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"Significant problem": 230 anglers caught fishing in marine reserves around NZ
Official information obtained by the Herald details New Zealand's hotspots for poaching in fully protected marine reserves. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming / Mark Mitchell
Aussie farmers to get fix for methane-laced cow burps before NZ
Tests show a single dose reduces a cow's methane emissions be three-quarters for 100 days.
Restoring rivers with community support
Tairāwhiti Wai Connections offers tailored support for catchment issues.
'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel
'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'
'Really great timing': New China deer velvet deal a relief for industry
New Zealand exports about $70 million worth of velvet to China each year.
All Australian tomato imports temporarily suspended
The ban comes after a virus was found in Sth Australia and will be reviewed in seven days.
'Extremely infectious' tomato virus raises fears for NZ growers
Tomatoes NZ says the virus spreads easily and could spell up to 80% of crop losses here.
'Hugely beneficial': Scholarship recipient encourages others to apply
A previous recipient encouraged people wanting to be advisers to apply.
Farmer sentenced over 'emaciated' cattle that had to be euthanised
The 65-year-old farmer has been sentenced for ill-treatment of cattle for a second time.
Double duty: Turbocharging growth in primary industries
MPI’s eight-point plan aims to maximise international opportunities.
Probe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusive
The mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.
Sesame seeds recalled over salmonella concerns
Affected products imported from India and identified through routine testing.
Call for food safety officials to apologise to cheesed off shopper
Officials should apologise over handling of pensioner's complaint, says concerned reader.
Farmer fined $98,000 after clearing native bush to sell as firewood
An ecologist noticed indigenous forest had been cleared and reported it.
Bull breeders urged to enter genetics programme that aims to boost sector's profits
The region's bull breeders have been encouraged to join the NZ beef genetics programme.
Why NZ's deer industry wants the US to cook venison at home
North America is the biggest market for NZ venison but most of it is eaten in restaurants.
How to care for pets during a disaster: Workshops to be held across NZ
The training will be offered in workshops around the country.
Tahini recalled from supermarkets due to fear of salmonella contamination
The product was sold in the South Island.
'Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads
“If you can’t look after them or rehome them ... don't breed them."
'Hitler was right': MPI worker quits job after probe into hateful social media posts
The employee quit his job shortly after being told he was under investigation.
'Desperate': Chatham Islands farmers wait to off-load stock
“Without being able to sell stock - farmers have had no cashflow for months."