Steve Edwards

A cross-pollination of ideas, blending coffee growing in Africa with New Zealand horticulture, has germinated on the Hauraki Plains.

A new Proflight Zambia deal will serve Kasama Coffee to travellers worldwide.

Hass continues to reign supreme among commercial avocado varieties grown in New Zealand. Industry body New Zealand Avocado said Hass accounts for a whopping 95% of plantings across the country.

Hass avocados make up about 95% of plantings in New Zealand orchards.

Patients of Dr. Larry Obie, a local optometrist practicing in both Havre and Chinook, were likely surprised when they received a recent letter describing his plan to retire. Many patients, myself included, had heard Dr. Obie say, "I love what I am doing and hope I can continue doing it until I'm a hundred years old." He will leave both Havre and Chinook optometric practices on June 5, 2026.

It's a milestone year for specialist hubs at Fieldays. Programme manager Steve Chappell said the hubs continued to go from strength to strength.

ASA recently conducted a survey of its members to gauge the current condition of recruitment in the PHCP/PVF industry.

The growth of a Bay of Plenty-based group providing food to the needy is extraordinary.

That venison is turned into about 94,000 servings for people in need annually.

A Government-led “regional deal” could help unlock key issues facing the Bay of Plenty's billion-dollar kiwifruit industry.