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'Unbelievable' bio-breach

The discovery of a second Queensland fruit fly in Whangarei has been slammed as "unbelievable" as concerns are raised about New Zealand's biosecurity preparedness.

Foreign bug found in tobacco

Scientist warns biosecurity at risk from new trade deals

A 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.

Frenchman fined at border after stowaway snail found in boot

Beekeepers rejoice in scorching summer

Stink over dung beetles in NZ

At a secret location just north of Auckland, an experiment has started which might alter the face of New Zealand's $12 billion dairy industry.

Passenger's two crates of mangoes

An 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.

Aoife Martin: Bees thriving despite challenges for keepers

Kiwifruit growers hope Psa will be declared 'adverse event'

Kiwifruit growers are hoping the vine-killing disease Psa will soon be declared an "adverse event".