Kiwifruit
Tonnes of kiwifruit delivered to cyclone-hit Fiji
It's fruit aid for Fiji - a bunch of New Zealand companies are banding together to send Fiji children twenty tonnes of kiwifuit because fruit's still in short supply after Cyclone Winston. Audio
Zespri to resume kiwifruit shipments to China
Zespri will resume shipping kiwifruit to China on Friday after a temporary halt in supplies due to a fungus found in a routine inspection, the company says.
Kiwifruit Tingles Fijian Tastebuds
Twenty tonnes of kiwifruit has been delivered to schools across the island of Viti Levu, Fiji, this week. Fresh fruit has been in short supply since February when Cyclone Winstone wiped out crops and… Audio
Kiwifruit trade boost helps fill dairy gap
New Zealand has posted a trade surplus for the sixth month in a row, helped by record kiwifruit exports.
RNZ learns Chinese officials warn Zespri of retaliation
RNZ News has been told the kiwifruit marketing company Zespri was warned by Chinese officials there could be retaliation if New Zealand investigates claims of Chinese steel dumping. Our reporter Eric… Audio
Peter Haythornthwaite: design, spifes and San Diego
Kim Hill talks to celebrated product designer and design integration consultant Peter Haythornthwaite, who was awarded an ONZM in the 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours. Audio
Zespri reports a strong season
The kiwifruit exporter, Zespri, has had a strong season with growth in sales volumes and profits. Audio
Kiwifruit in contamination scare cleared to eat
After checking millions of kiwifruit for packaging contamination, Zespri says the fruit is safe to eat.
Millions of kiwifruit trays checked for contamination
Millions of kiwifruit held up from export after an oil contamination scare are being checked using new technology invented for the purpose.
1.7m kiwifruit trays may be contaminated
About 1.7 million trays of kiwifruit have been placed on precautionary hold because of potential contamination in the packaging, says Zespri.
Hopes high for Kiwifruit exports.
As dairy farmers come to terms with a devastating downturn in incomes, kiwifruit growers are looking ahead to a bumper season. Audio
Man 'catches' kiwifruit allergy after surgery
A man has 'caught' a kiwifruit allergy from his sister after receiving a transplant of her bone marrow - proof surgery can spread allergies, researchers say.
Zespri and TGG join forces for kiwifruit push
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri and horticultural company T and G, part of the former Turners and Growers, are joining forces for a push to increase sales in south-east Asia. Audio
Exporters not fazed by China slowdown
New Zealand companies are not panicking about China's slowing economy, saying Chinese consumers' appetite for their goods remains undiminished.
Record numbers again for Zespri
Kiwifruit marketer and exporter Zespri has again hit record crop numbers for the 2015 kiwifruit season.
Final kiwifruit shipment off to Asia
The last of 60 refrigerated ships carrying New Zealand kiwifruit exports to markets around the world will leave Tauranga's port for Japan and China today.
Zespri develops 'tastier' kiwifruit variety
Kiwifruit company Zespri has developed new varieties of green kiwifruit and hopes one will be commercially grown in the next few years.
Kiwifruit central to BoP action plan
Kiwifruit growing is central to a plan to boost employment and investment in the Bay of Plenty.
Primary sectors celebrate signing of TPP
Despite the dairy industry's grumblings about the Trans Pacific Partnership not living up to expectations, many sectors are celebrating the signing of the deal.
Whangarei kiwifruit growers relieved
Kiwifruit growers in Whangarei are relieved as testing shows a deadly vine disease does not appear to be spreading. Audio