New ZealandPassenger's two crates of mangoesAn attempt by an airline passenger to bring two crates of fresh mangoes into NZ could have had dire consequences if the fruit reached our orchards, says border security.11 Feb 03:49 AM
New ZealandFertiliser aid dropped after milk testsAn important fertiliser aid has been culled from farmers' chemical shopping lists after it turned up in milk products destined for human consumption.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSnake found at Manukau scrap yardA snake which made its way into New Zealand from Vanuatu has been intercepted at a Manukau scrap yard.14 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandKiwi imports tip the scalesKiwi fish are causing a stink overseas. At the heart of the scandal is the snoek - thyrsites atun - known here as barracouta. South Africa's <i>City Press</i> newspaper reported Kiwi barracouta was being sold in that country as snoek.01 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsDetained ship 'crawling with beetles'An Australian ship detained at Wellington's port this week was found to be "crawling with beetles" that had the potential to harm local insect species.22 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandCharges likely over illegal fish and chipsA woman has had her food caravan and cooking equipment seized after allegedly selling illegal fish and chips.18 Sep 01:49 AM
New ZealandHauraki Gulf: Planning for the futureAs valuable to marine life as it is prized by humans, the Hauraki Gulf is in decline. Though solutions seem as elusive as the gulf's fish stocks, a groundswell is building for collaboration.24 Aug 05:30 PM