Kiwifruit
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
Kiwifruit growers to meet after Psa discovery
Kiwifruit growers in Whangarei will meet tomorrow following the discovery of the vine-disease Psa for the first time in the region last week.
Tools to Take Home
The Katikati community is rallying around its Ni Vanuatu workers. They're in New Zealand working on local orchards and in a packhouse but at home their families are dealing with the aftermath of… Audio
Tools to Take Home
The Katikati community is rallying around its Ni Vanuatu workers. They're in New Zealand working on local orchards and in a packhouse but at home their families are dealing with the aftermath of…
AudioZespri sets up marketing hub in Singapore
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has set up a new global sales and marketing hub in Singapore to boost international sales.
Humming Hamama Orchard
In 1999 a Maori trust in Te Kaha set up a 20 year joint venture with independent investors, to develop a 4.4 hectare kiwifruit orchard. The hope was to give employment to locals, and encourage other… Audio
Humming Hamama Orchard
In 1999 a Maori trust in Te Kaha set up a 20 year joint venture with independent investors, to develop a 4.4 hectare kiwifruit orchard. The hope was to give employment to locals, and encourage other…
AudioSouth Korea and the NZ Trade Deal
Jane Patterson delves into the trade agreement with South Korea and asks if it's a good deal for NZ? Audio
Successful Spraying
Ross Tanner had to get up out his chair three times at the inaugural Katikati and Waihi Beach Community Business awards. He won the Agricultural/Horticultural Business of the year award, the Most… Audio
Successful Spraying
Ross Tanner had to get up out his chair three times at the inaugural Katikati and Waihi Beach Community Business awards. He won the Agricultural/Horticultural Business of the year award, the Most…
AudioKiwifruit growers' group to say no to referendum
An independent kiwifruit growers group is calling on other growers to reject a referendum which could change the industry. Audio
Kiwifruit orchard values soar, but some growers still worried
The prices people are paying for kiwifruit orchards in the Bay of Plenty have met and in some cases are surpassing what people paid before the deadly PSA virus hit New Zealand. Audio
Zespri is telling kiwifruit growers to expect a big boost in returns
The kiwifruit marketer, Zespri, is telling kiwifruit growers in its latest forecast they can expect a big boost in returns from this year's crop. Audio
Business with Rod Oram
The major change in financial and securities legislation that came into effect on Monday and a major lawsuit in the kiwifruit industry. Audio
Midday News for 21 November 2014
Serial sex offender Stewart Murray Wilson will serve an extra six months in jail. A former Malaysian diplomat accused of attacking a Wellington woman pleads not guilty. Audio
Naked Science Wellington
The second of our Naked Science shows, recorded at the Paramount Theatre in Wellington last month. Five top scientists speak to Simon Morton and Dr Chris Smith about their areas of expertise. The… Audio
