Bees
Connecting the habitats of pollinators
Andrea Reid is the creator and champion of Pollinator Paths, a movement aiming to connect the habitats of Auckland's pollinators. Audio
Sarah Smuts-Kennedy - Kauri and McCahon
Sarah Smuts-Kennedy is a New Zealand born and based artist, and an MFA graduate of the Elam School of Fine Arts, 2012. Smuts-Kennedy's biodynamic, permaculture teaching garden, 45 minutes north of… Audio
Neonicotinoids linked to bee harm by two studies
More data is needed before a blanket ban on the insecticides is considered in New Zealand, experts say.
Research shows pesticide damage to bees
Just-released research has confirmed that pesticides containing neonicotinoids are harmful to bees. Meriel Watts is the coordinator of the Pesticide Action Network says the results are a wake up call… Audio
Australian honey challenge to NZ Mānuka
Scientists say they've developed a process for authenticating a West Australian honey as having medicinal properties to rival manuka - but the New Zealand Mānuka industry says it's misleading
Nectar wars in Taranaki
There's a manuka gold-rush on in Taranaki and local beekeepers say there's not enough to go around. Audio
My Pollen Nation
New Zealand has about 30 different species of native bees. And while the media focuses largely on the decline of wild honey bee populations, our guest is focusing on our native species. Rachel Nepia… Audio, Gallery
Nga Taonga - Sarah Johnston
Sarah Johnston is here today to play some recordings from the archives all about bees and honey. Video, Audio
Manuka 'gold rush' driving honey thefts
Beehive and honey thefts are continuing to rise and police believe organised gangs are responsible for most of the crime.
Gangs behind beehive and honey thefts - police
Honey and beehive thefts are on the rise. Apiculture New Zealand, the police and the Ministry for Primary Industries are working together to build a database aimed at tracking thefts, and getting… Audio
Julian McCurdy - Urban Beehives
Beehives in the suburbs are becoming more and more popular. Julian McCurdy joins Wallace to talk about the explosion in backyard apiary and how demand for beehives is far outweighing supply. Audio
Honey crop beleaguered by bad weather
A Hawke's Bay beekeeper says it is the worst season for honey production that he has seen in over 20 years.
Nigel Costley on Bees
Nelson-based Apiarist and beekeeping teacher giving us a Bee report for this summer as well as ways to reduce insecticide harm to bees and easy tips for boosting bee numbers. Audio
Double Gold for Niue Honey in UK
Niue Honey's general manager says the company is looking forward to a big year in 2017 after its medal haul at Britain's National Honey Show. Audio
The plight of Kaikoura's bees
Since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake jolted North Canterbury on Monday, the HMNZS Canterbury has evacuated about 640 people, 9.3 tonnes of baggage, a cat, 17 dogs. And, about 30,000 bees. But South… Audio
Increase in bee thefts could be the tip of the iceberg
Beehive thefts are on the rise, and police suspect organised crime could be behind the thefts. The national co-ordinator of community policing, senior sergeant Alasdair MacMillan tells Morning Report… Audio
Beehive monitoring
Hivemind is a New Zealand company using sensors to measure things like the weight of the hive, temperature and bee movements in and out to help beekeepers keep an eye on what's happening in their… Audio, Gallery
Technology is transforming the ancient art of beekeeping
This Way Up's Simon Morton has been looking at our honey industry and how it has changed. Audio, Gallery
Bugging Bees
Huw Evans logs into his beehives in Italy and the UK from where ever he is in the world. He can tell whether the bees have made honey, whether the queen's laying eggs or whether someone's pushed the… Audio