We look at 10 of the most exciting new science projects just awarded Marsden Fund grants.

Not so fast, Ministry of Primary Industries warns amateur gardeners over banned seeds..

New lineages of kiwifruit-killing disease Psa could emerge in the future, researcher says.

MPI will display 3D holograms of known biosecurity risks to NZ at Auckland Airport.

A tiny, hard-to-detect, worm-like pest can survive in dry soil for at least three years.

Where do political parties stand on conservation, biosecurity and genetic engineering?

Kiwifruit growers say Psa ruined lives and the Government needs to take responsibility.

COMMENT: NZ is importing mud from South Korea where foot and mouth disease has occurred.

COMMENT: Cultural gap between rural and urban life grows as we remain economically tied.

Scientists launch a $1.4 million project to help combat deadly fungal disease.

Cull of Stewart Island oysters begins three weeks after parasite found.

Authorities have identified potentially affected seeds of genetically modified petunias.

The chef told biosecurity officers he wanted to give the duck meat to his son.

Five leading figures in the science sector share their views on Budget 2017.

Greens say the Budget's environment and conservation funding is far below what's needed.

Fresh crow and squirrel legs and feathers sniffed out at the border by biosecurity dog.

Climbing Spindle Berry, which kills other plants, has been spotted in two locations.

We asked the Ministry of Primary Industries official heading the response.

Biosecurity officials say the myrtle rust incursion's implications for NZ remain unclear.

It was only a matter of time before a devastating fungal disease arrived in New Zealand

Just how bad will the incursion of myrtle rust be for New Zealand? Two experts explain.

Biosecurity teams in Kerikeri are trying to contain the fungal plant disease myrtle rust.

Many native plant species are under threat after myrtle rust disease is detected in NZ.

Wairarapa pea growers can apply for ex-gratia payment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Kiwi scientists have been studying the bedroom behaviour of a parasitoid wasp.

Researchers have discovered a trend, peaking at the Easter period.

The ants are capable of mass attacking and killing animals over 500 times their size.

Ministry is concerned untreated water could harm New Zealand's natural environment.

Live crabs, stink bugs and ''miracle water'' are some of the most bizarre things intercepted at NZ's border.

A young bug expert's fascination with creepy crawlies has cost him more than $10,000 after he was found with an illegal collection