Bees
Nga Taonga - Sarah Johnston
Sarah Johnston is here today to play some recordings from the archives all about bees and honey. Video, 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
Julian McCurdy - Urban Beehives
Beehives in the suburbs are becoming more and more popular. Julian McCurdy joins Wallace to talk about the explosion in backyard apiary and how demand for beehives is far outweighing supply. Audio
Honey crop beleaguered by bad weather
A Hawke's Bay beekeeper says it is the worst season for honey production that he has seen in over 20 years.
Nigel Costley on Bees
Nelson-based Apiarist and beekeeping teacher giving us a Bee report for this summer as well as ways to reduce insecticide harm to bees and easy tips for boosting bee numbers. Audio
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
The plight of Kaikoura's bees
Since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake jolted North Canterbury on Monday, the HMNZS Canterbury has evacuated about 640 people, 9.3 tonnes of baggage, a cat, 17 dogs. And, about 30,000 bees. But South… Audio
Increase in bee thefts could be the tip of the iceberg
Beehive thefts are on the rise, and police suspect organised crime could be behind the thefts. The national co-ordinator of community policing, senior sergeant Alasdair MacMillan tells Morning Report… 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
Technology is transforming the ancient art of beekeeping
This Way Up's Simon Morton has been looking at our honey industry and how it has changed. Audio, Gallery
Bugging Bees
Huw Evans logs into his beehives in Italy and the UK from where ever he is in the world. He can tell whether the bees have made honey, whether the queen's laying eggs or whether someone's pushed the… Audio
Bugging Bees
Huw Evans logs into his beehives in Italy and the UK from where ever he is in the world. He can tell whether the bees have made honey, whether the queen's laying eggs or whether someone's pushed the…
AudioComvita 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
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.
AudioPolice, beekeepers in anti-theft drive
New Zealand police have officially joined ranks with beekeepers to tackle beehive crime, as the soaring price of manuka honey leads to more thefts.
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
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.
AudioCounting the cost of the honeybee decline
Honeybees are vital pollinators, and their numbers have been dwindling due to the varroa mite and colony collapse disorder. Now New Zealand scientists have attempted to quantify just how much this is… Audio
