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
The Country'Unbelievable' bio-breachThe discovery of a second Queensland fruit fly in Whangarei has been slammed as "unbelievable" as concerns are raised about New Zealand's biosecurity preparedness.03 Apr 04:51 AM
The CountryScientist warns biosecurity at risk from new trade dealsA prominent agricultural scientist says New Zealand deserves only a half-mark for its biosecurity efforts - and warns that new free-trade agreements and increased tourism could pose a threat at the border.11 Jul 05:30 PM
DairyStink over dung beetles in NZAt a secret location just north of Auckland, an experiment has started which might alter the face of New Zealand's $12 billion dairy industry.08 Mar 04:30 PM
HorticulturePassenger's two crates of mangoesAn attempt by an airline passenger to bring two crates of fresh mangoes into NZ could have had dire consequences if the fruit reached our orchards, says border security.11 Feb 03:49 AM
HorticultureKiwifruit growers hope Psa will be declared 'adverse event'Kiwifruit growers are hoping the vine-killing disease Psa will soon be declared an "adverse event".01 Dec 06:51 PM
The CountryHauraki Gulf: Planning for the futureAs valuable to marine life as it is prized by humans, the Hauraki Gulf is in decline. Though solutions seem as elusive as the gulf's fish stocks, a groundswell is building for collaboration.24 Aug 05:30 PM
The CountryCompulsory electronic cattle ID goes live SundayThe controversial compulsory electronic tagging for all cattle finally goes live this weekend.29 Jun 12:30 AM
