New Zealand50 questions about the environment: Our biosecurityFollowing a string of major incursions, Professor Travis Glare discusses NZ's biosecurity.17 Jan 11:47 PM
New ZealandFishing bosses asked Govt to keep monitoring info secretFishing industry bosses asked MPI officials to keep vessel monitoring information secret.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi couple horrified after discovering spider on flight"I'm standing here like 'Why am I the nominated one here, it's not even my bag'," she said12 Jan 07:04 AM
New ZealandSummer bummer: Holiday spots in for another drenchingUh-oh. Higher than normal rainfall forecast for most of the country in the next two weeks.11 Jan 02:52 AM
New ZealandMycoplasma bovis found on Ashburton farmAffected farm and one other have been under controls since before Christmas.09 Jan 03:13 AM
New ZealandPoachers caught taking 55 crayfish and 621 kinaMPI and DoC are warning that they will continue to take a zero tolerance on poachers.02 Jan 10:11 PM
LifestyleHow to avoid festive food poisoningIt's easy - but risky - to forget basic food safety during holidays, expert says.23 Dec 07:48 PM
New ZealandSwamp kauri court case could sink Northland enviro groupCourt costs and battle fatigue could force a Northland environmental group into recess21 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandGovt mulls tougher kauri restrictionsMinister will consider a Controlled Area Notice that could restrict access to Waitakeres21 Dec 04:15 AM
New Zealand$3.6m of Ecstasy found in false-bottom suitcasesIsraeli trio jailed after Customs found $3.6m of Ecstasy in false-bottom suitcases.21 Dec 04:08 AM
New ZealandForest and Bird accuses MPI of dieback delayOmbudsman asks MPI to apologise over four-month wait for kauri dieback documents.19 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandForestry minister pillories efforts to save kauriMP Shane Jones says the "tangi of the kauri" could be at hand.17 Dec 09:37 PM
New ZealandPak'nSave store recalls mince with plastic tracesMPI is recalling batches of mince sold at Pak'nSave, Papakura.17 Dec 08:43 PM
New ZealandMan charged with bait knife threatMan allegedly threatens fishery officer twice.14 Dec 06:00 PM
BusinessMPI to be re-organised into four by early 2018Damien O'Connor has detailed how MPI will be reorganised.12 Dec 11:18 PM
AgribusinessStrict new tests for NZ manuka honey exportsAll NZ manuka honey for export will have to be tested as authentic under new MPI rules.12 Dec 01:16 AM
New ZealandAgency: NZ must act to adapt to global warmingBriefings: NZ needs to take hold of "window of opportunity" created by Paris Agreement.07 Dec 02:07 AM
New ZealandMyrtle rust discovered in WellingtonMyrtle rust detected in Hutt Valley, days after fungal plant disease found in Auckland.01 Dec 01:11 AM
New ZealandCall for fishery closures over risk to hoihoNew study prompts group's call for fisheries closures to save iconic yellow-eyed penguin.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecond case of myrtle rust in AucklandMovement controls in place on St Lukes property to contain myrtle rust infection.27 Nov 03:06 AM
New ZealandMinistry confirms myrtle rust infection in AucklandA fungal plant disease has been found in Auckland for the first time.23 Nov 02:05 AM
New ZealandRabbit plague invades townshipRabbit numbers on the Moeraki Peninsula have exploded, reaching "plague" proportions.16 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessMycoplasma bovis found on another farmThe cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has been found on another farm in the South Island.14 Nov 11:27 PM
New ZealandToxin warning for Manukau Harbour shellfishShellfish toxins on the North Island's west coast have risen significantly, officials say.09 Nov 07:06 AM
New ZealandHoney recalled over sharp metal riskA batch of Beecorner lemon honey has been recalled because it may contain sharp metal.09 Nov 05:44 AM
BusinessUse by date 'next year': Outrage over mouldy mozzarellaShe was shocked to hear Mainland knew about the problem.02 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandListeria found in 15 per cent of packaged meatListeria levels breached food safety standards in 15.5 per cent of meat samples.02 Nov 03:25 AM
New ZealandAuckland Airport 'a shambles': Readers respond to delaysChaos at Auckland Airport's arrivals hall happens regularly, frequent travellers say.30 Oct 03:43 AM
New ZealandMajor NZ climate report: The five defining figuresA sweeping Government stocktake out today warns of shifting temperatures and rising seas.18 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandMispackaged sausage causes anaphylactic shockA Wellington teen was rushed to hospital after eating a mispackaged Hellers sausage.12 Oct 08:05 PM
Agribusiness4000 cattle to be culled on five farms4000 cattle to be culled on 5 properties infected with Mycoplasma bovis.12 Oct 02:34 AM
AgribusinessStock trader fined for transporting sick goatsThe goats had a range of illnesses including one which had exposed tendons, says the MPI.11 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandInvestigations as typhoid-like cases peakHuman faecal contamination thought to be culprit of September outbreak.10 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandBycatch 'key driver' in NZ sea lion decline - studyScientists say "game-changing" evidence shows the risk of fishing bycatch to NZ sea lions.09 Oct 09:32 PM
