There is always something to do in the apiary. In late winter, beekeepers are doing a casual inspection of their colonies on ...

Study finds NZ beekeepers have a wealth of experience but tend to work independently.

Small farmers, aggrieved homeowners and environmentalists are banding together to stop Transco’s proposed natural gas project ...

The tiny varroa mite can kill bee colonies by feasting on them and transmitting viruses Millions of Australian bees are in "lockdown" and thousands will be destroyed after a deadly parasite was ...

Another study published this week, however, suggests bees around the world are developing the ability to "clear out" a particularly damaging parasite - varroa, a mite that lives and feeds on ...

Discussions about the rules governing genetic technology in New Zealand remain complex. But they need not be marked by ...

Ideal conditions and adequate access to beehives has resulted in a stellar pollination season for almond orchards across the ...

A new Bee Research and Extension Lab launched today at Southern Cross University. It will undertake critical honey bee ...

It’s something many of us may ‘bee’ consuming regularly.We’re talking about honey.But have you ever wondered what it takes to ...

“Alongside the 3Ms, beekeepers told us that one of the best ways to fight varroa would be for beekeepers to cooperate like their own bees do in a hive. If beekeepers can find better ways of ...