New ZealandGovt mulls tougher kauri restrictionsMinister will consider a Controlled Area Notice that could restrict access to Waitakeres21 Dec 04:15 AM
New ZealandForest and Bird accuses MPI of dieback delayOmbudsman asks MPI to apologise over four-month wait for kauri dieback documents.19 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandNZ has a new weapon against most feared pestsNew Zealand scientists have found a new hope against a tide of invasive pests.16 Dec 09:38 PM
New ZealandNZ 'may have lost battle' against myrtle rustIt may be impossible to defeat a pathogen threatening several cherished native species.03 Dec 01:10 AM
New ZealandMyrtle rust discovered in WellingtonMyrtle rust detected in Hutt Valley, days after fungal plant disease found in Auckland.01 Dec 01:11 AM
New ZealandGroups at odds over proposed Waitakeres closureGroups are at odds over whether visitors should be shut out of the Waitakere Ranges.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil mulls Waitakeres closure over kauri crisisCouncil to consider closing the Waitakere Ranges to visitors over kauri-killing disease.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRecord number of air passengers caught bringing banned goods into New ZealandMore air passengers are trying to sneak through items that could bring disease into NZ.26 Nov 10:16 PM
New ZealandClimate change: NZ's mozzie-borne disease riskA scientist discusses mosquito-borne diseases that could come here with climate change.03 Nov 12:43 AM
Kahu10 big questions Kiwi scientists will tackle this yearWe look at 10 of the most exciting new science projects just awarded Marsden Fund grants.01 Nov 10:55 PM
New ZealandGardeners' passion prompts ministry warningNot so fast, Ministry of Primary Industries warns amateur gardeners over banned seeds..06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHunting origin of kiwifruit-killing diseaseNew lineages of kiwifruit-killing disease Psa could emerge in the future, researcher says.05 Sep 12:31 AM
BusinessMPI trials holograms at Auckland AirportMPI will display 3D holograms of known biosecurity risks to NZ at Auckland Airport.04 Sep 06:38 AM
New ZealandTiny parasites raise big biosecurity worryA tiny, hard-to-detect, worm-like pest can survive in dry soil for at least three years.25 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandElection 2017: Conservation, biosecurity and GMWhere do political parties stand on conservation, biosecurity and genetic engineering?23 Aug 11:31 PM
BusinessKiwifruit growers take Govt to court for $376mKiwifruit growers say Psa ruined lives and the Government needs to take responsibility.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLet's hope the mud festival is cleanCOMMENT: NZ is importing mud from South Korea where foot and mouth disease has occurred.01 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannDann: Prosperity tethered to farm gateCOMMENT: Cultural gap between rural and urban life grows as we remain economically tied.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch firm fined for false declarationThe false declaration had the potential to create a serious biosecurity breach.07 Jul 01:27 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit farmers to have PSA-V case heardKiwifruit farmers devastated by 2012 PSA-V outbreak to have their day in court.24 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandScientists in $1.4m myrtle rust studyScientists launch a $1.4 million project to help combat deadly fungal disease.20 Jun 03:46 AM
New ZealandOyster cull begins at farmsCull of Stewart Island oysters begins three weeks after parasite found.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMPI takes action over GM petuniasAuthorities have identified potentially affected seeds of genetically modified petunias.07 Jun 09:52 PM
New ZealandBiosecurity duck up costs Auckland chefThe chef told biosecurity officers he wanted to give the duck meat to his son.06 Jun 11:07 PM
New ZealandBudget: Five takes on this year's science spendFive leading figures in the science sector share their views on Budget 2017.25 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandBudget: Greens slam environment fundingGreens say the Budget's environment and conservation funding is far below what's needed.25 May 03:04 AM
New ZealandFresh crow, squirrel legs found at borderFresh crow and squirrel legs and feathers sniffed out at the border by biosecurity dog.24 May 10:59 PM
New ZealandWeed spotters wanted for nasty plantClimbing Spindle Berry, which kills other plants, has been spotted in two locations.19 May 04:13 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Did myrtle rust catch NZ off-guard?We asked the Ministry of Primary Industries official heading the response.12 May 01:44 AM
New ZealandMyrtle rust triggers seed-banking rushOfficials are scrambling to gather seeds of 33 native plant species in Myrtle Rust's path.11 May 05:46 AM
New ZealandRedbacks' Central Otago invasionRabbits have proven an unlikely ally to another bothersome pest: venomous redback spiders.09 May 04:27 AM
New ZealandMyrtle rust implications still unclearBiosecurity officials say the myrtle rust incursion's implications for NZ remain unclear.09 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandExperts: Myrtle rust dropped in from OzIt was only a matter of time before a devastating fungal disease arrived in New Zealand07 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandMyrtle rust: Just how bad could it get?Just how bad will the incursion of myrtle rust be for New Zealand? Two experts explain.05 May 06:05 AM
