New ZealandWhy MPI did not prosecute over 179,000 chicken deaths at West Auckland farmAn alarm failed to notify the farm manager of a power cut which led to the deaths.06 Dec 10:28 PM
New ZealandChina-bound: 14,000 live cattle in largest shipment from NapierIt is expected to take four days to load the cattle on to the Al Kuwait.17 Nov 08:15 PM
BusinessPressure on KFC as Domino's ditches 'Frankenchickens'Animal welfare group releases disturbing footage of fast-growing chickens.16 Nov 06:41 AM
New ZealandBoat seized after fishermen caught with 99 snapperAuckland MPI Fishery Officers seized a recreational boat after the group were found14 Nov 03:28 AM
New ZealandIndependent review finds NZ on track to eradicate M. bovisEradicating cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis would be a world-first.11 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'A lot of stressed vets out there': Shortage takes its toll in the SouthA critical shortage of vets is set to get worse, heads of Southern practices say.07 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged for trading $1.2m of unreported seafood namedMan pled guilty and was sentenced to 12 months home detention and fined $525,000.05 Oct 03:45 AM
New ZealandFlood costs farming couple $1m as recovery grinds on"Something's not quite right there, it's a bit of a kick in the head really."04 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandCanterbury farmers taking part in soil conservation projectSoil Conservation and Revegetation project benefitting Hurunui and Kaikōura waterways.27 Sep 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuWhanganui woman pushing for more Māori in primary sectorAnne-Marie Broughton is a new trustee on the Agri-Women's Development Trust board19 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Essential part of producing a crop': Pruners and sprayers essential workers, Govt decidesDamien O'Connor met with more than 180 primary sector leaders and gave them good news.18 Aug 03:46 AM
New ZealandCovid recovery driving contracting surge in public sectorContractors are making millions of dollars from some agencies and nothing at others.09 Aug 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLynn Charlton: Court action to round up rodeosOPINION: We can't claim high animal welfare standards while holding violent animal shows.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandExpanded testing after salmonella detected at three poultry farmsOverall risk to consumers considered low.22 Jul 07:31 AM
New ZealandIwi leader announces rāhui for embattled pink maomao fishery"We're calling on the conscience of New Zealanders to abide by it," iwi leader says.26 Jun 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Devastating': Worker shortage causes crisis - employers plead for helpKiwi business owners say New Zealand's labour shortage has reached crisis point.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.02 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessZeffer's non-alcoholic cider packs recalled as they may contain cans with alcohol in themZeffer Brewing zero per cent alcohol product packs recalled as it may contain alcohol.01 Jun 08:28 PM
New ZealandMPI says salmonella find at chook farm an alert for Kiwi home cooksMPI spent the past few months testing and tracing any possible spread of salmonella.27 May 09:10 AM
New ZealandScientists testing for deadly oyster parasite Bonamia ostreaeBonamia ostreae can kill flat oysters, putting the entire Bluff oyster trade at risk.17 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay man nets $1940 for 97 black-market crayfishThe wholesale value of the 97 crayfish sold was about $4801.50.13 May 11:39 PM
New ZealandCoromandel coast scallop beds in crisis, report says"How can we change our behaviours so we don't do the same thing again."13 May 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter loomsConcern grows with no rain on the horizon.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoC investigating grisly remains of great white shark in TaurangaThe great white shark is a protected species under the Wildlife Act.09 May 05:52 AM
New ZealandMistreatment claims spark investigation at Dunedin animal parkSPCA and MPI staff descend on Animal Ark which opened this month.27 Apr 08:36 PM
Sport'Gross abuse of dogs': Govt to review greyhound racing after welfare pleasThe Government has announced a review into the New Zealand greyhound racing industry.15 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandGovernment to ban live animal exports from 2023Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor made the announcement this morning.13 Apr 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessForestry industry struggling to find Kiwi workers - company offers bonusThe industry crying out for New Zealanders to fill jobs.09 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsKiwi shipping customers not helping in freight logjam, finding showsFreight congestion drives up costs and places severe stress on NZ business, says MoT.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSnake found at Papakura construction site to be kept in collectionThe snake found at a construction site in Papakura is a carpet python.11 Mar 03:26 AM
New ZealandSnake in a drain: Dead python comes out of pipeSnake found in a pipe on South Auckland construction site.09 Mar 06:18 AM
Freight and logisticsAmaltal Fishing fined $27,000 for fishing in Marine ReserveAmaltal, owned by Talley's Group, was convicted last year.09 Mar 04:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland Airport MPI staff 'fuming' after being left behind in vaccine rolloutWorkers are being asked to be patient and have been reassured they're a priority.28 Feb 06:27 PM
EnvironmentTrial aims to prevent runaway mussel floatsResearch trial aims to reduce number of mussel floats that get lost at sea each year.25 Feb 09:00 PM
