The CountryWatch: Mapping tool to help wilding conifer controlMapping tool gives wilding tree control groups complete picture of infestations.18 Jul 10:10 PM
The CountryWatch: Bonamia not detected in wild Bluff oystersMPI says no Bonamia ostreae detected in latest testing of the Bluff wild oyster fishery.10 Jul 10:21 PM
The CountryHorror as baby possums drowned at school eventA young teenage girl was seen drowning live joeys in a bucket at a school possum hunt.01 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryFish deaths caused by faulty pumpAbout 20 brown trout found dead in Mill Creek, near Arrowtown, were electrocuted30 Jun 03:00 AM
OpinionDom GeorgeDom 'Furious' George: hands off my steak MPIDom George comments on MPI's recent ruling on the safety of medium-rare meat.28 Jun 10:28 PM
The CountryHigher profit expected in NZ King Salmon's resultsStrong ongoing market demand will produce a higher profit for New Zealand King Salmon27 Jun 04:00 AM
The Country'Exciting' finds underwater at Kapiti IslandResearchers have found 'nationally significant' marine habitats at Kapiti Island.27 Jun 02:36 AM
The CountryKiwifruit farmers to have PSA-V case heardKiwifruit farmers devastated by 2012 PSA-V outbreak to have their day in court.24 Jun 10:00 PM
The CountryMPI warns of new standard for biofoulingNew standard for biofouling on vessels arriving in New Zealand starts next year.20 Jun 04:26 AM
The CountryCull of farmed oysters begins in Stewart IslandThe cull of Stewart Island's caged oysters is under way20 Jun 01:34 AM
The CountryOysters bound for landfillThousands of tonnes of Stewart Island oysters are destined for a landfill19 Jun 02:07 AM
The CountryPrimary products exports forecast to growPrimary sector exports are forecast to grow to $41.6 billion in the year to June 201818 Jun 11:29 PM
The CountryFisheries management 'failing miserably': ExpertsA scathing critique of MPI and NZ fisheries has been published in a science journal.14 Jun 06:07 PM
The CountryTrout death cause awaitedThe death of about 20 brown trout in Mill Creek, near Arrowtown, is being investigated14 Jun 06:00 AM
The CountryFonterra farms to record climate pollutionDairy farmers won't have to pay for their climate pollution yet, the Govt says.14 Jun 04:32 AM
The CountryOyster farmers back MPI's protection planStewart Island marine farmers plan to lift thousands of tonnes of contaminated oysters14 Jun 01:46 AM
The CountryOrganic sector seeks regulationOANZ says $50m organic produce industry needs a national framework to expand further.12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryListen: Bluff oyster threat - 'We're not very happy with MPI'Oysterman Willie Calder disillusioned with MPI and Bill English over Bonamia threat.09 Jun 03:27 AM
The CountryListen: Bill English defends MPI's handling of Bluff oyster threatThe PM on nuclear-free NZ, Rex Tillerson's visit and the Bonamia threat to Bluff oysters.08 Jun 03:18 AM
The CountryUnauthorised GM seeds may be in New ZealandMPI investigating petunia seeds from one importer following overseas recall of the flower.07 Jun 09:34 PM
The CountryBig Read: Return of the RoughyGold rush is gone, but industry is celebrating signs of recovery, writes Holly Ryan.01 Jun 07:36 PM
The CountryBudget: Forest planting 'failing' NZ climate targetsBudget allocation "scratches the surface" of what's needed for climate target, group says.25 May 04:36 AM
The CountryMPI biosecurity staff discover gory packageMPI biosecurity staff discover a grim package at Auckland's International Mail Centre.25 May 03:58 AM
The CountryMyrtle rust spreads to Waikato's Te KuitiMyrtle rust has been detected at a nursery in the Waikato town of Te Kuiti.23 May 01:47 AM
The CountryPrimary sector wish list for BudgetThe primary sector has biosecurity and trade training on its wish list for the Budget.22 May 04:30 AM
The CountryGoat-farming firm breached welfareWaikato company fined after goats arrived at meatworks with significant injuries.21 May 08:25 PM
The CountryMyrtle rust spreads in TaranakiA further three locations have been confirmed positive with the fungal pest.20 May 04:15 AM
The CountryQ&A: Did myrtle rust catch NZ off-guard?We asked the Ministry of Primary Industries official heading the response.12 May 01:44 AM
The CountryListen: Winston Peters says government too slow on myrtle rust threatThe New Zealand First leader has Nathan Guy and Bill English in his sights on today's show10 May 01:58 AM
The CountryDouble checks on Northland plant disease test resultsLab tests come back negative for a second nursery as a third possible case is found08 May 06:00 PM
The CountryFolic acid could be added to breadA return to the mandatory addition of folic acid to bread could be on the cards.08 May 05:00 PM
The CountryExperts: Myrtle rust dropped in from OzIt was only a matter of time before a devastating fungal disease arrived in New Zealand07 May 08:00 PM
The CountryOfficials work to contain fungal threatBiosecurity teams in Kerikeri are trying to contain the fungal plant disease myrtle rust.05 May 01:32 AM
The CountryMyrtle rust threatens NZ native speciesMany native plant species are under threat after myrtle rust disease is detected in NZ.04 May 02:13 AM
