New ZealandFrench foodie fined for concealing pateA French foodie who couldn't part with her pate has become the first person convicted for deliberating concealing biosecurity goods on a visiting yacht.25 Feb 05:40 AM
New ZealandFruit fly: Officials rule out aerial sprayingOfficials battling to contain a Queensland fruit fly incursion in central Auckland have ruled out aerial spraying following confirmation of a fourth fly being discovered in traps.23 Feb 05:25 AM
New ZealandFourth fruit fly found; curbs extendedA single male fruit fly was found last night in a trap in Grey Lynn, and that will mean restrictions currently in place will have to be extended.22 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandHefty fine for false declarationA false declaration on a container arriving from China has landed an Auckland woman a $3000 fine.01 Feb 12:46 AM
BDBDTaxCharges to winegrowers 'unjustifiable'The ministry is reviewing how it recovers the costs of its biosecurity and food safety systems across the country's primary industries, after under-recovering for several years.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlood-thirsty tick stopped at airportA mother who spotted a blood-thirsty tick embedded in her daughter's shoulder at Auckland airport did the right thing by alerting biosecurity officials.13 Jan 11:26 PM
New ZealandNZ under pressure to reduce carbon emissionsNew Zealand is “off track” in transitioning to a low-carbon future amid increasing international pressure to slash emissions, according to a Government briefing.12 Nov 05:53 AM
New ZealandNorovirus scare grounds flightPassengers on an Air New Zealand plane were kept on board amid fears of a contagious virus.28 Oct 09:55 PM
New ZealandKauri seeds of doubtAn outspoken ecologist has been charged with possessing illegal trees - trees he insists don't exist.08 Jun 01:12 AM
New ZealandBloody clothes spark biosecurity alertOne Kiwi traveller's decision to store his blood-soaked clothes from an exotic overseas trip landed him in hot-water with airport officials.09 Apr 07:20 AM
New Zealand'Unbelievable' bio-breachThe discovery of a second Queensland fruit fly in Whangarei has been slammed as "unbelievable" as concerns are raised about New Zealand's biosecurity preparedness.03 Apr 04:51 AM
New ZealandQueensland fruit fly found in WhangareiBiosecurity officials are investigating the discovery of a second male Queensland fruit fly caught in a surveillance trap in Whangarei.02 Apr 11:07 PM
New ZealandSkulls in box infested by maggotsA box from South Africa containing animal skulls crawling with maggots has been stopped at the border by biosecurity staff.19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandOz Labs trained for NZ airport dutiesA pack of dogs has been brought from Australia to become new biosecurity detector animals at New Zealand airports.28 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFruit fly makes growers 'nervous as hell'The discovery of a male Queensland fruit fly in Whangarei has sparked a major biosecurity alert. Up to 50 Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) staff were in the city.23 Jan 08:25 PM
New ZealandCareful, Zeta loves her jobWhen some workers were battling the back-to-work blues after a summer holiday, biosecurity sniffer dog Zeta was tugging at the reins to get back on the job.13 Jan 06:46 PM
New ZealandXmas tree intercepted by border staffSurprised border officials have intercepted a live Christmas tree, complete with pot of soil, sent by post from the UK.18 Dec 02:49 AM
New ZealandScorpion smuggler sentencedAn Australian man who smuggled live scorpions into the country has been fined more than $10,000.11 Dec 04:47 AM
New ZealandSentencing today for scorpion smugglerAn Australian man who smuggled live scorpions into the country will be sentenced today.10 Dec 07:08 PM
New ZealandBrothers sentenced over scorpion possessionTwo brothers were yesterday sentenced to 150 hours' community work and two months' community detention after previously admitting charges relating to the possession, sale and disposition of scorpions.18 Nov 06:22 PM
New ZealandMen admit smuggling live scorpionsTwo brothers have pleaded guilty at the Queenstown District Court to smuggling six live scorpions into New Zealand.07 Oct 01:23 AM
TravelSuitcase stowawaysPamela Wade reminds us what to do when an illegal hitch-hiker comes home with us from an overseas trip.18 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandTropical fish smuggler's story leaks outA Vietnamese air passenger has been charged with smuggling live tropical fish in his trouser pockets after airport staff noticed water dripping down the man's leg.30 Aug 09:59 PM
