The CountryWhanganui forest owners frustrated with MPITwo Whanganui forest ventures are at odds with Ministry for Primary Industries criteria.14 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryECan's fight against wallaby population''They are very cryptic, secretive, nocturnal animals and hard to find.''14 Mar 02:42 AM
The CountryWallaby population could be 'devastating' for farmersPest Management manager says wallaby incursion "the most serious thing I've seen.''13 Mar 07:40 PM
The CountryM. bovis: MPI stock process creating huge stress"I've got no business. It's stuffed and I accept that. I just don't know what we'll do,"11 Mar 07:38 PM
The CountryNew rules impact bobby calf death rateThe number of bobby calf deaths per 10,000 has dropped by half.08 Mar 02:14 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis: Industry commits $11.2m$11.2 million towards funding the operational costs of the M. bovis outbreak response.06 Mar 11:45 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis hurts all down the chainMycoplasma bovis is affecting people all along the cattle supply chain.06 Mar 08:45 PM
The CountryM. bovis compensation 'embarrassingly slow'Nathan Guy critical of MPI's funding for the fight against M. bovis.06 Mar 02:40 AM
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 CountryRodeo not harmful enough for ban, says MinisterRodeo not harmful enough to be banned but specific animal welfare issues to be looked at.01 Mar 01:11 AM
The CountryCommercial fisherman fined for under-reporting catchTane Zanders was fined after pleading guilty to three fisheries charges.28 Feb 04:57 AM
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
The CountryFourth bulk carrier ordered to leave New ZealandBrown marmorated stink bug discovered aboard Japanese vessel.27 Feb 09:41 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 CountryMPI accelerates Mycoplasma bovis programme, total rises to 25Farmers with animals at high risk asked to contact ministry as soon as possible.23 Feb 07:02 PM
The CountryTauranga pest crab discovery 'devastating'An invasive paddle crab has been discovered in Bay of Plenty waters.22 Feb 12:53 AM
The CountryListen: Jacinda Ardern says MPI 'proactive' with M. bovisJacinda Ardern says Govt supports MPI in fight against M. bovis and marmorated stink bug.21 Feb 01:08 AM
The CountryMPI urged to stand firm on hitchhiking stink bugsMPI is working to keep the brown marmorated stink bug from New Zealand shores.20 Feb 08:08 PM
The CountryListen: Damien O'Connor says bovis efforts 'ramped up'Damien O'Connor comments on compensation for farmers affected by Mycoplasma bovis.16 Feb 01:17 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis costs may exceed $100 millionNathan Guy believes M. bovis compensation payouts could cost Government over $100 million.15 Feb 09:31 PM
The CountryM. bovis concerns taken on board: Damien O'ConnorMinister for Agriculture and Rural Communities spoke to Southland farmers about M. bovis.14 Feb 08:26 PM
The CountryListen: Mycoplasma bovis not 'getting away' from MPIMPI's Incident Controller M Bovis Response Dave Yard gives an update on the cattle disease12 Feb 12:27 AM
The CountryForester wants easier ETS registrationNeil Walker wants to be sure he can claim carbon credits on new forest he plans to plant.09 Feb 10:02 PM
The CountrySympathy for CHB water users, but need for actionCHB's plea for "more time" last year rejected by one vote.07 Feb 09:00 PM
OpinionRaewyn Peart: We are losing Crayfish in the northCrayfish quotas are not allowing the fish to survive in northern waters.07 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryListen: M bovis spread 'not unexpected'MPI's Incident Controller for M Bovis Response Dave Yard on the latest outbreak.30 Jan 12:59 AM
The CountryWorries over winter food supply for stockRuapehu/Wanganui Rural Support Trust "quietly" working with six landowners.29 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryBiodynamic 'peppering' to battle bunniesMoeraki residents turn to alternative pest control in the battle against rabbits.21 Jan 09:39 PM
The CountryAnimal activists want Wairoa Rodeo cannedRodeo organisers say animal welfare breaches will be dealt with.17 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryFishing bosses asked Govt to keep monitoring info secretFishing industry bosses asked MPI officials to keep vessel monitoring information secret.16 Jan 05:00 AM
The CountryHigh prices at ewe fairRain encouraged farmers to dig deep for top quality stock at ewe fair.15 Jan 07:00 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis - MPI urges farmers to support each otherMPI's Dave Yard updates the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak which has now spread to 17 farms.15 Jan 01:07 AM
The CountryMermaid's hair found in Bay of IslandsDNA tests will determine if seaweed hauled up Bay of Islands is a new marine biohazard11 Jan 09:00 PM
