AI system controls brain circuits during social behavior
A male fruit fly in a laboratory chamber extends his wings and vibrates them to produce his species’…
Horticulture AI start-up Hectre raises $12m, sees $1b valuation within five years
“As a New Zealander, I have seen how growers and producers seem to work the hardest and get…
Healthier food options suggested for Super Bowl parties
Local doctor shares healthier food options for Super Bowl parties FROM MASSACHUSETTS TO MAINE. LOOKS GREAT. OKAY, WE’RE…
Why fruit fly brains might one day help humans ward off Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
Nicky Pellegrino Health writer·New Zealand Listener· 3 Feb, 2026 05:15 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to…
Neural circuits in flies provide insights into human eating
Why do we sometimes keep eating even when we’re full and other times turn down food completely? Why…
Raglan preserves business: From backyard fruit to farmers markets
Before Covid-19, Bea had been getting to know like-minded local people interested in starting a growers market in…
Fruit fly study identifies genes regulating dopamine and sleep
Dopamine in the brain influences movement, learning, motivation and sleep. In humans, problems with dopamine are linked to…
The Rise Of Real Fruit Ice Cream in New Zealand: Where Does It Come From?
This summer, Viva Premium is revisiting the best and biggest stories of the year. Across the world, real…
Mt Roskill store pulls produce as fruit fly biosecurity operation ramps up
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) brochure featured a large picture of a fruit fly and said it…
Simple fruit granola intervention shows promising cardio-renal signals in CKD patients
A small Japanese study suggests that a low-salt, oat-based granola breakfast may improve blood pressure, lipid risk markers,…
MP brings fruit to Parliament to celebrate forecast of record exports
Before the fruit made its way to the Beehive, Wedd visited Berry Farms NZ, Riverside Cherries, Tatsumi NZ,…
Potato salad, ambrosia and lots of summer fruit: What a “non-diet” nutritionist eats at Christmas
Pavlova: A true Christmas classic. Photo / Getty Images Jennifer Bowden is a registered nutritionist with an MSc…