PremiumPremiumThe CountryInside NZ's biggest-ever pest control operationCost over-runs expected in massive effort to protect our birds from a nationwide plague.11 Aug 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySilicon Valley helps NZ producers in food fraud fightFood fraud Part 2: New tech helps defend New Zealand.04 Aug 11:11 PM
The CountryBiosecurity NZ sends stink bug warning to importersBiosecurity NZ concerned that some importers and shippers may be unaware of new rules.01 Aug 02:15 AM
The CountryDamaged 1080 trucked 1000km for disposal in Marton landfillThe 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.11 Jul 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWilding war: The pest that could swallow a quarter of NZConservationists have swept a plant pest off Rainbow Mountain. But the battle isn't over.16 Jun 12:40 AM
The CountrySimon Bridges' plan for rural New ZealandLabour shortages are so bad that some food is left rotting says Simon Bridges.13 Jun 12:12 AM
The CountryMyrtle rust found on West CoastDisease found on a young pohutukawa tree in Greymouth.09 May 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit Bust to boom: Grower is holding on for his sonPapamoa kiwifruit grower Rob Thode says he is still recovering.08 May 05:41 PM
The CountryChina's pig crisis only getting worseThe viral disease has infected swine across the nation.28 Apr 12:32 AM
The CountryStricter stink bug controls proposed for imported cargoSo far this season, border officers have detected 123 live stink bugs.04 Apr 02:00 AM
The CountryNZ beekeepers lost 10 per cent of hives last year - surveyBeekeepers have reported losing around 10 per cent of their hives last year.02 Apr 03:41 AM
The CountryAvocado at risk with dangerous beetle in NZDear people of Auckland, your beloved avocado on toast could be in the firing line.25 Mar 06:14 AM
The Country10 tonnes of fruit destroyed in fruit fly responseDespite new findings of fruit flies this week, a breeding population has not set in.06 Mar 12:27 AM
The CountryFourth Queensland fruit fly found in AucklandThe male fly was found in a surveillance trap just outside the A Zone controlled area01 Mar 04:09 AM
The CountryThird Queensland fruit fly trapped in North ShoreSearching for larvae ramps up after third Queensland fruit fly caught on the North Shore.25 Feb 12:35 AM
The CountryFruit and vegetable restrictions could go on for monthsIf no more fruit flies are found in Devonport the restrictions will lift on March 1.17 Feb 09:13 PM
The CountryQueensland fruit fly find in Auckland leads to biosecurity controlsFruit and vegetable controls have been put in place around Devonport in Auckland.15 Feb 05:22 AM
The CountryFerret kills pet duck on city outskirtsThree ferrets have been trapped by a pet owner in recent weeks.02 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryLearning local: Stink bug threat turns kids on to scienceTold to welcome "a real scientist", a child protested: "But we are all scientists!"20 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryBuddhist animal release practice: Saving lives or ecological disaster?Department of Conservation says releasing animals could have unintentional impacts.13 Jan 12:41 AM
The CountryMyrtle rust continues to plague Bay of PlentyA total of 156 cases of myrtle rust have now been found in the Bay of Plenty.20 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryBuzz patrol: Are bees our next biosecurity watchdogs?Could bees be the key to better biosecurity? Scientists think so.18 Dec 07:08 PM
The CountryGovernment confident of beating M. bovisThe massive response is making progress, Prime Minister says.17 Dec 03:25 AM
The CountryA bug's life: Waging war on weedRelocating leaf bugs to control tradescantia. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryStink bugs found - ship ordered to leave NZStink bugs and other regulated pests discovered on vehicle carrier.29 Nov 03:45 AM
The CountrySigns a step up in kauri dieback fightNew road signs about keeping footwear clean will be put up in kauri country.18 Oct 12:00 AM
The CountryMore potato virus cases suspectedBiosecurity NZ suspects 18 properties were affected and has expanded testing nationwide.16 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryFaster M. bovis recovery for farmersGovernment says its eradication attempt is progressing well.08 Oct 09:30 PM
EditorialEditorial: Strawberry sabotage shows food supply vulnerabilityEDITORIAL: NZ is as vulnerable to pests, diseases and acts of sabotage as anywhere else.24 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryMPI seeks more time in fruit sector court challengeMPI goes back to court over row with apple and stonefruit grower group.30 Aug 03:25 AM
The CountryDetails of Zeestraten charges revealedFarmer at centre of M.bovis outbreak due to appear in court in November.29 Aug 08:00 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay summer fruit could take 13 years to recoverUS facility will not seek accreditation - tap turned off for new fruit varieties.29 Aug 06:02 PM
The CountryCat ban proposed for Southland villageEnvironment Southland is seeking a ban on all new domestic cats.27 Aug 10:55 PM
The CountryMPI challenges on biosecurity oyster compo issueMPI says payments for oyster farmers' biosecurity compensation claims aren't a given.15 Aug 02:00 AM
