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
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to goNZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.15 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandDeer industry ready to help farmers tackle integrated farm planningDINZ focuses on simplifying navigation for farmers dealing with integrated farm planning.04 May 04:55 PM
New ZealandMore beef farmers join genetics programmeThere are now 37 farmers involved in the Informing New Zealand Beef programme.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandJames Shaw gives final speech to Parliament, reveals post-politics jobShaw resigned as the Green Party co-leader in January.01 May 05:41 AM
New ZealandGisborne cockroach and corpse loving ‘coffin fly’ identified in Whangārei man’s supermarket cheeseMPI is still investigating a pensioner's 1kg block of cheese.28 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandWilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki GulfThe MPI is seeking feedback on an application relating to three areas in the Hauraki Gulf.23 Apr 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targetedOPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Delicate balance': School explores options for on-site farmThe farm animals are staying, but the use of the land is being extended.18 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.18 Apr 12:58 AM
New ZealandMPI take cockroach contaminated cheese from shopperMPI officers have taken away a cockroach-infested block of cheese from a shopper.15 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandSnap, crackle, shock! Large dead mouse spotted amongst cereal at Auckland supermarketOne customer who saw the rodent 'looked like she was going to be sick'.15 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandWaikato initiatives win at NZ Biosecurity AwardsThe awards celebrate inspiring and diverse biosecurity initiatives in New Zealand.12 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandMan's bug horror find in late night snackWhangārei man finds cockroach in a block of Woolworth's supermarket brand cheese.09 Apr 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraPublic Purse: Planned cuts to public service won't even wind back last six months of expansionOPINION: Eight new agencies across the public service helped fuel record staffing levels.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket rats: Two caught at store in five weeks since reopeningThe store reopened on February 28 after weeks of closures due to an infestation.04 Apr 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Throw it out': Fruit juice brand 'dangerous' due to dodged health checksThe juice has not been registered under the Food Act.03 Apr 10:52 PM
New ZealandM. bovis eradicated from New Zealand - againLast known farm infected with cattle disease now cleared of livestock and disinfected.01 Apr 09:03 PM
