Honey
Call for public's views on honey
A Parliament select committee is calling for submissions on its inquiry into honey including the definition of manuka and branding in international markets. Audio
New standard set for mānuka honey
The Ministry for Primary Industries has released its definition for mānuka honey.
Australia hits back in mānuka honey standoff
A battle is heating up between New Zealand and Australian honey producers over what constitutes mānuka honey.
Beekeeper arrested after mass hive thefts
Police have arrested a beekeeper in relation to the theft of nearly $200,000 worth of beehives in the Bay of Plenty.
As busy as a bee
James Malcolm first got the honey bug from a beekeeper who worked on his parents cropping farm near Ashburton. Now the hard working 29-year-old owns thousands of hives. Audio
Australian honey challenge to NZ Mānuka
Scientists say they've developed a process for authenticating a West Australian honey as having medicinal properties to rival manuka - but the New Zealand Mānuka industry says it's misleading
Nga Taonga - Sarah Johnston
Sarah Johnston is here today to play some recordings from the archives all about bees and honey. Video, Audio
Honey thefts linked to organised crime
Police say there's mounting evidence that organised crime is behind a sharp spike in the number of beehive thefts. Audio
Manuka 'gold rush' driving honey thefts
Beehive and honey thefts are continuing to rise and police believe organised gangs are responsible for most of the crime.
Gangs behind beehive and honey thefts - police
Honey and beehive thefts are on the rise. Apiculture New Zealand, the police and the Ministry for Primary Industries are working together to build a database aimed at tracking thefts, and getting… Audio
Moves made to trademark 'manuka'
An Australian tree nursery is trying to grow Manuka trees in the hope of cashing in on New Zealand's lucrative market.
NZ honey producers angry Australians using word 'manuka'
New Zealand manuka honey producers say Australians shouldn't be using the Māori word to help shift their product.
Double Gold for Niue Honey in UK
Niue Honey's general manager says the company is looking forward to a big year in 2017 after its medal haul at Britain's National Honey Show. Audio
Beehive monitoring
Hivemind is a New Zealand company using sensors to measure things like the weight of the hive, temperature and bee movements in and out to help beekeepers keep an eye on what's happening in their… Audio, Gallery
Comvita gains from joint venture news
Shares in honey and health food producer Comvita rose strongly yesterday after it announced a near $60 million joint venture with its Chinese distributor. Audio
Using bumblebees as pollinators
Plant and Food Research scientist Dr David Pattemore is investigating the living habits of bumble bees so they can be used to help honey bees pollinate commercial horticultural crops. Audio
A Sweet Job
In a day's work, Maureen Conquer can swallow almost 100 teaspoons of honey. She was recently chief judge at the National Honey Show. Audio, Gallery
Sweet reward offered for stolen hives
A honey company is hoping a $20,000 reward will lead to the recovery of 200 beehives stolen from the Topuni Forest in Northland a fortnight ago. Video, Audio
Sticky Fingers
There's a gold rush in the honey industry. Returns for manuka honey have skyrocketed and bees are in hot demand. Hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of beehives and other beekeeping equipment is… Audio
Comvita posts stronger full-year profits
Honey and natural foods producer Comvita has made a record full-year net profit - up 68 percent - after strong sales.
