Should the Govt buy a closing McCain factory? The Greens say it’s worth trying
The plant is scheduled to cease operations on January 31, 2027, after the year’s processing and packing season.…
Te Maunga wastewater plant issue blamed for odour in Pāpāmoa, Arataki
Tauranga City Council today linked the “strong odours” to operational issues at the Te Maunga Wastewater Treatment Plant.…
Kiwifruit: Stronger plant variety rights law to protect Zespri and NZ growers’ value
Last October, Zespri won a significant legal victory in China, successfully defending the intellectual property rights of New…
Chinese Nvidia supplier pours $700m into Vietnam plant
A Samsung factory in Bac Ninh province, northern Vietnam. The province has attracted a cluster of tech manufacturers…
Rockit Global wins China court case over unlicensed apple propagation
Rockit Global commercial general manager Tom Lane said the decision was a positive outcome for everyone connected to…
Fonterra signs solar power deal with ANZA for Canterbury plant
ANZA said the grid connection and site infrastructure will be engineered to accommodate a future battery energy storage…
Cow, goat, sheep or plant milk? Massey University nutrition expert on the pros and cons
Associate Professor Louise Brough: Milk is a great food source. It’s very nutritious and contains lots of things…
Power plant? What new research reveals about kava
Marc Wilson Psychology writer·New Zealand Listener· 18 May, 2026 06:06 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Kiwifruit exports: Government extends plant variety rights protection
McClay said the changes would support productivity and innovation across the primary sector. Trade and Investment and Agriculture…
Hastings vegetable plant closures: Mayors call for Government-backed study
Frozen packing lines in Hastings would also close. The announcement meant the loss of about 300 roles across…
Kiwifruit exports: Government extends plant variety rights protection
McClay said the changes would support productivity and innovation across the primary sector. Trade and Investment and Agriculture…
McCain Hastings plant closure: Hawke’s Bay growers mull takeover bid
The decision is a huge blow to the industry in Hawke’s Bay, where the impact is being felt…