New ZealandBeekeeper advocacy group comes under pressureRifts among industry groups, charities and agencies in the beekeeping industry.16 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumOpinionOpinion: We must balance our cruise tourism economy with biosecurityNearly 90% of exotic marine species arrived on international vessels.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt and industry ink deal to tackle potential foot-and-mouth crisis'An outbreak could cost up to $3b to eradicate, but doing nothing would be far worse.'11 Jun 04:23 AM
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
New ZealandThousands spent on unsuccessful wallaby huntDroppings discovered which likely belonged to a wallaby but the culprit was never found.05 Dec 02:30 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 ZealandBats thrive in Tairāwhiti: How Aratu Forests is protecting themBats found in Tairāwhiti's Aratu Forests; management plan enhances their protection.20 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandInsecticide chlorpyrifos faces banChlorpyrifos is for professional use only as it is toxic to people and the environment.14 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandFears NZ could become 'global guinea pig' if new GE reforms passCritics of proposed GE reforms say it threatens NZ's agriculture industry.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than $1m to be invested in battle against bronze beetleNative beetle chews through growing fruitlets leaving apples unsuitable for harvesting.29 Oct 07:53 PM
New Zealand'Looking after our legacy': What's next in fight to keep out clam invaders'We’re going to do our best to ensure the danger to our lake and whenua doesn’t get here.'26 Oct 04:00 PM
