New Zealand'Really great timing': New China deer velvet deal a relief for industryNew Zealand exports about $70 million worth of velvet to China each year.28 Aug 09:24 PM
New ZealandAll Australian tomato imports temporarily suspendedThe ban comes after a virus was found in Sth Australia and will be reviewed in seven days.23 Aug 04:56 AM
New Zealand'Extremely infectious' tomato virus raises fears for NZ growersTomatoes NZ says the virus spreads easily and could spell up to 80% of crop losses here.22 Aug 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Hugely beneficial': Scholarship recipient encourages others to applyA previous recipient encouraged people wanting to be advisers to apply.20 Aug 02:03 AM
New ZealandFarmer sentenced over 'emaciated' cattle that had to be euthanisedThe 65-year-old farmer has been sentenced for ill-treatment of cattle for a second time.19 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agenciesNicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.07 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Science needed to solve milky-fleshed snapper syndromeOPINION: Let’s face it - nobody wants to be catching sick fish.31 Jul 10:33 PM
Agribusiness reportDouble duty: Turbocharging growth in primary industriesMPI’s eight-point plan aims to maximise international opportunities.24 Jul 04:59 PM
New ZealandProbe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusiveThe mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.18 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandSesame seeds recalled over salmonella concernsAffected products imported from India and identified through routine testing.18 Jul 08:23 AM
New ZealandCall for food safety officials to apologise to cheesed off shopperOfficials should apologise over handling of pensioner's complaint, says concerned reader.18 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandFarmer fined $98,000 after clearing native bush to sell as firewoodAn ecologist noticed indigenous forest had been cleared and reported it.16 Jul 10:08 PM
New ZealandBull breeders urged to enter genetics programme that aims to boost sector's profitsThe region's bull breeders have been encouraged to join the NZ beef genetics programme.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ's deer industry wants the US to cook venison at homeNorth America is the biggest market for NZ venison but most of it is eaten in restaurants.10 Jul 10:33 PM
New ZealandHow to care for pets during a disaster: Workshops to be held across NZThe training will be offered in workshops around the country.09 Jul 03:25 AM
New ZealandTahini recalled from supermarkets due to fear of salmonella contaminationThe product was sold in the South Island.07 Jul 01:39 AM
New Zealand'Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads“If you can’t look after them or rehome them ... don't breed them."05 Jul 04:40 AM
New Zealand'Hitler was right': MPI worker quits job after probe into hateful social media postsThe employee quit his job shortly after being told he was under investigation.03 Jul 02:52 AM
New Zealand'Desperate': Chatham Islands farmers wait to off-load stock“Without being able to sell stock - farmers have had no cashflow for months."25 Jun 08:46 PM
New Zealand'No one-size-fits-all solution' to fall armyworm infestationMPI and partners have been battling the pest for a year.24 Jun 08:49 PM
New ZealandIllegal liquor prompts $244,000 fineTesting showed the contents of the bottles were genuine.17 Jun 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHow a high-flying bond trader became one of NZ’s largest farmersCorporate farming a trend, don't write off the family farm just yet, Forbes Elworthy says.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'13 Jun 12:05 AM
New ZealandMPI reports forecast dip in primary industry export revenueMPI released Situation and Outlook for the Primary Industries report at Fieldays.12 Jun 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable risk': Freight company fined for biosecurity breachesThe breaches posed an 'unacceptable risk' to New Zealand's biosecurity.11 Jun 05:14 AM
New ZealandDeadly virus poses increasing threat to NZDeadly virus could be an increasing threat to NZ because of climate change.10 Jun 11:22 PM
New Zealand‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespreadThe sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.09 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collideTough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.04 Jun 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hitler was right': MPI investigating 'abhorrent' posts from staff member's accountThe employee says his Instagram account was hacked and he did not make the comments.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobsMinister for Children Karen Chhour is defending the spend-up.29 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhat’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on touristsCountry out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Highly culpable': Farmer milked cow even after 'part of her udder dropped off'Some of Ray Nairn's ill-treated cows needed to be euthanised.21 May 08:13 AM
New Zealand'Utterly inexplicable:' Prominent Kiwi winegrower fined $15k for smuggling vine cuttings'His knowledge of the risk would have been far greater than the average New Zealander.'21 May 06:52 AM
New ZealandCould short-rotation forestry unlock NZ's green energy future?A two-year study sheds light on short-rotation forestry opportunities for regional NZ.20 May 08:38 PM
