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 ZealandLive brown marmorated stink bugs found in shoesUp to 26 live brown marmorated stink bugs were found in a box of shoes ordered on eBay.06 Dec 05:46 AM
New ZealandHow NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per centMany farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.06 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandFrench cat Navy locked up by MPI on board damaged yachtWell-travelled cat locked up on yacht on orders of MPI.04 Dec 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Mulched': $160k of taxpayers' trees destroyed in bungleGovernment ordered 1.2m pine seedlings - then found it couldn't plant where planned.13 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuBillion Trees bungle: One million seedlings but land unfitThe plan was to plant 1.1 million pine trees - then someone looked at the ground.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKauri dieback: Auckland Council accused of shortcomingsA group has accused authorities of not doing enough to save kauri in the Waitakere Ranges.05 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandMan's slithery surprise: Snake in a uteA man has alerted police after unpleasantly discovering a slithery surprise in his ute.21 Oct 04:03 AM
New ZealandWatch: MPI investigates cow clampingClaims a South Westland farmer left cow hoisted for long time being investigated.17 Oct 11:15 PM
AgribusinessFighting Bay of Plenty's billion-dollar threatThe impact of brown marmorated stink bugs on the economy could cost billions.17 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandPolice and MPI seize over 700 undersize pauaThe joint operation uncovered a massive illegal haul of paua, most of them undersize.15 Oct 05:40 AM
New ZealandBatch of frozen berries recalled after metal found in fruitA batch of frozen mixed berries are being recalled because it may contain metal.05 Oct 07:19 AM
New ZealandCould traces of Roundup be in a key source of New Zealand's drinking water?An expert expects some Roundup to "definitely" be found in groundwater.02 Oct 03:28 AM
New ZealandNo more needles found in supermarket strawberriesThe Ministry for Primary Industries required Woolworths NZ to destroy all stock.24 Sep 10:48 PM
New ZealandMeat recall after phone falls in mincerSupermarket recalling some of its mince after a staff member ignored store protocols.24 Sep 06:08 AM
New Zealand'It's Australia's problem' - NZ strawberry grower on needles fiascoStrawberry grower Phil Greig says it's important for people not to panic.24 Sep 02:40 AM
New ZealandGovt: Don't overreact over strawberriesAgriculture Minister says supermarket could have done more over strawberries.24 Sep 12:46 AM
EnvironmentPanguru teen wins top award for mussel-saving projectWhen Allen Karena saw mussels smothered by a pest he decided to do something about it.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNeedles found in strawberries in NZ: Farmers eye metal detectorsMetal detectors are being looked at as strawberry growers aim to reassure customers.23 Sep 09:25 AM
BusinessNeedles found in strawberries in AucklandCountdown warns customers after needles found in fruit bought in Auckland supermarket.23 Sep 07:30 AM
KahuTauranga berry company could rival ZespriMiro is the kupu for berry and a BOP-based berry company. Made with funding from NZ On Air19 Sep 04:21 AM
New ZealandPolice net small fry in alleged fraud caseEXCLUSIVE: Early-morning raid on home involving the AOS was ruled unreasonable.16 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
New ZealandPolice have a new tool in the fight against beehive crimeBeehive thefts are rising, but police are fighting back.29 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandVirus stops melons, cucumbers and courgettes at borderAustralian growers/exporters will have to meet new import requirements.28 Aug 10:53 PM
CompaniesComment: New chairman - same old Fonterra songCOMMENT: The new chair pitched a tired old complaint that's worked for the co-op before.28 Aug 03:30 AM
CompaniesCounterfeit manuka honey causing legal headaches in the USManuka's "liquid gold" reputation is causing problems inside the US honey industry27 Aug 06:39 PM
New ZealandWhistle blower accuses farmers of 'appalling' treatment of pregnant cowsThe harvest of foetal bovine serum is the latest in a string of animal welfare issues.25 Aug 05:00 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
PoliticsNational hikoi diverts to Whanganui manufacturing siteAnti-1080 protesters converge on a Whanganui manufacturing site.12 Aug 05:00 PM
EnvironmentPFAS contaminant a worldwide concern, research ongoingGovernment moves to supply safe water, provide blood tests for residents.10 Aug 09:00 PM
CompaniesMPI fruit plant destruction order challenged in courtApple and stonefruit group says the decision-making by MPI is "flawed".08 Aug 11:20 PM
EnvironmentKaipara locals may leave town if mega chicken farm goes aheadAbout 80 people staged a protest outside Tegel's Auckland head office on Wednesday.08 Aug 04:39 AM
