Avocados
Avocados thrive in sunny south
Richie Bocock believes his avocado grove on Banks Peninsula could be the southernmost in the world. Audio
Avocados thrive in sunny south
Richie Bocock believes his avocado grove on Banks Peninsula could be the southernmost in the world.
AudioHuge Far North water verdict looms as avocados boom
Plans for a massive water take to grow more avocados in the Far North could get the green light in the coming weeks, but there are major concerns among some locals about what that will mean for the… Video, Audio
New varieties of avocado developed in Gisborne
A Waerenga-a-Hika couple has developed three new varieties of avocado that are attracting interest around the world. Audio, Gallery
The 90s File - Sam Tietjen
Sam Tietjen trained in mechanical engineering but has come back to the family orchard and is now overseeing the planting of 2000 avocado trees. Audio
The 90s File - Sam Tietjen
Sam Tietjen trained in mechanical engineering but has come back to the family orchard and is now overseeing the planting of 2000 avocado trees.
AudioHawke's Bay grower in disbelief as avos stolen from 50 trees
A Hawke's Bay avocado grower is in disbelief after 50 trees were completely stripped of their fruit.
It comes as the Avocado Association is warning growers to keep a closer watch over their crops… Audio
Fans flock to buy $2.50 avocados in Taranaki
Big city folk left reeling at the prices being charged for them - up to $11 dollars each - might want to consider a trip to New Plymouth, where the fruit are just a couple of dollars.
Man charged with theft after avocado haul spotted
The police in the Western Bay of Plenty are trying to find the rightful owner of more than 500 avocados.
Mediawatch Midweek: 26 September 2018
Mediawatch Midweek is a weekly catch-up between Mediawatch and Lately's Karyn Hay. This week: 1080 blow-back, avocado aggro taken seriously - and not; "Harry Potter's lonely uncle" on the future of… Video, Audio
Mediawatch Midweek: 26 September 2018
Mediawatch Midweek is a weekly catch-up between Mediawatch and Lately's Karyn Hay. This week: 1080 blow-back, avocado aggro taken seriously - and not; "Harry Potter's lonely uncle" on the future of…
Video, AudioAvocado growers install security systems to combat thefts
Avocado growers are resorting to extreme measures to stop thieves stealing their precious fruit, which sell for as much as $7 each in the off season. Video, Audio
"Suck it and see" avo water consents a worry
Northland is poised to become the avocado capital of New Zealand after growers north of Kaitaia received the green light for irrigation. But DOC is considering challenging them in the Environment… Audio
Avocado thief flees crime scene on mobility scooter
Thieves, including one on a mobility scooter armed with a 12 foot pole, were caught stealing avocados in broad daylight from an Auckland backyard. The tree's owner Bret Glazier joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Cambodian Peppercorns
New Zealander Julian Hansen has a master's degree in political science and Russian, and he speaks Thai, Russian and Khmer. Over twenty years ago he went to Cambodia to work on development projects… Audio, Gallery
Cambodian Peppercorns
New Zealander Julian Hansen has a master's degree in political science and Russian, and he speaks Thai, Russian and Khmer. Over twenty years ago he went to Cambodia to work on development projects…
AudioTrim-fat, fast-ripening 'Avocado Light' announced
It's unclear if the fruit tastes any different, but its makers say it has a "soft and pleasant pulp".
Avocado thieves sell stolen fruit on Facebook
Avocado growers are warning store owners not to accept stolen fruit, as thieves take to social media and sell them on Facebook. Audio
Avocado thieves selling stolen fruit on black market
Police are warning small business owners in Bay of Plenty to beware of stolen avocados, following a spate of orchard thefts in the region.
Avocado injuries cost ACC nearly $70,000 last year
Nearly one person every second day filed avocado-related ACC claims last year, costing taxpayers almost $70,000. Video, Audio
