26 Aug 2025
Durian selling at NZ supermarkets for over $100
Raw sewage, gym socks, farts, pig poo, rotten meat and stale vomit. That is just a few descriptions of the aroma from the notorious durian fruit that is becoming more widely available in New Zealand. At Pak N Save, durians are around $120 each, and Costco is selling them for just under $100 each. Peter Pan, who imports durian from Thailand, spoke to Lisa Owen.