The CountryMPI fruit plant destruction order challenged in courtApple and stonefruit group says the decision-making by MPI is "flawed".08 Aug 11:20 PM
The CountryKaipara locals may leave town if mega chicken farm goes aheadAbout 80 people staged a protest outside Tegel's Auckland head office on Wednesday.08 Aug 04:39 AM
The CountryFruit fly larvae found in chillies at borderBiosecurity New Zealand says invasive pest could have devastated NZ horticulture industry.02 Aug 01:45 AM
The CountryQuestion marks over science, agri creds at MPI's top tableWhere are the science and primary industry creds of our biosecurity MPI bosses?01 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryCall to shut public out of all kauri forestsForest and Bird has shut its own reserves to dramatise a need to close all kauri forests.01 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryTranspower says it won't spread M.bovisTeviot Valley farmer raises concerns about the biosecurity procedures of Transpower.31 Jul 09:30 PM
The CountryCall for rāhui to boost fish, shellfish numbersGeese could be eating all the flounder. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Jul 10:15 PM
The CountryExposed: Footage of dead, deformed chickens inside Tegel farmWARNING: Disturbing footage: 'The sheer scale of animal suffering was overwhelming.'28 Jul 05:58 AM
The CountryMPI rules on transporting in-calf cowsMPI: Transporting heavily pregnant cows affected by Mycoplasmabovis is a last resort.25 Jul 09:00 PM
The CountryListen: Does MPI need a shake-up?MPI should not be the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff says Jane Smith24 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryOtago schoolkids reach out to M.bovis farmersHandmade cards made by school pupils for farmers affected by Mycoplasma bovis.23 Jul 08:38 PM
The CountryM. bovis puts cattle section in doubtHawke's Bay A&P Society to decide next week whether to cull Royal Show cattle section.18 Jul 06:48 PM
The CountryDeer Industry NZ sign-up delayed by M. bovisDeer Industry NZ delays signing Government Industry Agreement due to M. bovis.11 Jul 11:40 PM
The CountryCall to vaccinate pet rabbits over virus concernsResidents urged to vaccinate pet rabbits after concerns new virus will spread to Otago.09 Jul 10:29 PM
The CountryInvestigation uncovers cows buried on archaeological site on Motutapu IslandAllegations 49 cows were buried at an archaeological site on Motutapu Island investigated.09 Jul 03:00 AM
The CountryOffal pit full of dead cows near waterwayPit full of bones and carcasses found on Northland farm at centre of cruelty allegations.01 Jul 10:36 PM
The CountryCall for CCTV cameras in dairy shedsAnimal rights groups want MPI stripped of animal welfare responsibilities.29 Jun 12:50 AM
The CountryGroup split on how to deal with Mycoplasma bovisAn independent Technical Advisory Group split on whether eradication will work.28 Jun 03:34 AM
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