PremiumPremiumThe CountryNorth makes ground in M. bovis battleMay 29 marks the two-year anniversary of the programme to try to eradicate the disease.27 May 11:00 PM
The Country'A game-changer': Jacinda Ardern on the hunt for a Covid-19 vaccinePM said it was still 'early days' as the fight against Covid-19 was ongoing.26 May 01:24 AM
The CountryM. bovis eradication reaches two year milestoneLatest data shows NZ's plan to eradicate M. bovis is on track, says Damien O'Connor.26 May 12:30 AM
The CountryNine Van Leeuwen Group farms offered for saleOwners of farm where M. bovis was first identified are selling nine of their properties.18 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow the M. bovis disease fight is tracking amid Covid pandemicMPI still confident of erasing M.bovis cattle disease.11 May 03:00 AM
The CountryM bovis research to look at milk yield impactMPI commissioning new research into the impacts of M bovis on cattle in New Zealand.09 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryEpidemiologist embracing Mycoplasma bovis battleMark Neill says he likes a challenge, and admits he's got one on his hands.25 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryDamien O'Connor: It's not easy but we are winning M. bovis fightComment: The impact on farmers and steps required to eradicate it cannot be understated.19 Feb 11:45 PM
The CountryMinister admits NAIT system's been a bit deficientMPI increases presence in Whangārei in light of increase in M.bovis cases in Northland.26 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryFirst case of Mycoplasma bovis confirmed in the Bay of Plenty"One case is one too many," says a Federated Farmers representative.23 Jan 06:20 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis: National beef survey to beginM. bovis Programme intends to take samples from 2,500 previously untested beef herds.21 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryFeds say M. bovis tax hit unfair on affected farmersFeds seek legislation change to stop farmers ending up with a "hefty tax bill".20 Jan 07:00 PM
The CountryM. bovis: New start for farmers given all clearThe Barrs suffered a particularly tough and emotional ride, starting in late April 2018.14 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryM. bovis reinfections fail to dent MPI hopesM.bovis eradication push still on track for success, says agriculture ministry.08 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryFarming groups welcome passing of NAIT and Farm Debt Mediation lawsFederated Farmers say new laws are "good news" for the agriculture sector.11 Dec 11:45 PM
The CountryM. bovis eradication on track says TAG reportIndependent advisory group report on M bovis response has been publicly released today.30 Oct 04:00 AM
The CountryM. bovis risk sees lambs and goats dominate school pet daysCalf club is an annual tradition for farming families throughout New Zealand.20 Oct 07:30 PM
The CountryFarmer's anger at slow M.bovis compensationNorth Otago farmer still waiting for settlement one year after lodging compensation claim.08 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryClass action on cards over M. bovis compensation - lawyerLawyer expects many more farmers to come forward if the court case is successful.02 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryM. bovis costs $203m to dateThe costs of Mycoplasma bovis to the agricultural sector continue to stack up.29 Sep 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTight security for cattle's return to A&P showCattle allowed back to the Whangārei A&P Show after a one-year ban over M. bovis.25 Sep 08:44 PM
The CountryM. bovis: Farmers still 'doing the hard yards'Fonterra's Mike Cronin says it's still a "hard time for a number of our farmers".19 Sep 07:00 PM
The CountryFarmers' sixteen-month battle with M. bovisLynne and Duncan Barr are happy to be farmers again after a tough and emotional year.10 Sep 09:15 PM
The CountryMPI reports small spike in M bovis detectionsMore farms been confirmed as having Mycoplasma bovis.09 Sep 08:51 PM
The CountryCattle to return at Canterbury A&P showsCanterbury A&P president says the inclusion of cattle is an important part of show day.01 Sep 10:12 PM
The CountryM. bovis: Group asks MPI to focus on 'legacy cases'Waimate-Waitaki M. Bovis group asked MPI to focus on cases from the outbreak's early days.01 Sep 09:53 PM
The CountryM. bovis: Sampling changes will reduce farms' wait timesM. bovis test changes a "positive step forward in reducing impact on farmers" MPI says.29 Aug 11:30 PM
The CountryM. bovis confirmed on two Mid Canterbury propertiesA further 25 properties are under a notice of direction in the region.27 Aug 09:00 PM
The CountryNew research aims to assist M. bovis eradicationThe risk prioritisation research is the third science plan project to go out to market.22 Aug 04:11 AM
The CountryNAIT changes after critical reportAs part of a review, 38 recommendations were made on how to improve the NAIT system.14 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMycoplasma bovis: North particularly vulnerableRegion's beef farmers have a battle on their hands to keep M. bovis at bay.14 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryComment: Time for amnesty for M. bovis culprit?Comment: Should there be an amnesty for whoever brought Mycoplasma bovis to NZ?25 Jul 02:30 AM
The CountryEliminating M. bovis a tough but correct callComment: It's important we take the necessary steps to eradicate M. bovis from NZ.24 Jul 04:00 AM
The CountryGovernment unveils changes to biosecurity and NAITGovt says out of date Act unable to cope with increase in large biosecurity responses.19 Jul 02:51 AM
