New ZealandMore yellow-legged hornet nests found as radio tracking ramps upTeams have already destroyed 51 nests, 49 queens and hundreds of workers.02 Feb 10:04 PM
LifestyleRegularly bitten by mosquitoes? You might want to check if your feet smellPlus, how to get rid of mosquitoes at home this summer, according to experts.27 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandDogs and drones on warpath to halt wallaby spreadA 12.5km wallaby-proof fence near Rotorua is slowing the pests' southward spread.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Only one chance’: Northland council urges Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi boat ramp03 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandHornet hunt: 27 queens and 17 nests found in Auckland as MPI ramps up search30 Nov 05:02 AM
New ZealandWarning to Aucklanders as yellow-legged hornet hunt expandsFour queen hornets have been detected since mid-October on Auckland's North Shore.05 Nov 01:45 AM
OpinionThe Conversation: How NZ can stop the yellow-legged hornet before it spreadsOPINION: Experts warn early detection is vital to stop them spreading nationwide.04 Nov 03:03 AM
New ZealandBiosecurity NZ under fire over hornet responseBrad Windust says slow action could devastate beekeeping and farming industries.02 Nov 05:21 PM
New ZealandTwo more yellow-legged hornet queens found on Auckland's North ShoreThe invasive species can devastate honeybee colonies and crop yields.28 Oct 11:51 PM
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 Zealand50 homes offer to adopt MPI beagles who failed sniffer dog trainingBernard is a bit too laid-back, while Ozzy is a bit too independent for the role.22 Jul 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: We must balance our cruise tourism economy with biosecurityNearly 90% of exotic marine species arrived on international vessels.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMPI to review controls for tomato virusTomato brown rugose fruit virus can reduce crop yields by 70%.09 Jun 02:30 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
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
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 Zealand'Hitch-hiking' python found in Auckland factoryIt was a 'non-venomous female' from Australia.18 Dec 03:38 AM
New ZealandAll poultry exports on hold until NZ eradicates bird flu outbreak40,000 chickens are to be eradicated at Moeraki farm as a bird flu outbreak is contained.02 Dec 04:33 AM
New ZealandHivemind: Why beekeepers should work togetherStudy finds NZ beekeepers have a wealth of experience but tend to work independently.01 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessCaught in a trap: The new home solution for pest controlCraig Bond talks to Tom Raynel about his invasive-species trap business Goodnature.29 Sep 03:59 PM
New ZealandFoot-and-mouth outbreak could cost NZ $14.3bThe disease, caused by a contagious virus, affects cloven-hooved animals.05 Sep 10:19 PM
New ZealandUrgency called for in tackling invasive seaweedConcerns raised Government is not doing enough to tackle caulerpa.25 Aug 08:56 PM
New Zealand'No one-size-fits-all solution' to fall armyworm infestationMPI and partners have been battling the pest for a year.24 Jun 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Utterly inexplicable:' Prominent Kiwi winegrower fined $15k for smuggling vine cuttings'His knowledge of the risk would have been far greater than the average New Zealander.'21 May 06:52 AM
New ZealandWaikato River boaties banned from launching at popular Lake Taupō marinaBoaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.16 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandMPI take cockroach contaminated cheese from shopperMPI officers have taken away a cockroach-infested block of cheese from a shopper.15 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandKeeping pests out earns Rotorua scientist awardThe award recognises outstanding contributions to New Zealand biosecurity.09 Apr 02:39 AM
New Zealand'First NZ case': Official's warning after dog dies from parasite infectionFamily pet euthanised but officials say no cause for widespread alarm.05 Apr 05:13 AM
