New ZealandOfficials work to contain fungal threatBiosecurity teams in Kerikeri are trying to contain the fungal plant disease myrtle rust.05 May 01:32 AM
New ZealandMyrtle rust threatens NZ native speciesMany native plant species are under threat after myrtle rust disease is detected in NZ.04 May 02:13 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Government to pay pea weevil shortfallWairarapa pea growers can apply for ex-gratia payment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandWasps' bedroom behaviour under microscopeKiwi scientists have been studying the bedroom behaviour of a parasitoid wasp.23 Apr 05:42 AM
TechnologyWeird Science: How do you eat your bunny?Researchers have discovered a trend, peaking at the Easter period.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinning the war against yellow antsThe ants are capable of mass attacking and killing animals over 500 times their size.11 Apr 07:22 PM
New Zealand'Miracle water' importers face $400 finesMinistry is concerned untreated water could harm New Zealand's natural environment.20 Mar 02:47 AM
New ZealandBizarre interceptions at NZ borderLive crabs, stink bugs and ''miracle water'' are some of the most bizarre things intercepted at NZ's border.22 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandBug expert's passion costs thousandsA young bug expert's fascination with creepy crawlies has cost him more than $10,000 after he was found with an illegal collection 16 Feb 12:26 AM
New ZealandNZ must remain vigilant over pest invasionsNew research showing how efforts to keep pests out of countries are failing to keep up with the pace of globalisation means New Zealand must be more vigilant than ever, a biosecurity expert says.15 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandAnt invasion closes popular campgroundA popular Kiwi campsite was closed for three weeks after an ant infestation.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandVicious voracious invader out in forceIt is hard to gauge the size of the Asian paddle crab invasion at Ngunguru as they are so aggressive and territorial they won't share 13 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandCrab surprise at Auckland AirportAn airport quarantine officer got a horrifying surprise when he opened a passenger's chilly bin.28 Nov 10:16 PM
BusinessLabour MP: Send back palm kernel shipA ship carrying palm kernel extract that's been barred from entering New Zealand for nearly a month should be sent back to Malaysia, says Damien O'Connor.02 Oct 06:14 PM
EnvironmentFears wallabies wilfully releasedThe Otago Regional Council fears someone is intentionally releasing wallabies in Otago and is warning the culprit they face prison time if caught.28 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandNathan Guy: 'Teach biosecurity in schools'Schools should consider adding biosecurity to their curriculum as part of a push to protect New Zealand from pests, Primary Industries Minister says.26 Jul 05:56 AM
New ZealandNot 'wet fish', but live fighting fishA passenger from Vietnam arrived in NZ with live Siamese fighting fish in plastic bags, declaring them as "wet fish" on his arrival forms.04 May 10:11 PM
New ZealandZika-carrying larvae found at Auckland AirportMosquito larvae that carry the Zika virus have been trapped at Auckland Airport near the international baggage area.07 Mar 10:12 PM
New ZealandTau fly found in AucklandControls on the movement of certain fruit and vegetables in a 1.5km radius from where the fly was found have been put in place.22 Jan 02:21 AM
New ZealandUnwanted Aussie stopped at the borderBiosecurity staff at Auckland Airport have foiled an attempt by a live huntsman spider, during a routine inspection of outdoor equipment.07 Jan 12:44 AM
New Zealand$10k fine for illegal birds' nestsA woman has been fined $10,000 for possessing and selling illegally imported edible birds' nests.08 Dec 11:49 PM
New ZealandMPI unveils mobile biosecurity x-ray machineA mobile x-ray machine for scanning hand-baggage from cruise ship passengers was unveiled as the latest biosecurity tool of the Ministry for Primary Industries.24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBiosecuity team gets 'super-sized beagle'A new four-legged investigator has been added to the biosecurity team, marking the first time a harrier hound has been trained for snooping through suspicious baggage.19 Oct 02:27 AM
New ZealandMeet the world's only ant-sniffing dogRhys Jones, a springer spaniel, has learned to sniff out Argentine ants which are unwelcome invaders in the Hauraki Gulf.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew biosecurity detector dog teams for AucklandEight new detector dog teams are beginning their jobs in Auckland this week as the international travel season kicks off.10 Sep 04:04 AM
New ZealandNew security measures in airportsPests and diseases are less likely to breach NZ's borders after four new biosecurity x-ray machines were installed in three of the country's international airports.03 Sep 11:58 PM
New ZealandDeadly rattle detected in Cuban maracasA deadly poison was found concealed inside Cuban maracas at the Auckland International Airport.23 Aug 11:36 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: A lot rides on NZ being pest freeIt's the work that goes on behind the scenes that's impressive, the work being done on our behalf to put Granny Smith on the world stage, Barry Soper.10 Aug 12:42 AM
OpinionJames Griffin: We're still alive in The ZoneIt has been some time since my last communique from here, deep within The Zone. You remember The Zone, right?03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry 'sloppy' in smuggled seed caseGraeme Platt faced three charges over the possession of banned imported exotic kauri tree seeds, and growing 30 of the trees at the Auckland Botanic Gardens.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOuch: plants in underpantsMPI strip-searched the passenger after a biosecurity detector dog sniffed out the plants near the man’s groin.18 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandStink bug invasion sees MPI beef up securityA small stinky insect invading New Zealand has triggered a spate of new border security measures.06 May 06:20 AM
New ZealandBiosecurity funding increasesBiosecurity 2025 will have input from stakeholders, iwi and New Zealand public, Mr Guy said.17 Apr 08:00 AM
