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
The CountryGovt considers fund for biosecurity threatsFarmers could be asked to contribute to a new fund for biosecurity threats.20 May 12:13 AM
The CountryMyrtle rust found in central WhanganuiMyrtle rust has reached Feilding, Hawera and Palmerston North. Now it's in Whanganui.18 May 01:00 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Farmers should cope with bug on their ownCOMMENT: Taxpayer bailout undeserved after rural misuse of the Nait scheme.15 May 05:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Ministry's cunning plan fails againCOMMENT: Farmers should have acted sooner but MPI should have too.15 May 05:00 PM
The CountryMyrtle rust spreads to Kerikeri and MangawhaiMyrtle rust has been discovered in Northland, prompting pleas from biosecurity officials.08 May 02:30 AM
The CountryHow rail put Whanganui back on trackThe Whanganui-Castlecliff rail line is seeing increasing loads of exports and imports.30 Apr 07:00 PM
The CountryFly-overs find 450 potential kauri dieback sitesFly-overs reveal hundreds of new sites possibly infected with kauri dieback disease.27 Apr 12:03 AM
The CountryStink bug stowaways delay car arrivalsMore than 8000 vehicles have been sent back from Auckland's port due to a stinky problem14 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'A losing battle' - myrtle rust spreads southMyrtle rust has spread south and an ecologist says its incursion is a hard lesson for NZ.06 Apr 03:47 AM
The CountryCan NZ ever be free of the 'vulgar' wasp?They bother us, sting us and plague our environment. Is there hope in wiping out the wasp?04 Apr 08:00 AM
