New ZealandCouncil slams Govt for lack of action on invasive marine pestThere are fears not enough's being done to prevent invasive seaweed arriving in Northland.07 May 10:23 PM
TravelCruise cling-ons: Five ships given biofouling warnings by Biosecurity NZWhat's behind the marine alien invasion on the underside of cruise ships?12 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandAlgae-ridden cruise ship asked to leave New Zealand watersCruise ship Viking Orion was restricted to visiting approved ports.02 Jan 06:38 AM
AirlinesMissing bags misery: Airline group head ‘feels’ passengers’ frustrationResources may be stretched even thinner with the return of tourists from China.30 Dec 12:02 AM
New Zealand100,000 jobs at risk if foot and mouth disease reaches NZ - PMBiosecurity Minister says disease had been considered the "doomsday disease".25 Jul 04:45 AM
EnvironmentConservation CommentMargi Keys looks at how a garden plant can wreak havoc in the bush.29 May 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Hipkins: Growth in public service is goodOPINION: Public Service Minister explains a good public service is a core Labour value.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCompany admits pickled turnip border breachA 20kg bag of pickled turnips sent from China has landed a company in court.11 Feb 02:25 AM
New ZealandGreater Wellington residents urged to report wallaby sightings in region"It is critical to ensure wallabies do not establish themselves in our region."14 Dec 11:13 PM
New ZealandIndependent review finds NZ on track to eradicate M. bovisEradicating cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis would be a world-first.11 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandNative bird numbers on the rise in the capitalWellington City Council reveals a large increase in native birds counted in the city.26 Oct 10:50 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Pest checks on boats are ramping up as weather warmsBiosecurity officers to patrol Bay of Plenty boat ramps to stop the spread of pests.25 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhy disease killing our kauri might not be a new invaderStudy suggesting kauri-killing scourge has been here for centuries should prompt rethink.24 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandWellington's Zealandia records first known case of myrtle rustThe plant disease infects myrtle family which includes native plants such as pōhutukawa.25 Jun 07:08 AM
New ZealandUsing tech both old and new to tackle wallaby nuisanceDama wallabies are spreading from Rotorua to the Waikato.19 Jun 02:23 AM
New ZealandBudget 2021: Govt puts $28m into war against kauri killerGovt spending $28m at effort to stop as-yet incurable disease killing NZ's iconic kauri.20 May 03:48 AM
New ZealandScientists testing for deadly oyster parasite Bonamia ostreaeBonamia ostreae can kill flat oysters, putting the entire Bluff oyster trade at risk.17 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandManawatū coast surprise: Third venomous sea snake turns upThe latest sea snake was found on a beach by an 11-year-old boy looking for shells.10 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandHiss-tory repeats as second deadly sea snake found in NorthlandSecond highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake found in Northland.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSnake found at Papakura construction site to be kept in collectionThe snake found at a construction site in Papakura is a carpet python.11 Mar 03:26 AM
New Zealand'A driving force': Conservation community in shock at loss of Colin RyderWellington's conservation community mourns the loss of the 'tenacious' Colin Ryder.10 Mar 11:42 PM
New ZealandSnake on building site: How did it get into NZ?'There is no evidence of any further snakes and there is no threat to the public.'10 Mar 05:05 AM
New ZealandSnake in a drain: Dead python comes out of pipeSnake found in a pipe on South Auckland construction site.09 Mar 06:18 AM
New ZealandDog detective unleashed in Wairarapa wetland to sniff out pest plantsBailey was brought to the Wairarapa coastline to find pest cordgrass, or spartina anglica.26 Jan 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMatthew Hooton: Plan on borders staying closed until 2022We've come too far to risk letting an even worse Covid strain in, writes Matthew Hooton.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Edible bird's nest': Woman fined for selling illegal food with risk of bird flu diseasesThe nests are made from the saliva of the Swiftlet bird and carry diseases.11 Jan 09:31 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Fears world's worst noxious plant could take overThe weed that poses a huge threat to dairy cows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Nov 06:53 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA 'crossroads' for humanity: Earth's biodiversity is still collapsingNew York Times: Countries have made insufficient progress, a new report found.16 Sep 08:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Border closures bring sharp drop in pest incursionsCovid-19 not the only nasty NZ's border closures have kept out, with fewer pests reported.23 Aug 02:54 AM
New ZealandNZ and Italian scientists have teamed up to combat a stinkbug devastating European cropsNZ and Italian scientists have teamed up to combat a stinkbug devastating European crops. Video / SuppliedWatch16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ on high alert for stinkbug devastating EuropeNZ and Italian scientists have teamed up to combat a stinkbug devastating European crops.16 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCat and mouse: NZ Customs and the never ending war on drugs at our borderAs drug smuggling surges into NZ, we visit Customs to see how they try to thwart it12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFresh melon imports suspended after fruit disease foundUnwanted fruit disease has been found on imported watermelons from Queensland, Australia.10 Jan 02:05 AM
New ZealandDeer testicles and a live cat: The unwanted guests at New Zealand's bordersFrom seeds and food, Biosecurity New Zealand has seen it all this year.29 Dec 04:00 PM
