Police make arrest in alleged kidnapping of $3m ‘money mule’ in kiwifruit tax scam
He also told them about the kidnapping and was reassured that they would refer his complaint to the…
Zespri Red80 launch to boost RubyRed kiwifruit supply for growers
He said 100 hectares of Red80 licence would be made available to growers in 2026, including through a…
More than $3m put into bank accounts of illegal migrant in alleged kiwifruit tax evasion scam, police investigate alleged kidnapping of ‘money mule’
This was one of the NZ Herald’s top stories of 2025. An illegal overstayer working in the kiwifruit…
Collagen Production and Skin Renewal Directly Respond to Amount of Vitamin C We Consume: Study
Skin vitamin C levels are closely tied to levels of the vitamin in the blood (plasma) and can…
Suspicious scrub fire burns through Coromandel kiwifruit orchard near Pauanui
The fire is said to have burned through multiple trees in the orchard. Fire and Emergency NZ is…
WorkSafe investigates serious injury at Riverlock packhouse near Ōpōtiki
“The emergency services response was excellent … The staff member was transferred to Waikato Hospital, where she is…
Bay of Plenty: Three‑generation journey shows change drives kiwifruit success in Tauranga
Like his grandfather, Blair couldn’t agree more about change being the only constant. “I’ve been in this [kiwifruit]…
Wind storm recovery continues for Bay of Plenty avocado growers
While speaking to NZME, Biesiek was still cleaning up debris from September’s storm. His orchard had good shelter,…
Zespri wins $1.28m court case protecting Gold3 kiwifruit rights in China
This included damages of 5 million Chinese Yuan and expenses of 246,000 Chinese Yuan. The court found the…
Mormon Church investment arm buys Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchard
Farmland Reserve is a commercial, for-profit entity where its profits help fund the church’s religious, humanitarian and charitable…
Zespri sets sights on becoming the world’s healthiest fruit brand by 2035
“Our refreshed strategy will build on the fundamentals that have driven our industry’s success in recent years and…
Are kiwis good for you? What dietitians say
Expert reveals how to add more superfoods to your diet Nutrition therapist Lauren Kelly explains what foods are…