Rural businessGold medal for David and Judi Grey's 'AvoGrey Greenskin’ avocadosDavid and Judi Grey win gold for their avos at the NZ Outstanding Food Awards.15 Apr 01:32 AM
The CountryWhy mid-April pruning pays off for avocado growersTiming vital: Research suggests native insects at flowering may be slashing avocado set.25 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryFrom wind to tariffs: Avocado growers navigate a tougher but resilient seasonShipments reached 3.445 million trays, only a 9% drop despite wild weather.09 Mar 02:30 AM
PremiumThe Country'It doesn’t just blow over': Storm recovery continues for avocado growers26 Oct 05:02 PM
The CountryVeteran grower 'gobsmacked' to win Horticulture Bledisloe CupAndrew Fenton has spent 50 years growing kiwifruit and avocados in Te Puke.17 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryAvocado orchards donate tonnes fallen fruit after 'devastating winds'About 85 bins of avocados have already been rescued from four orchards.25 Sep 10:33 PM
The Country'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.'16 Sep 03:58 AM
The CountryTauranga grower takes top national awardThe 29-year-old Tauranga lab manager beat six regional champions in the final.12 Sep 02:38 AM
The CountryHerald NOW is joined by Jamie Mackay to discuss the headlines in rural newsThe biggest stories of the week for the rural community - The Country's Jamie Mackay joins Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOWWatch11 Sep 08:52 PM
The CountryThere's a new type of avocado growing in New ZealandThe creamy, nutty 'Harricado' is a hardy fruit that can withstand frost.11 Aug 10:03 PM
The Country'Favourable conditions': Avocado industry predicts export boomThe avocado industry predicts better times after two tough seasons.11 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Prime focus': Avocado industry targets global marketsNZ Avocado plans to diversify export markets, focusing on North America and Asia.09 May 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOlivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the companyNew boss hopes to keep jobs, liquidator says claims still coming in.31 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryWater-saving efforts: Dargaville adapts to severe drought measuresDargaville's water use dropped by 166,000 litres a day under level-four restrictions.20 Mar 10:00 PM
The Country'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventureCouple flipped their lives from corporate city dwellers to hands-on avocado orchardists.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOlivado owes more than $3 million, liquidators sayAfter oil company's troubles, demands made for 'unpaid debts'.13 Mar 09:02 PM
The CountrySeeka joins court action against oil company OlivadoOne of the country’s biggest agribusinesses wants to see Olivado liquidated.22 Jan 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAvocado supplier in liquidation takes oil company to courtOil company with colourful past set for court as liquidator cites tough times for growers.19 Jan 11:15 PM
The CountryGrowing optimism for the 2025 avocado seasonThe avocado industry is holding on to hope for a good season in 2025.15 Jan 02:10 AM
The CountryGuac-star economy: Global avocado consumption expected to grow - RabobankRabobank's Global Avocado Update 2024 finds new opportunities for Kiwi growers.26 Jun 02:51 AM
The Country'Returns have never been worse': Avocado grower frustrated with industryAllan Dickinson urges anyone considering planting avocados to think again.21 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryWhy avocados are bad for the environmentOne of your favourite brunch ingredients comes at a cost.21 Jun 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNutritional benefits of avocados: Are they actually good for you?NY Times: Great on toast, salads and burgers. Plus, they're healthy - but how healthy?17 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'Really tough': Poor avocado season puts pressure on growersMany growers have had two seasons in a row without making any profit.10 Jun 02:00 AM
The Country'Our crazy plan': From corporate life to avocado tourism advocates“Most people wouldn’t do this much in 10 years, and we’ve gone and done it in two."19 Apr 06:01 PM
The Country'Perfect storm' for avocado growers during dismal seasonThe current New Zealand Hass avocado season will be one growers will want to forget.28 Jan 09:06 PM
The CountryTwo more Bay of Plenty orchardists fined for unlawful groundwater useThe growers are among five prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council this year.30 Nov 11:55 PM
