New ZealandHidden camera discovered at dairy farmPolice are investigating the discovery of a hidden camera at a Waikato dairy farm.14 Oct 04:58 AM
New ZealandReptile breeder fined $15,000 for illegal importationAn Auckland student who keeps and breeds New Zealand and exotic reptiles has been caught trying to import some more creatures.13 Oct 03:02 AM
TourismCelebrity start to new cruise ship seasonAlmost 2000 foreign tourists have experienced the Bay of Islands as the cruise ship season kicked off this week.06 Oct 09:30 PM
New Zealand1080 warning over trout fisheriesFish and Game says it wants DoC to do more to reduce the threat 1080 poison poses to people gathering food from waterways.03 Oct 03:40 AM
PoliticsNZ helps Indonesia with explosive problemNew Zealand is helping Indonesia with a novel problem - managing its hugely lucrative fishery without using explosives.30 Sep 04:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessApproval for $400m irrigation schemeShareholders have approved the second stage of a major South Canterbury irrigation scheme.27 Sep 11:10 PM
KahuFishing reserve approvedThe Minister for Primary Industries has approved a customary fishing reserve in Otago Harbour following an eight-year consultation and proposal process.26 Sep 09:54 PM
New ZealandFishing watchdog 'compromised'NZ's decision to monitor fishing practices with a watchdog owned by the industry would not be acceptable in US, Canada or Australia, Govt has been told.12 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJim Roberts: Myths no help to sea lionsCOMMENT: Misinformation is counterproductive in battling dramatic decline of species in Auckland Islands.11 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMPI defends manuka export guidelinesMinistry for Primary Industries is criticised after UK honey company claims fake manuka has flooded its market.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer admits breaking cows' tailsA dairy farmer under financial pressure despite working 100-hour weeks has admitted breaking the tails of nearly 50 cows.19 Aug 02:20 AM
New ZealandMeth smuggled into NZ in cans of porkA Hong Kong woman has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison for smuggling $1 million of methamphetamine in cans of pork.09 Aug 10:00 AM
New ZealandCow-ramming ends in one-year banA former contract milker who rammed a difficult dairy cow with a quad bike is banned from the dairy industry for 12 months.03 Aug 01:51 AM
New ZealandProsecution for death of albatrossesA commercial fisherman is to be prosecuted and faces a fine of up to $100,000 after dozens of albatrosses were killed during a fishing trip.14 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMilker cut cows' teats off with scissorsClaudio Da Costa, 47, told MPI investigators he used scissors because it was a 'quick and cheap fix for the problem'.14 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandSuicide prevention workshops on way for rural areasFieldays announcement gives $600,000 for mental health.17 Jun 12:54 AM
AgribusinessFarmer told to stop selling raw milkAlarm after tuberculosis-positive cow discovered at his farm.05 Jun 08:25 PM
New ZealandMPI to review illegal dumping of fishAfter week of controversy regarding illegal dumping of fish, the Ministry for Primary Industries announces independent review.19 May 04:07 AM
AirlinesRecycling initiative halves aircraft wasteA recycling initiative by Auckland Airport has halved the amount of aircraft waste being sent to landfill.23 Mar 01:12 AM
BusinessGourmet products recalled due to listeria fearsA range of gourmet terrines and rillettes are being recalled because of fears they may contain listeria.10 Mar 06:05 PM
BusinessNot enough competition for dairy deregulationA big Commerce Commission report has found there's not enough competition to justify any deregulation of New Zealand's dairy sector.29 Feb 10:00 PM
BusinessBig fishing companies to launch premium seafoodThe Ministry for Primary Industries and New Zealand's big three fishing companies have joined forces to develop a new "Tiaki" category of premium seafood.24 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandTau fly found in AucklandControls on the movement of certain fruit and vegetables in a 1.5km radius from where the fly was found have been put in place.22 Jan 02:21 AM
New ZealandAirport finds weevils in juggling ballsArgentinian traveller will have to re-think her act after disgusting find at Auckland Airport.14 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandUnwanted Aussie stopped at the borderBiosecurity staff at Auckland Airport have foiled an attempt by a live huntsman spider, during a routine inspection of outdoor equipment.07 Jan 12:44 AM
BusinessWorst PR curveballs of 2015From the flag debate to the outrage surrounding the TPPA, this year the government was at the centre of the country's three biggest PR challenges.28 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandMinistry declares New Zealand fruit fly freeNew Zealand is now fruit fly free after a small number of the Queensland pests were found early this year in an Auckland suburb.04 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandNew rules will look after pregnant pigsMinistry for Primary Industries compliance director Dean Baigent said the new animal welfare rules would now prevent farmers from keeping pregnant sows in stalls.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPaua struggle in Bay of PlentyFishery officers have raided properties in the Bay of Plenty after a 12-month investigation into the black market sale of paua and kina.25 Nov 01:35 AM
New ZealandMPI looking at 'giant biosecurity detector dogs'Upsized detector dogs might be bred from new puppies acquired by the Ministry for Primary Industries to guard against diseases from crossing New Zealand's borders.03 Nov 05:21 AM
New ZealandSalmon dying at Marlborough farmSalmon are dying in unprecedented numbers, and scientists are working to establish whether bacteria never before found in NZ is to blame.23 Oct 02:59 AM
New ZealandBiosecuity team gets 'super-sized beagle'A new four-legged investigator has been added to the biosecurity team, marking the first time a harrier hound has been trained for snooping through suspicious baggage.19 Oct 02:27 AM
BusinessFonterra's southern suppliers on radarFonterra lost market share in the South Island and will probably lose more this season before an improvement in 2016/17, says CEO Theo Spierings.28 Sep 04:00 PM
