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A Rotorua scientist has been recognised for her work in helping to discover a biological control for an exotic pest that was destroying a “critical source”

'If this trend continues it will make a great difference to the health of bee colonies...'

New Zealand’s best honey producers have been named at the Apiculture New Zealand National Honey Competition as part of the industry’s annual conference in Rotorua last week. The conference hosted 700 delegates from the apiculture industry at the ...

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Plight of the humble bee

After 25 years, Margaret Bennett is stepping back from an association she spearheaded. But there is still work to be done and she maintains she will be busy as a bee, but in the background.

Manuka honey comes from honey bees (Apis mellifera) that feed on and pollinate the flowers of the manuka shrub (Leptospermum scoparium), which grows extensively around the coastal areas of New [...]

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Hint: It doesn’t just taste better—it's also a superfood. 

While the scientific and clinical focus on honey has led to the advent of "medical-grade" honey, there remains some lingering skepticism regarding the value of honey in wound care. With [...]