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Biosecurity systems review makes 68 recommendations
MPI improving biosecurity systems at border after a report highlighted shortcomings.
'Gross abuse of dogs': Govt to review greyhound racing after welfare pleas
The Government has announced a review into the New Zealand greyhound racing industry.
Government to ban live animal exports from 2023
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor made the announcement this morning.
Forestry industry struggling to find Kiwi workers - company offers bonus
The industry crying out for New Zealanders to fill jobs.
Fine weather needed for boat fishing contest
Committee prepares for Whanganui's 15th Easter boat fishing contest.
Kiwi shipping customers not helping in freight logjam, finding shows
Freight congestion drives up costs and places severe stress on NZ business, says MoT.
Snake in a drain: Dead python comes out of pipe
Snake found in a pipe on South Auckland construction site.
Amaltal Fishing fined $27,000 for fishing in Marine Reserve
Amaltal, owned by Talley's Group, was convicted last year.
Live animal exports decision coming soon - Agriculture Minister
Damien O'Connor launched review into the export of livestock in June 2019.
Auckland Airport MPI staff 'fuming' after being left behind in vaccine rollout
Workers are being asked to be patient and have been reassured they're a priority.
How this farmer survived a tough season
"I've told people who sent me feed-if they're ever short,I'm ready to return the favour."
Trial aims to prevent runaway mussel floats
Research trial aims to reduce number of mussel floats that get lost at sea each year.
NZ syndicate raises $6.25m to plant mānuka trees
Money to fund a 1000 ha mānuka plantation.
MPI fined after contractors suffer chemical burns
Workers suffered minor or superficial burns to their arms, faces or hands.
Hawke's Bay divers caught with undersize pāua, rock lobster
Tip to the MPI poacher line saw 127 undersize pāua and 13 undersize rock lobster seized.
Project helps connect rural mothers in Tasman region
Tapawera Connect Trust's mothers' group to build social resilience in the community.
Fruit growers reassure customers after Covid packaging scare in China
Covid-19 has reportedly been found on fruit packaging in China.
Bacon company found as source of listeria contamination
The ham products were recalled from stores last month.
Chicken mass deaths saga takes off
Chicken deaths disaster: Animal welfare inspectors spread way too thin, legal expert says.
From liquid gold to price crash: NZ's honey hangover
New mānuka standards cooled regular honey prices but have left NZ awash with product.
'Edible bird's nest': Woman fined for selling illegal food with risk of bird flu diseases
The nests are made from the saliva of the Swiftlet bird and carry diseases.
Navy boost: Fisheries poachers in Northland waters beware
Navy and fisheries officers team to combat offending on Northland waters.
Pest that targets several vegetables, roses here to stay
MPI says it's unlikely a plant pest recently detected in NZ will be able to be eradicated.
MPI launches Official New Zealand Pest Register
MPI says register a one-stop-shop for all pests and diseases in NZ's biosecurity system.
Wage subsidy court action against meat company steps up
Alliance meat company's financial results fuel wage subsidy litigant's court action.
Northlanders sticking to fisheries rules and regulations
Northlanders well-behaved when it comes to taking kai moana.
A2 Milk committed to daigou, earnings outlook cloudy
A2 Milk said it remained committed to its unofficial daigou trading channel.
Farmer guilty of using electric prodders at rodeo
Rodeo's umbrella body has slammed Derek Robinson for using an electric prodder on steers.
'The Govt doesn't care': Food waste for grower who can't get pickers
It's picking season and those growing fruit and vegetables can't get the staff.
Protest against live export ship in south Canterbury today
The world's largest livestock vessel is scheduled to collect 7,945 cows today.
Shearer jailed for cruelty to lamb following fatal bashing
Christopher Tredinnick struck the lamb when shearing comb broke while he was shearing it.
Drought fears for South Canterbury farmers
NIWA's latest hotspot report showed the driest soils in the South Island.
'They can't put us all in jail': Farmers rally against water regulations
Farmers stage protest at the Gore A&P Showgrounds.