The 'atmospheric river' of rain that swept down the country last week almost completely avoided one of the worst drought-affected regions in the country – coastal Taranaki.

Much-needed rain finally arrived in Northland, giving many farmers breathing space to get themselves back on track for next season.

The timing is perfect for the opening of the Marlborough Inland Port, with a surge in bottled wine leading up to the 2025 harvest, says QuayConnect General Manager Jaron McLeod.

Farmers and wool carpet manufacturers are welcoming a Government decision to use wool fibre products in the construction and refurbishment of state buildings.

New Zealand's wine industry is facing an increasingly uncertain and unpredictable outlook, says New Zealand Winegrowwers (NZW) Board Chair Fabian Yukich.

Nature has little regard for supply and demand equations, and there were abundant, high-quality crops for many around the country this harves. While the industry grapples with slowing markets, excess supply and uncertainty around trade barriers, Sophie Preece hears that vintage 2025 kicked off with perfect parcels of delicious fruit.

The wine industry needs to stop "clinging to the debris of 'fine wine'" and instead speak in a language future customers can relate to, Nigel Greening told attendees at Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025.

When Dan Sims launched Pinot Palooza in 2012, he was well aware of the narrative that young people were eschewing wine and the industry was on the verge of collapse.

Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025 brought together local and international Pinot lovers to celebrate New Zealand's flagship red variety. 

Having 30% of Central Otago's vineyard area certified organic is "a true testament to the passion and dedication of growers", says Carolyn Murray, General Manager of the Central Otago Winegrowers Association.