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
New ZealandScientist warns biosecurity at risk from new trade dealsA prominent agricultural scientist says New Zealand deserves only a half-mark for its biosecurity efforts - and warns that new free-trade agreements and increased tourism could pose a threat at the border.11 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandAir NZ trial aims to boost biosecurityA world-first trial involving Air New Zealand flights aims to boost biosecurity at the border.10 Jul 11:16 PM
New ZealandRedback reaches Q'town despite chillQueenstown, even with its ice and snow, has proved irresistible for at least one Australian import spotted during the seasonal surge of non-native visitors arriving in the resort.11 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandGiant crabs frighten biosecurity staffAuckland Airport biosecurity staff have avoided a nasty nipping after finding five live crabs in a Vietnamese passenger's luggage.16 May 11:27 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Bring home the bacon buttyEach year more and more imported pork makes its way into the food chain - writes Dita De Boni - mostly through our consumption of cheap processed meat such as luncheon sausage and cheerios.21 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandFive new marine reservesThe area dedicated to marine reserves has grown by half, with five new reserves for the West Coast.09 Mar 10:17 PM
New ZealandFears about new beetlesThe planned release of vast numbers of imported dung beetles could spread nasty gut diseases, Auckland's top public health doctor has warned.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandStink over dung beetles in NZAt a secret location just north of Auckland, an experiment has started which might alter the face of New Zealand's $12 billion dairy industry.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPassenger's two crates of mangoesAn attempt by an airline passenger to bring two crates of fresh mangoes into NZ could have had dire consequences if the fruit reached our orchards, says border security.11 Feb 03:49 AM
New ZealandSnake found at Manukau scrap yardA snake which made its way into New Zealand from Vanuatu has been intercepted at a Manukau scrap yard.14 Jan 03:09 AM
