funding from NZVIF.09 Sep 05:30 AM
AgribusinessIllegal planting of NZ gold kiwifruit in China rising: ZespriChina's unlawful growing of NZ gold fruit a shadow on Zespri's first online AGM.18 Aug 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRise and fall of Todd Muller: The man who could have been PMThroughout his life, people had thought Todd Muller could be Prime Minister.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLow interest rates stoke demand for kiwifruit assets - MyFarmLow interest rates are stoking demand for kiwifruit-growing assets, MyFarm says.28 Jun 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$2 billion bonanza: Bay kiwifruit growers take lion's share of rewardsResults incredibly encouraging, says Zespri chairman.11 Jun 06:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesZespri upbeat about 2021 as profit climbs 12%Net profit for the Kiwifruit company shot above $200 million.10 Jun 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe Covid comeback: Why kiwifruit sales are soaring in EuropeConsumers snap up New Zealand kiwifruit in quest for more Vitamin C.08 Jun 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBumper start to kiwifruit season but market risks loomKiwifruit export season continues to break records but global risks still aplenty.29 Apr 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCovid-19: Kiwifruit exports are all systems goKiwifruit export season a bright light in the virus gloom - so far.15 Apr 05:33 AM
BusinessCourt of Appeal finds in favour Govt in kiwifruit Psa claimThe Court of Appeal has allowed the Crown's appeal over the Psa3 outbreak in 2010.09 Apr 01:02 AM
AgribusinessZespri sticks to 2025 sales target despite virusZespri still eyeing $4.5b sales target within five years but virus seeds doubts.30 Mar 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhy Peter McBride is favourite to become new Fonterra chairmanSearch is on to find someone to replace John Monaghan when he steps down in November.05 Mar 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCharity probe clears Brethren-run kiwifruit giantLengthy investigation by charity watchdog clears $400m agribusiness Trinity Lands.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFran O'Sullivan: One to watch in 2020 — Sir John KeyRumoured move to head up ANZ Oz would be huge feather in cap for former Prime Minister.20 Dec 05:15 PM
BusinessKiwifruit packhouses to pump millions more into infrastructureThe kiwifruit industry has had a bumper season with increased volumes on the horizon.02 Aug 10:00 PM
BusinessKiwifruit industry gears up for bumper seasonKiwifruit packhouses pump $108 million into new infrastructure in Bay since 2014.21 Mar 05:30 PM
AgribusinessNorth America Zespri's new kiwifruit frontierZespri looks to grow kiwifruit in North America as Sungold sales boom.02 Dec 01:39 AM
AgribusinessChina's slump - is the dragon running out of fire?China's economic growth has slowed this year. Will the fallout hit New Zealand?22 Nov 04:00 PM
Business ReportsZespri takes top honours among stellar castZespri has taken out top honours as Deloitte Digital/Marsh Company of the Year.21 Nov 04:00 PM
Business ReportsCompany of the year: Zespri - Bearing fruitThe kiwifruit marketing body lifted profits by 38 per cent to $101.8 million in 2018.21 Nov 04:00 PM
Business ReportsPeter McBride of Zespri - Consultative chairmanPeter McBride has presided over NZ's fastest-growing export sector in the year ahead.21 Nov 04:00 PM