Mark Goodwin

Beekeepers in parts of the north island have reported big bee losses, affecting honey crops by nearly two thirds. Dr Mark Goodwin is the head of Plant and Food Research's bee unit. Audio

Bee expert Mark Goodwin explains how a beehive works and the state of bees in NZ Audio

The honey we put on our toast. Fruit in the fruit bowl. Vegetables in the fridge. All things we have to thank the humble honey bee for. Audio

Mark Goodwin proposes to return to rural Taranaki where, in 1995, he kidnapped, drugged and killed his estranged wife and tried to do the same to her best friend. Audio

The country's leading bee scientist says a new parasite found in Coromandel hives will eventually spread across the whole country. Audio

Bay of Plenty company Pollen Plus is the largest producer of pollen in the world. Each November one hundred tonnes of male kiwfruit flowers are picked so the pollen can be extracted and sold. Steve… Audio

Leader of the Bee Unit at Plant and amp; Food Research, who has just been awarded an NZ Science and Technology Medal for his work on honey bees and crop pollination practices. Audio

New Zealand bumble bees are to be recruited for a rescue mission to bring their UK cousins back from the brink of extinction. Audio

Amelia Nurse talks to two bee scientists about why bee numbers are declining and what can be done. Audio

NZ scientists have made a breakthrough in controlling the deadly varroa bee mite without using chemical pesticides. Audio

Icing sugar is being put to the test by beekeepers carrying out varroa mite checks on their hives throughout the country. Audio

British beekeepers call for urgent Government intervention to stop potential economic and ecological disaster. Audio