Apiculture
NZ's healthy bee population masks serious threats
12 Jun 2018
High demand for Manuka honey has fueled a "gold rush" in the industry and is driving up the demand for hives. Bee numbers are high with 887,510 registered beehives in the country producing almost… Audio
Manuka 'gold rush' driving honey thefts
15 Mar 2017
Beehive and honey thefts are continuing to rise and police believe organised gangs are responsible for most of the crime.
Honey crop beleaguered by bad weather
23 Jan 2017
A Hawke's Bay beekeeper says it is the worst season for honey production that he has seen in over 20 years.
Multi-million dollar aid deal for French Polynesia
25 Jul 2016
The French Polynesian Assembly has approved a multi-million dollar small business aid package in an attempt to boost the local economy.