Proctor’s return came at a good time, with several weeks left in the season in which to impress All Blacks selectors. His re-signing comes two weeks after news that Blues counterpart Rieko Ioane will take the option in his contract to play a season abroad …
Cacao farmers can increase yields from old trees and avoid clearing more forest When their trees produce fewer pods over time, farmers typically start new plantations. In Peru, grafting was found to boost productivity by 45% within two years, while …
As of the end of 2016, regulated banks in New Zealand reported total assets of $510.3bn, more than 45 times larger than the assets identified in the shadow banking sector. “It is pretty clear that the shadow banking sector in New Zealand does not dominate …
The Government’s target is to reduce the number of victims of violent crime by 20,000 by 2029, compared with an October 2023 baseline of 185,000. Using the figure the minister has given, it would show that the Government has surpassed that target. …
Imported apples show mixed trends this week. Compared with last week, the price of New Zealand Gala apples has remained stable with a slight increase, while New Zealand Queen apples have seen a price drop of about 15%-20%. Some traders said Gala apple …
In New Zealand, the persimmon harvest is underway, with a 20% increase in the 2025 crop attributed to favorable weather conditions in Gisborne. Ian Turk, Manager of the Persimmon Industry Council, highlights the limited availability of this fruit, noting …
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and New Zealand are set to sign a status of visiting forces agreement this week, according to the New Zealand government. New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins is arriving in the Philippines on Monday, April 28, …
Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt. Photo: Photosport Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss will be confirmed as Joe Schmidt's successor at the Wallabies on Wednesday, Australian media has reported. Kiss, who worked closely with Schmidt at Ireland, will take …
When Paula Leeson drowned in the swimming pool of a remote Danish holiday home, the initial assumption was that a tragic accident had taken place. Her husband of three years claimed he had found her there, fully clothed and unconscious, during their …
&
