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How Matakana Island's warmer climate helps grow avocados
The orchard has about 800 avocado trees beside 10 papakāinga homes.
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Bay grower's 50-year avocado gamble pays off in wild spring winds
Doug Brown planted hundreds of pine trees to shield his orchard from the wind.
Veteran grower 'gobsmacked' to win Horticulture Bledisloe Cup
Andrew Fenton has spent 50 years growing kiwifruit and avocados in Te Puke.
Avocado orchards donate tonnes fallen fruit after 'devastating winds'
About 85 bins of avocados have already been rescued from four orchards.
'Absolutely belted': Winds batter Bay of Plenty avocado orchards
'I knew there would be a bit of damage, but it was quite a shock to see so much damage.'
Tauranga grower takes top national award
The 29-year-old Tauranga lab manager beat six regional champions in the final.
Herald NOW is joined by Jamie Mackay to discuss the headlines in rural news
The biggest stories of the week for the rural community - The Country's Jamie Mackay joins Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW
There's a new type of avocado growing in New Zealand
The creamy, nutty 'Harricado' is a hardy fruit that can withstand frost.
How NZ can double primary exports by 2034
The time is right for the primary sector to grow again with further changes.
'Favourable conditions': Avocado industry predicts export boom
The avocado industry predicts better times after two tough seasons.
Bored with breakfast? Try this sweet miso bacon and egg toast with wasabi-avocado twist
It's a delicious Japanese take on a breakfast favourite.
'Prime focus': Avocado industry targets global markets
NZ Avocado plans to diversify export markets, focusing on North America and Asia.
Auckland Airport to get new cargo precinct as fruit and vege freight booms
Airport outlines cargo precinct plan. Meanwhile, a US duty-free ban takes effect today.
How to make a nutritious salad with beetroot, walnuts and feta
It’s packed with vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre.
Olivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the company
New boss hopes to keep jobs, liquidator says claims still coming in.
Water-saving efforts: Dargaville adapts to severe drought measures
Dargaville's water use dropped by 166,000 litres a day under level-four restrictions.
'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventure
Couple flipped their lives from corporate city dwellers to hands-on avocado orchardists.
Olivado owes more than $3 million, liquidators say
After oil company's troubles, demands made for 'unpaid debts'.
Seeka joins court action against oil company Olivado
One of the country’s biggest agribusinesses wants to see Olivado liquidated.
Avocado supplier in liquidation takes oil company to court
Oil company with colourful past set for court as liquidator cites tough times for growers.
Growing optimism for the 2025 avocado season
The avocado industry is holding on to hope for a good season in 2025.
King Charles has finally started eating lunch
Why has the monarch broken a lifelong habit of forgoing midday meals?
Guac-star economy: Global avocado consumption expected to grow - Rabobank
Rabobank's Global Avocado Update 2024 finds new opportunities for Kiwi growers.