NZ honey industry up against the worst pest in the world
Primary Sector

NZ honey industry up against the worst pest in the world

Rising varroa control costs are taking the buzz out of an industry already under strain.

Greg Hurrell 13 Feb 2024
RBNZ has done enough to curb inflation, banks say
Economy

RBNZ has done enough to curb inflation, banks say

BNZ, Kiwibank and ASB aren't as certain as the ANZ of another hike in the OCR.

Greg Hurrell 12 Feb 2024
Plant and Food's $4m war chest for biocontrol research
Primary Sector

Plant and Food's $4m war chest for biocontrol research

The CRI's novel approaches include bat noises and fake redback spider scents.

Greg Hurrell 09 Feb 2024
Delight and disappointment at supreme court's climate change ruling
Law & Regulation

Delight and disappointment at supreme court's climate change ruling

Activist Mike Smith wants to force seven companies to speed up emissions reductions.

Greg Hurrell 07 Feb 2024