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Cheetahs used in NZ animal research

Cheetahs are among an increasing number of protected species being used for animal research in New Zealand.

Australian way of life 'under threat'

Australia has been battling the invasive South American fire ants for 15 years, but have so far failed to stop the vicious and aggressive insects.

Brief time ashore for undersized paua

Almost 600 undersized paua have been returned to the sea near Napier after several large-scale paua busts in one day. Ministry for

Kaikoura crayfish ban to lift next week

Important fishery in good shape after Kaikoura earthquake.

Trio accused of taking 2683 mussels

Three men have appeared in court in relation to the largest seizure of illegally gathered mussels in Northland in over a decade. Ministry

Primary industry revenue to fall in 2017, MPI says

The Ministry for Primary Industries has warned revenue from the sector is likely to fall by 0.8 per cent in 2017 to $36.7 billion.

Vicious voracious invader out in force

It 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

Number of animals used in tests falls

Fewer animals were used in experiments in New Zealand in 2015 but a bigger proportion didn't survive their tests, according to new figures.

Oops - wrong muesli bars in the box

Griffin's has been forced to recall a batch of muesli bars after the wrong product was put in the box.

Queensgate mall remains partially closed

Footpath outside mall closed for building strengthening work.

Paua volunteers to defy ban

Volunteers say they will continue rescuing paua along Kaikoura's coastline at the first low tide tomorrow after seeking permission from iwi.

Arrest threat: 'Stop moving quake paua'

MPI has denied reports it sent a letter to volunteers today stating they can continue moving paua along Kaikoura's coastline - paua should be left where they are.

MPI guarding paua in new intertidal zone

It's critical shellfish and rock lobsters in Kaikoura's new intertidal zone are protected, MPI says.

Farmers, fishers get $5m quake relief

Farmers and the fishing industry get $5 million relief package.

What now for quake cows? Here's an idea

Two cattle and a calf which survived yesterday's earthquake should be allowed to retire and live out their days in a sanctuary, animal rights group Peta says.

Hundreds of paddle crabs found dumped in dunes

SUP141116NADCRABS.JPGThis huge pile of paddle crabs dumped in sand dunes off Ruakaka Beach has angered locals and sparked an MPI investigation.PHOTO/SUPPLIED By

Jack says protesters pound views unfounded

Napier dog owners were greeted with a protest as they drove to the Bark Island event in Park Island yesterday,on Sunday, with more

Rachel Stewart: You can't hide from facts

COMMENT: Post-truth politics is all about creating a feeling or emotion, rather than acknowledging policy or facts.