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
PremiumNew Zealand‘Bizarre’: Iwi calls out decision to allow superyacht with dirty hull into Hauraki Gulf18 Feb 04:00 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
New ZealandThe gold that no one wants: Invasive species found in Taupō fun parkBiosecurity NZ finds highly invasive species after tip-off.02 Apr 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPIFed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.22 Mar 04:18 AM
New ZealandWaikato initiatives stand out as Biosecurity Award finalistsThe finalists have all contributed significantly to safeguarding the biosecurity of NZ.12 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore 'poisoning' mystery: Calls for calm as suspicion growsResults of MPI testing are in - but offer no answers.08 Feb 03:26 AM
TravelFour cruises fall foul of biofoul but MPI sees improvement this summerPacific Adventure was one of four ships affected by ‘biofouling’ this summer.05 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandLocals worried as more super-spreading seaweed discovered off Gt Barrier IslandDiscovery comes amid concern some boaties are flouting rules to control exotic caulerpa.17 Jan 03:13 AM
New ZealandClam spread in the spotlight as thousands descend on Lake KarāpiroWaka ama paddlers and gold clams go head-to-head.16 Jan 04:20 AM
New ZealandLake Ōkataina partially reopens, fee to be charged at wash stationThe lake's been closed over a month as protections were put in place against gold clams.09 Nov 11:53 PM
New ZealandGold clams: Bay of Plenty launches new QR code for lake usersMeanwhile, Biosecurity NZ has committed more than $2 million to manage the clams.20 Oct 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The biosecurity balance at the borderOPINION: Our editorial on the ongoing battle at our borders.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Safeguard our Rotomoana': Rāhui considered for lakes to avoid clam invasion"It is our shared responsibility to collaborate in the best interest of all our lakes."02 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland Airport delays: Fears as 15,000 to arrive at 'madhouse' on SaturdayAuckland Airport offers travel tips as it predicts busy start to school holidays.20 Sep 07:28 PM
New Zealand'Totally disorganised': Passengers on lengthy wait times at Auckland AirportPassengers describe airport as a 'zoo' with hours-long queues for biosecurity.19 Sep 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Absolute zoo': Major delays at Auckland Airport, passengers desperate for toiletsTraveller described the airport as an 'absolute zoo' and a 'madhouse'.18 Sep 09:38 AM
New ZealandSuper-spreading scourge to be sucked from seabed in new trialOfficials will use suction dredging against the high-risk seaweed in new Aotea trials.13 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeyond Border Patrol: A shoutout to those in these vital and often thankless jobsOPINION: Biosecurity NZ officers battle invasive species to preserve New Zealand's beauty.22 Jul 11:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPreserving paradise: The hidden battle at our bordersGuardians of the border: Unveiling the unsung heroes of Biosecurity New Zealand.15 Jul 10:00 PM
