WorldVeg debuts tomatoes that are both resilient and attractive to buyers
– World Vegetable Center has developed tomato varieties that combine resistance to whiteflies and viruses with commercial fruit…
Six-figure losses: Tairāwhiti tourism hit hard by state highway closures
Across January and February, sections of the Waioweka Gorge were closed for a total of 24 days. Duncan…
Thailand Enters First ‘Zenith Sun’ Cycle of 2026
Thailand begins its first “Sun Overhead” cycle of the year in Yala, creating a rare shadowless…
Fears for superb fairy-wrens as experts studying Canberra population predict extinction within decades
The superb fairy-wren is likely to become extinct in the next 30-40 years, according to new research based…
How to protect wildlife this summer: DoC advice for beaches and backyards
“We also have a number of migratory bird species that need space to feed and rest.” Haultain said…
Tova O’Brien’s first morning on TVNZ’s Breakast, reviewed
“Importantly,” Chang went on, “how did you sleep?” What happened next was arguably the most important moment of…
Northland fishers caught flouting shellfish rules in summer crackdown
Unlike past years, there were no marine reserve breaches, the spokesman said. Nationally, there were almost 13,000 recreational…
Christina Aguilera and 11-Year-Old Daughter Summer Chase Waterfalls in Family Vacation Video
The Gist Christina Aguilera’s daughter Summer Rain, 10, made a rare appearance in a March 25 video from…
Freedom camping hotspots see spike in fines this summer
The copuncil’s Responsible Camping Programme Manager, Amy Galloway, said it had been a bumper summer, with sites full…
NZ Cricket board under fire from own staff after CEO Scott Weenink’s departure as it considers critical decision over future T20 summer league
The leaked documents come as the NZC board starts discussing one of the biggest and most critical decisions…
Avocado industry achieves resilient harvest as Asia and India drive export gains
With less fruit shipped to Australia, Siebert said several other markets absorbed significantly more volume. “China, Hong Kong…
Former constable Summer Smith jailed for leaking police intelligence to Killer Beez gang boyfriend
Smith had earlier pleaded guilty to corrupt use of official information, accessing a computer system for a dishonest…