New Zealand'Ecological crisis': Concerns Southland is losing its wilding pine battleSouthland officials warn that the pines have caused a land-use and biosecurity crisis.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPests catching pests: Ferrets v rabbits in QueenstownA team of tamed ferrets has been making short work of a long-eared problem in Queenstown.01 Aug 05:01 PM
TravelMonths-old apple lands Australian comedian in trouble at NZ borderIt took a moment until Hamish Blake realised he packed the apple in a different continent.31 Jul 07:52 PM
PremiumAgribusiness reportKPMG urges NZ agribusiness to tackle climate, workforce issues23 Jul 04:58 PM
New Zealand'Mad rag': Fears toxic weed will spread beyond NorthlandMadagascar ragwort is highly invasive and can poison livestock.03 Jun 10:38 PM
New ZealandFarmers say 'don't toot your horns' this Moving DayPatience is key during New Zealand's bustling Moving Day.30 May 05:05 AM
Freight and logisticsInside NZ Post’s $250m facility transforming parcel deliveryIt's been worked on for several years and can process over 500k parcels at peak capacity.08 May 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChicken exports normalising after flu outbreak – MPI Chicken exports are getting back to normal, MPI says. 20 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for action as feral cats impact 14% of East Coast farms Feral cats are estimated to be on 14% of East Coast farms.03 Apr 03:43 AM
New ZealandNew automated gate to guard Lake Ōkataina against gold clamThe gate cost $32,669, and was funded by local councils and Biosecurity NZ.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandFlower growers have thorn in their side over proposed import changesFlower growers worry the change could introduce new pests.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Map shows areas with strict fruit, vege rules after fruit fly findIf the species is found to have become established there would be 'major economic costs'. 20 Feb 11:46 PM
New ZealandRestrictions in place after Oriental fruit fly discovered on North ShoreLegal restrictions are in place on the movement of fruit and vegetables out of the area.20 Feb 04:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Bizarre’: Iwi calls out decision to allow superyacht with dirty hull into Hauraki GulfThe Sea Eagle failed biosecurity standards twice and is undergoing more cleaning today.18 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentUS comedian claims she brought illicit drugs into NZ while on tourHandler was last in Australasia in 2024 for her Little Big B**** tour.18 Feb 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAvian flu has hit US egg farmers hardIt's unclear how much the industry has spent on biosecurity.16 Feb 04:27 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay biosecurity expert battles the baddiesMediterranean fanworms and clubbed tunicates are common pests found.06 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWetlands monitored near Otago Avian botulism outbreakThe majority of the dead birds collected in Otago were paradise shelduck.28 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandClean boats crucial to stopping spread of marine pests in Hawke’s Bay watersWhy keeping your boat clean is crucial for Hawke’s Bay's marine health.13 Jan 01:29 AM
New ZealandFruit fly alert: 105 traps added in South Auckland responseExtra 105 fruit fly traps set up in South Auckland after discovery in Papatoetoe.05 Jan 02:06 AM
New ZealandOriental fruit fly: Legal controls on fruit, vege announced for Papatoetoe – Biosecurity NZThe restrictions announced today are expected to last at least two weeks.04 Jan 03:57 AM
New ZealandBan on fruit, vege movement in Auckland suburb after fruit fly foundBiosecurity NZ says a single male insect was found in a backyard trap. 03 Jan 05:37 AM
EnvironmentDeadly disease kills 100-year-old tree despite vaccinationThe fatal and fast-spreading disease was found to be present in the Waikato in February.02 Jan 08:00 PM
BusinessHow many snakes and exotic reptiles have entered New Zealand?Live python at Auckland factory a very unusual specimen.18 Dec 08:24 PM
New Zealand'Hitch-hiking' python found in Auckland factoryIt was a 'non-venomous female' from Australia.18 Dec 03:38 AM
New Zealand'No signs' of avian influenza outside of Otago farm - MPI"We remain confident that we are on the right track to stamping out H7N6."18 Dec 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and errorOPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'10 Dec 04:00 PM
