New ZealandFruit fly hunt: Auckland traps clearedTraps set in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn after a Queensland fruit fly was found yesterday are being cleared today.19 Feb 12:51 AM
New ZealandOne small fruit fly, one massive responseThere are warnings NZ's $5 billion horticulture industry is threatened by the discovery of a Queensland fruit fly in Grey Lynn, and tight controls are in place.18 Feb 07:12 PM
New ZealandBan after fruit fly found in NZA fruit fly has been found in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn, with signs going up asking people not to move any fresh fruit or vegetables beyond the area.18 Feb 02:51 AM
New ZealandHundreds of cattle left to starve"There were dead animals in drains." A vet has described an horrific case of mistreating cattle on a farm as the worst he has seen.17 Feb 06:42 AM
Business$41m funding for meaty projectsTwo projects to develop premium markets for New Zealand venison and lamb have won $41 million in government and industry co-funding under the Primary Growth Partnership29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrouble-plagued ship's new woesTrouble has again hit the Melilla 201. It's been tied up at a Dunedin wharf for two years, and nearly ran aground as it tried to leave yesterday.28 Jan 02:46 AM
New ZealandSpate of fires sparks drought discussionsFarmers are weighing up asking for a drought to be declared in the Marlborough region as "atrocious" conditions sparked several fires across the South Island yesterday.19 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDTaxCharges to winegrowers 'unjustifiable'The ministry is reviewing how it recovers the costs of its biosecurity and food safety systems across the country's primary industries, after under-recovering for several years.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandStowaway mouse found in baguetteA mouse's bid to stowaway in a hollowed-out baguette from the Cook Islands to New Zealand has failed after biosecurity officials stopped it at the border.21 Nov 01:38 AM
New Zealand'Lucky' snake fangs seized at borderAn Australian gold prospector has had his 'lucky' snake fang charms seized at the border.17 Nov 09:26 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Lettuce pray for safe fresh vegesIt's a strange business, the supermarket caper. At one end of the store they're throwing perfectly good food into bins because the best-before date printed on the packet has gone by.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnglers told trout from 1080 catchments edibleTrout taken from catchments where 1080 poison has been dumped are safe to eat, the Ministry of Primary Industries says.09 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: The sooner the sweeter for manuka guidelinesThe Ministry of Primary Industries says guidelines for the labelling of manuka honey are expected to be issued this month. They cannot come a moment too soon.04 Jul 08:11 PM
New ZealandNew national standards for lakes and riversThe Green Party has dismissed the new bottom lines as "weak" and argues the measures mean rivers will only have to be clean enough for wading or boating.03 Jul 12:02 AM
New ZealandFieldays organisers hoping for 125,000 through the gatesA 4WD track featuring steep slopes, a waterfall, boulders and pools of water is one of the attractions at this year's National Fieldays in Hamilton.11 Jun 06:07 AM
AgribusinessDip in primary exports tippedThe value of primary exports will fall from unusually high levels over the 2014/15 year before recovering steadily in the following three years.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandReduce dissections in uni, petition saysCalls are being made to remove dissections from first-year courses as the killing of animals at universities comes under fresh scrutiny.17 May 05:00 PM
BusinessNZ formula could be stuck on wharvesKiwi infant formula could end up stuck on Chinese wharves - like Kiwi meat exports last year, says the head of an industry group.05 May 10:42 PM
AgribusinessNZ formula exporters cut to just fiveOnly five of New Zealand's 13 infant formula manufacturers have been approved to export product into China under new regulations that came into force today.01 May 02:30 AM
AgribusinessFormula exporters face hitInfant formula companies are shocked after learning the details of new regulations they will face from next month when selling product in China.24 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandFruit fly search to be wrapped upThe search for more Queensland fruit flies will be wrapped up by Easter Sunday providing no more of the pests are found in Whangarei.17 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandBloody clothes spark biosecurity alertOne Kiwi traveller's decision to store his blood-soaked clothes from an exotic overseas trip landed him in hot-water with airport officials.09 Apr 07:20 AM
