New ZealandMeat seized from Auckland home-kill ringA large, illegal meat production ring has been discovered in Auckland.24 Nov 06:41 AM
New ZealandQueensgate mall remains partially closedFootpath outside mall closed for building strengthening work.21 Nov 10:14 PM
New ZealandPaua volunteers to defy banVolunteers say they will continue rescuing paua along Kaikoura's coastline at the first low tide tomorrow after seeking permission from iwi.20 Nov 08:23 AM
New ZealandArrest 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.19 Nov 12:28 AM
New ZealandMPI guarding paua in new intertidal zoneIt's critical shellfish and rock lobsters in Kaikoura's new intertidal zone are protected, MPI says.18 Nov 06:47 PM
AgribusinessFarmers, fishers get $5m quake reliefFarmers and the fishing industry get $5 million relief package.17 Nov 11:36 PM
New ZealandWhat now for quake cows? Here's an ideaTwo 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.15 Nov 05:25 AM
New ZealandHundreds of paddle crabs found dumped in dunesSUP141116NADCRABS.JPGThis huge pile of paddle crabs dumped in sand dunes off Ruakaka Beach has angered locals and sparked an MPI investigation.PHOTO/SUPPLIED By 14 Nov 05:00 PM
PoliticsJack says protesters pound views unfoundedNapier dog owners were greeted with a protest as they drove to the Bark Island event in Park Island yesterday,on Sunday, with more 13 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel Stewart: You can't hide from factsCOMMENT: Post-truth politics is all about creating a feeling or emotion, rather than acknowledging policy or facts.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunne: Unsupported claims on MPI not neededCOMMENT: Stewart is entitled to her opinion , but the organisation she has described is not the one I see when I come to work every day.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeep Water Cove ban extended for 2 yearsSeafood will be off the menu for another two years from a popular Northland bay as depleted fish stocks are given time to regenerate. The 03 Nov 12:00 AM
OpinionPath of destruction and dim-wittednessCOMMENT: Think of your least favourite ministry then multiply it by a thousand. That's roughly how much I despise the Ministry for Primary Industries.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandReport costly inspections, MPI tells childcare centresEarly childcare centres quoted thousands of dollars for food safety inspections should report the business to the MPI.27 Oct 01:29 AM
New ZealandNew food laws could hike childcare pricesNew food safety laws are forcing childcare centres to stop providing food for kids, or increase fees, the Early Childhood Council says.26 Oct 02:51 AM
New ZealandFrasertown meatworks closure no surprise says mayorThe 67 meat workers set to lose their jobs from Silver Fern Farms' Frasertown plant will receive a quarter of the redundancy agreement 19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStock theft a reality across Whanganui districtIt used to be the thing of the old Western movies where the rancher combating rustlers stealing his stock. But similar scenarios are 18 Oct 07:05 AM
New ZealandDog pound inquiry launchedThe Napier pound will be investigated by the Ministry for Primary Industries following a complaint of alleged breaches of the Animal 18 Oct 02:00 AM
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
