New ZealandThird Queensland fruit fly trapped in North ShoreSearching for larvae ramps up after third Queensland fruit fly caught on the North Shore.25 Feb 12:35 AM
New ZealandFruit and vegetable restrictions could go on for monthsIf no more fruit flies are found in Devonport the restrictions will lift on March 1.17 Feb 09:13 PM
BusinessFruit, vege ban as officials hunt Queensland fruit fly in DevonportMPI says restrictions are likely to be in place for a few weeks.16 Feb 10:56 PM
New ZealandFruit fly outbreak: Operation steps up in DevonportTeams are going door-to-door checking fruit trees and gardens for signs of fruit flies.16 Feb 03:27 AM
New ZealandQueensland fruit fly find in Auckland leads to biosecurity controlsFruit and vegetable controls have been put in place around Devonport in Auckland.15 Feb 05:22 AM
New ZealandBuzz off: Fruit and veggie growers on alert over Auckland fruit fly scareQueensland fruit flies are a threat to the country's almost $6b in horticultural exports.14 Feb 11:54 PM
New ZealandDutch elm disease threat to Auckland Domain treesHuntingdon elm tree in Auckland Domain found to be infected with Dutch elm disease.24 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandStoat sleuthing on Great Barrier Island reveals nothing suspiciousThe hunt for two stoats on Great Barrier Island is to be scaled back.21 Jan 02:38 AM
New ZealandLearning local: Stink bug threat turns kids on to scienceTold to welcome "a real scientist", a child protested: "But we are all scientists!"20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBuddhist animal release practice: Saving lives or ecological disaster?Department of Conservation says releasing animals could have unintentional impacts.13 Jan 12:41 AM
New ZealandChocolate used to lure rats to their deathChocolate cravings are proving too hard to resist for Wellington rats.09 Jan 12:57 AM
New ZealandDamien O'Connor on fighting M. bovisEradication plan has made NZ's overall biosecurity system more resilient, O'Connor says.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBuzz patrol: Are bees our next biosecurity watchdogs?Could bees be the key to better biosecurity? Scientists think so.18 Dec 07:08 PM
New ZealandGovernment confident of beating M. bovisThe massive response is making progress, Prime Minister says.17 Dec 03:25 AM
New ZealandA bug's life: Waging war on weedRelocating leaf bugs to control tradescantia. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandStink bugs found - ship ordered to leave NZStink bugs and other regulated pests discovered on vehicle carrier.29 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandFaster M. bovis recovery for farmersGovernment says its eradication attempt is progressing well.08 Oct 09:30 PM
EditorialEditorial: Strawberry sabotage shows food supply vulnerabilityEDITORIAL: NZ is as vulnerable to pests, diseases and acts of sabotage as anywhere else.24 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMPI seeks more time in fruit sector court challengeMPI goes back to court over row with apple and stonefruit grower group.30 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandDetails of Zeestraten charges revealedFarmer at centre of M.bovis outbreak due to appear in court in November.29 Aug 08:00 PM
BusinessHawke's Bay summer fruit could take 13 years to recoverUS facility will not seek accreditation - tap turned off for new fruit varieties.29 Aug 06:02 PM
New ZealandCat ban proposed for Southland villageEnvironment Southland is seeking a ban on all new domestic cats.27 Aug 10:55 PM
Freight and logisticsMPI challenges on biosecurity oyster compo issueMPI says payments for oyster farmers' biosecurity compensation claims aren't a given.15 Aug 02:00 AM
CompaniesMPI fruit plant destruction order challenged in courtApple and stonefruit group says the decision-making by MPI is "flawed".08 Aug 11:20 PM
New ZealandAOS raid, evidence in sewer and cash seized: case slammedMPI found to have 'ignored the law' and was 'high-handed', say judges.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCould our smartphones soon be able to smell?Could your smartphone one day be able to smell? Kiwi-made tech could see it happen.16 Jul 03:24 AM
New ZealandHigh-tech sensors new weapon in war on pestsCutting-edge technology can alert rangers to a stoat the second it steps out of place.26 Jun 10:04 PM
AgribusinessPublic information on M. bovis snarled in red tapeMPI dragging chain on release of M bovis-related information under the OIA.25 Jun 04:01 AM
New ZealandBat's head seized at NZ borderTraveller declared a bat's head at Auckland Airport, saying his family had eaten the rest.24 Jun 11:10 PM
BusinessStronger rules for cattle-tracing to contain M. bovisFarmers to be told of infected neighbouring properties21 Jun 11:10 PM
New ZealandLake snot-making algae now in Lake TaupoAn algae species that creates mucus-like lake snot has likely now spread to Lake Taupo.13 Jun 05:32 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Cold facts don't diminish need to look after farmersCOMMENT: When it comes to biosecurity it's in national interest to stay calm and clinical.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBorder patrol dogs get plush new kennelsNew Zealand's biosecurity detector dogs have a plush new 80-kennel home01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBorder patrol dogs get plush new kennelsBorder patrol dogs' plush new kennels include pool, toilets. / Greg BowkerWatch01 Jun 05:00 PM
