New ZealandFisherman hooked over nets in dolphin zoneMPI says it has a zero tolerance policy to illegal fishing05 Aug 10:30 PM
New ZealandNZ genetic engineering laws 'old and tired', top scientist saysTop scientist says NZ's GE laws are "old and tired", amid calls for national discussion.30 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Reshuffle gives Bridges a chance to right a wrongCOMMENT: Many saw move from climate change to agriculture as a demotion. They were wrong.30 Jul 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNew-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceansAn $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDairy farm to become one of NZ's biggest kiwifruit orchardsMore Northland dairy country is to be converted to kiwifruit production.22 Jul 04:04 AM
CommoditiesHigher petrol prices drive up inflationThe Consumer Price Index shows higher fuel costs driving a slight rise in inflation.15 Jul 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA tiny fruit fly was found in an Auckland suburb. NZ spent $4m to get rid of it.'We're talking about the protection of a multimillion-dollar industry.'15 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesBrian Fallow: Living in fear of FarmageddonInterest rates are only one of the risks farmers face.12 Jul 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Government by the bureaucratsComment: If civil servants are running the show, what are the politicians for?05 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandWine fraud uncorked: Vineyard manager admits lies of wine vintage and originWine swindle affected tens of thousands of bottles exported overseas04 Jul 11:18 PM
New Zealand'14 tonnes of adulterated honey': Company and manager fined $370kFirst prosecution of its kind after artificial chemicals were added to mānuka honey.27 Jun 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsBooming: Port one of region's biggest success storiesThe Port of Tauranga is booming on all fronts. We talk to some people behind the success.26 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessBiggest killer of small business: Will it take legislation for them to get paid on time?Time to pay small business on time for the good of the whole economy.25 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessJump in chicken eating prompts new food safety testing probeFresh look at campylobacter testing limits as Kiwis eat more chickens.24 Jun 07:27 PM
VideoLocal Focus: 'Devastating' threat from Brown Marmorated Stink BugThe Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is a major threat to growers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch18 Jun 11:42 PM
New ZealandCockroaches, pests, other filthy finds at Auckland eateriesSome were found to be a 'critical risk' and had to close until the issues were addressed.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Pak'nSave recalling batch of its NZ Beef MinceMPI says those who ate the meat should seek medical advice if they have health concerns.29 May 09:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHauraki Gulf: How to save our big blue backyard"When we stop putting ourselves above the environment, we will get change."27 May 05:00 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Angry farmers blame beastly behaviour from MPI in M. bovis sagaCOMMENT: Angry farmers say one of their colleagues committed suicide.14 May 06:27 PM
EmploymentShane Jones: A minister 'on a political mission'Shane Jones was interviewed today as part of the Auditor-General's review of the PGF.13 May 04:12 AM
AgribusinessTaihape farmer banned from owning animalsMPI officers found dying and emaciated ewes on William Chase's farm.06 May 11:25 PM
AgribusinessFarmers shocked as MPI steps up M. bovis programmeLobby group says timing could not be worse.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAuckland Airport's $5b spend to change the way we travelThe company is building for passenger numbers forecast to double in the next 20 years.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt: ETS changes to add another 89 million treesNew changes to the emissions trading scheme would add 89 million trees, Govt says.27 Mar 12:40 AM
New ZealandInvestigation launched after images emerge of emaciated cattleSAFE said it was appalled to see the emaciated state of the cows.26 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandFruit fly zone expanded after Northcote discoveryThe discovery of two further male fruit flies brings the total to six.14 Mar 08:12 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: The minister, the 'threat' and the animal rescue groupComment: Threat allegation centres on last month's fires in the Nelson district.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand10 tonnes of fruit destroyed in fruit fly responseDespite new findings of fruit flies this week, a breeding population has not set in.06 Mar 12:27 AM
New ZealandState of emergency in Nelson region liftedA decision has been made to allow the state of emergency to expire.26 Feb 09:41 PM
New ZealandMore Hector's dolphin deaths prompts call for trawling banThree more endangered Hector's dolphins die in trawl nets, angering environmentalists.21 Feb 01:40 AM
New ZealandA second Queensland fruit fly has been found in Northcote, North ShoreA second Queensland fruit fly has been found on Auckland's North Shore.20 Feb 08:58 PM
New ZealandFruit fly outbreak: Operation steps up in DevonportTeams are going door-to-door checking fruit trees and gardens for signs of fruit flies.16 Feb 03:27 AM
New ZealandNelson fires could still be burning in MarchWakefield evacuees could return home tonight, dew and high humidity helping firefighters.10 Feb 11:10 PM
New ZealandNelson fire: SPCA and MPI save pigs from certain deathThey were told it wasn't safe but they couldn't leave the pigs trapped inside a pen.07 Feb 06:57 PM
