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
The CountryMind your noodle, Mr TurtleA homemade trap made out of backyard stuff could stop turtles becoming the new koi carp.09 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryApple industry players seek legal action to save futureThe horse has bolted - 'terrifying' security lapse.09 Aug 07:12 AM
The CountryMPI fruit plant destruction order challenged in courtApple and stonefruit group says the decision-making by MPI is "flawed".08 Aug 11:20 PM
The CountryAOS raid, evidence in sewer and cash seized: case slammedMPI found to have 'ignored the law' and was 'high-handed', say judges.01 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryBryant well receivedWestern North Island B+LNZ director and Whanganui farmer Kirsten Bryant spreads the word12 Jul 05:00 AM
The CountryFanworm pest found in Bay of IslandsAn single fanworm found near Opua led to the discovery of about a dozen others.11 Jul 07:00 PM
The CountryGuest view: Why having calves at Ag Days is too riskyWe haven't got the cattle disease M. bovis in the Bay of Plenty; let's keep it that way.28 Jun 04:00 PM
The CountryHigh-tech sensors new weapon in war on pestsCutting-edge technology can alert rangers to a stoat the second it steps out of place.26 Jun 10:04 PM
The CountryPublic information on M. bovis snarled in red tapeMPI dragging chain on release of M bovis-related information under the OIA.25 Jun 04:01 AM
The CountryBat's head seized at NZ borderTraveller declared a bat's head at Auckland Airport, saying his family had eaten the rest.24 Jun 11:10 PM
The CountryStronger rules for cattle-tracing to contain M. bovisFarmers to be told of infected neighbouring properties21 Jun 11:10 PM
The CountryKirsten's road tripWestern North Island B+LNZ director Kirsten Bryant hits the road with important messages.13 Jun 11:45 AM
The CountrySpeakers on M. bovis at Whanganui seminarLocal and national speakers give information and ideas.07 Jun 01:00 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis a 'poisoned chalice', farmer saysDespite fears, authorities say recent meeting with agriculture minister was constructive.03 Jun 09:52 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Cold facts don't diminish need to look after farmersCOMMENT: When it comes to biosecurity it's in national interest to stay calm and clinical.02 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryNew team heads up Whanganui Federated FarmersM. bovis, regulation, public perception all farming challenges01 Jun 08:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The M. Bovis debacle deserves more debateWhat has emerged from debate over M. Bovis is that NZ has been let down by authorities.01 Jun 02:58 AM
Rural businessWhanganui move a step up for young farmersBio-security is key as hundreds of herds prepare to move across NZ30 May 10:05 PM
The CountryHarbour under threat from Asian crabsAggressive invaders will eat native crabs' food. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 May 07:00 PM
The CountryLiam Dann: Let's keep cattle cull in perspectiveTo put the proposed M.Bovis cattle cull in context, we killed 4.2 million cattle in 2017.28 May 11:07 PM
The CountryM. bovis: Someone breached biosecurity rulesMPI still investigating how M. bovis got into New Zealand28 May 08:31 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis eradication plan unveiledAbout 150,000 cows will be culled from Kiwi farms.28 May 05:00 PM
The CountryCattle disease fight set to split rural NZCabinet today to decide on the weapon for cattle disease fight but army is divided.27 May 05:00 PM
The CountryKiwi farmers await M. Bovis decisionWill culling continue? Government decision tomorrow on M. Bovis cattle disease27 May 04:12 AM
The CountryM. Bovis will not stop Gypsy Day cattle movementsM. Bovis will not stop the annual movement of farmers and their cattle23 May 04:10 AM
The CountryM. Bovis costs likely to rise beyond $85mGovernment won't reveal how much of the M. bovis costs farmers will cover.21 May 06:24 AM
The CountryWatch live: PM to talk M.Bovis crisisPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be answering media questions from 4.15pm.21 May 04:10 AM
The CountryGovt sticks with M. Bovis eradication, for nowThe Govt has not yet given up hope of eradicating M. Bovis from farms.21 May 02:02 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: M. bovis could be storm cloud waiting to burstCOMMENT: Eradicating disease is a costly exercise but it's certainly worth trying.20 May 05:00 PM
