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
Banking and financeNZ's top business leaders crowned at Deloitte Top 200 awardsBusiness excellence has been recognised at the Deloitte Top 200 Awards21 Nov 09:15 AM
KahuTauranga berry company could rival ZespriMiro is the kupu for berry and a BOP-based berry company. Made with funding from NZ On Air19 Sep 04:21 AM
AgribusinessZespri chairman urged to stand for FonterraZespri chairman called on to stand for Fonterra board - no word on John Wilson's decision.22 Jul 02:22 AM