The CountryWatch: Sterile pink moths to rescue applesA million sterile codling moths are opening export doors. Made with funding from NZ On Air21 Mar 07:30 PM
The CountryStink bug's big threat: How it may devastate NZOfficials are intercepting more brown marmorated stink bugs and we should all be worried.05 Mar 10:55 PM
The CountryMyrtle rust found for first time on DOC landFungus can adversely affect myrtle species, including pohutukawa, manuka and kanuka.27 Feb 11:58 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Use defence dollars on pestsCOMMENT: Divert some defence money to fighting stink bugs, argues Brian Rudman.27 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay 'stink bug' invasion real threat to horticultureInvasive 'stink bug' a real threat to fruit, says New Zealand Apples and Pear chief.21 Feb 07:30 PM
The CountryNorthland council hopes to rein in sea gorseFar North boaties and cray fishers asked to help stop highly invasive kelp spreading.20 Jan 12:00 AM
The CountryVirus vs disease: New bid to help our honeybeesVirus will be pitted against pathogen in a new effort to help our hard-working honeybees.14 Jan 09:21 PM
EditorialEditorial: Unwelcome pests need firm responseEDITORIAL: Valuable primary sector requires protection, at border and inside farm gate.26 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryNZ 'may have lost battle' against myrtle rustIt may be impossible to defeat a pathogen threatening several cherished native species.03 Dec 01:10 AM
The CountryCouncil mulls Waitakeres closure over kauri crisisCouncil to consider closing the Waitakere Ranges to visitors over kauri-killing disease.29 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountryHeavy fanworm infestation in Bay of IslandsHeavy infestation of Mediterranean fanworm on Bay of Islands boat causes alarm09 Oct 12:00 AM
The CountryHunting origin of kiwifruit-killing diseaseNew lineages of kiwifruit-killing disease Psa could emerge in the future, researcher says.05 Sep 12:31 AM
The CountryKiwifruit growers take Govt to court for $376mKiwifruit growers say Psa ruined lives and the Government needs to take responsibility.06 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryLet's hope the mud festival is cleanCOMMENT: NZ is importing mud from South Korea where foot and mouth disease has occurred.01 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannDann: Prosperity tethered to farm gateCOMMENT: Cultural gap between rural and urban life grows as we remain economically tied.29 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryKiwifruit farmers to have PSA-V case heardKiwifruit farmers devastated by 2012 PSA-V outbreak to have their day in court.24 Jun 10:00 PM
The CountryWeed spotters wanted for nasty plantClimbing Spindle Berry, which kills other plants, has been spotted in two locations.19 May 04:13 AM
The CountryQ&A: Did myrtle rust catch NZ off-guard?We asked the Ministry of Primary Industries official heading the response.12 May 01:44 AM
The CountryMyrtle rust triggers seed-banking rushOfficials are scrambling to gather seeds of 33 native plant species in Myrtle Rust's path.11 May 05:46 AM
The CountryRedbacks' Central Otago invasionRabbits have proven an unlikely ally to another bothersome pest: venomous redback spiders.09 May 04:27 AM
The CountryExperts: Myrtle rust dropped in from OzIt was only a matter of time before a devastating fungal disease arrived in New Zealand07 May 08:00 PM
The CountryOfficials work to contain fungal threatBiosecurity teams in Kerikeri are trying to contain the fungal plant disease myrtle rust.05 May 01:32 AM
The CountryMyrtle rust threatens NZ native speciesMany native plant species are under threat after myrtle rust disease is detected in NZ.04 May 02:13 AM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Government to pay pea weevil shortfallWairarapa pea growers can apply for ex-gratia payment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryWasps' bedroom behaviour under microscopeKiwi scientists have been studying the bedroom behaviour of a parasitoid wasp.23 Apr 05:42 AM
The CountryBug expert's passion costs thousandsA young bug expert's fascination with creepy crawlies has cost him more than $10,000 after he was found with an illegal collection 16 Feb 12:26 AM
The CountryNZ must remain vigilant over pest invasionsNew research showing how efforts to keep pests out of countries are failing to keep up with the pace of globalisation means New Zealand must be more vigilant than ever, a biosecurity expert says.15 Feb 10:46 PM
The CountryLabour MP: Send back palm kernel shipA ship carrying palm kernel extract that's been barred from entering New Zealand for nearly a month should be sent back to Malaysia, says Damien O'Connor.02 Oct 06:14 PM
The CountryBanana plants tested amid disease fearsTesting is under way on a number of banana plants from a north Queensland farm amid concerns of another outbreak of Panama disease. Biosecurity 29 Sep 02:38 AM
The CountryFears wallabies wilfully releasedThe Otago Regional Council fears someone is intentionally releasing wallabies in Otago and is warning the culprit they face prison time if caught.28 Sep 10:30 PM
HorticultureHunt finds fruit fly larvae at weekendQueensland fruit fly larvae were found in fruit collected from two properties in Grey Lynn at the weekend, three weeks after the initial fly was caught.09 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryBloody clothes spark biosecurity alertOne Kiwi traveller's decision to store his blood-soaked clothes from an exotic overseas trip landed him in hot-water with airport officials.09 Apr 07:20 AM
