The CountryMinister wants more animal welfare inspectorsMinister wants more inspectors following latest animal abuse case28 Jun 02:00 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis: 'It can't be farmer against farmer'The rural sector must work together to fight Mycoplasma bovis.27 Jun 04:15 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis confirmed on Fairlie farmMPI says tracing work from property under way.27 Jun 01:00 AM
The CountryMPI moves to tell neighbours of M. bovis infectionFarmers want to know where a new cattle disease is, and MPI is not outing farms publicly.25 Jun 07:00 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 CountryMycoplasma bovis concerns aired at MPI meetingA woman in the audience said she thought the ministry was "struggling."21 Jun 11:20 PM
The CountryNAIT system a disaster, livestock agent saysMPI, NAIT and Government knew NAIT was unworkable before Mycoplasma Bovis outbreak13 Jun 08:00 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 CountryRanger urges awareness on kauri diebackTauranga Department of Conservation ranger warns of the need to fight kauri dieback.30 May 02:00 AM
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 CountryFarmer affected by M. bovis backs eradicationBen Walling believes phased eradication of the disease is the best bet.28 May 09:11 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis eradication plan unveiledAbout 150,000 cows will be culled from Kiwi farms.28 May 05:00 PM
The Country'M. bovis' outbreak devastates couple's lifeThousands of cattle slaughtered because of M. Bovis but there's also a human cost.25 May 09:49 PM
The CountryInfected farm's use of distant vet concernsFarm at centre of M. bovis outbreak was using a vet clinic about 1600km away.24 May 11:19 PM
The CountryUnsustainable: Companies dumping and under-reporting catchesFisheries report casts doubt on industry claims that hoki is being fished sustainably.23 May 06:55 PM
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
The CountryMycoplasma bovis: National MP calls for Government to end 'blame game'Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker says Government should get on with the M. bovis response20 May 11:18 PM
The CountryLandcare Research: Rabbit virus result 'as expected'ORC working with Landcare Research on why rabbit virus failed to meet expectations.20 May 11:09 PM
The CountryNo infected herds here so far, farmers not panickingNew Zealand likely to manage new cattle disease rather then eradicate it, farmer says.16 May 05:00 PM
The CountryShellfish off menu in Bay of Islands over potentially deadly toxinWarning not to take potentially deadly shellfish from Bay of Islands16 May 12:20 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 CountryDairy review's scope irks environmentalistsDamien O'Connor's dairy sector review under fire from Fish & Game, Forest & Bird.09 May 10:30 PM
The CountryPatoka site cleared of latest disease linkFarm east of Pahiatua identified as latest infected property.04 May 05:46 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis: Doubt over eradicationTop Federated Farmers manager says the pain of trying to get rid of M. bovis not worth it.02 May 10:34 PM
The CountryGrisly forest find: Carcasses butchered 'professionally'Security company said dump site looked like a crime scene.02 May 08:38 AM
The CountryNorthland's kauri dieback fight hits the groundAerial survey has covered more than 3 million hectares looking for kauri dieback02 May 02:00 AM
BDBDThe CountryMycoplasma bovis: Farmers paid $3.3m compensationMPI has paid $3.3 million in 22 compensation claims to farmers impacted by M. bovis01 May 11:00 PM
The CountryWhanganui farmers on alert for cattle diseaseFarmers asked to watch out for new disease, and keep identification tags up to date.28 Apr 06:00 AM
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 CountryNathan Guy attacks Primary Sector Council choicesNathan Guy concerned with lack of a major dairy representative on Council.27 Apr 12:00 AM
The CountryM. bovis: Commercial test development will take time"It's critically important that we don't rush this. We have to get it right."18 Apr 11:18 PM
The CountryIrrigators should 'tell the good news'Central Otago Mayor says people should court publicity about the positives of irrigation.18 Apr 10:33 PM
