Waikato initiatives win at NZ Biosecurity Awards
The awards celebrate inspiring and diverse biosecurity initiatives in New Zealand.
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Keeping pests out earns Rotorua scientist award
The award recognises outstanding contributions to New Zealand biosecurity.
The gold that no one wants: Invasive species found in Taupō fun park
Biosecurity NZ finds highly invasive species after tip-off.
'Throttling high country production': The Point Station vs hieracium
“It smothers the grass growth and changes the soil to suit itself."
Fears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPI
Fed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.
Rural news in brief: Fieldays and bird hunting licences
A quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.
Waikato initiatives stand out as Biosecurity Award finalists
The finalists have all contributed significantly to safeguarding the biosecurity of NZ.
Moving or buying stock this autumn? Remember farm biosecurity
OPINION: Well worth considering risks of bringing infection or disease onto the farm.
Farmers urged to keep an eye out for fall armyworm
Highly invasive moth can wreak havoc on maize and sweetcorn crops.
Locals worried as more super-spreading seaweed discovered off Gt Barrier Island
Discovery comes amid concern some boaties are flouting rules to control exotic caulerpa.
Clam spread in the spotlight as thousands descend on Lake Karāpiro
Waka ama paddlers and gold clams go head-to-head.
Dead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pest
Evidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.
Compulsory checks for Kai Iwi Lakes boaties amid clam threat
The possibility of a gold clam invasion from the Waikato River has kaitiaki worried.
Think caulerpa doesn't affect you? Think again, ocean ecologist says
A major caulerpa infestation can majorly affect the local fishery, expert says.
Gold clams: Bay of Plenty launches new QR code for lake users
Meanwhile, Biosecurity NZ has committed more than $2 million to manage the clams.
Senior Labour MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' as tensions rise after crushing election result
Labour MPs have been discussing the party's future today.
Ngāti Paoa gets green light for Caulerpa removal around Waiheke
Ngāti Paoa will use suction dredging to safeguard the island's marine environment.
Call to ban pork from countries with African swine fever
NZPork calls for ban on pork imports from countries with African Swine Disease.
'Safeguard our Rotomoana': Rāhui considered for lakes to avoid clam invasion
"It is our shared responsibility to collaborate in the best interest of all our lakes."
Public response to kiwi deaths in Bay of Islands pleases conservationists
A conservation group's monitoring and education efforts have received heartening support.
Watch: Pest Patrol – dogs enlisted for pest-free Banks Peninsula success
Pest Free Banks Peninsula wants to eradicate all animal pests by 2050.
This AI-powered pest-buster can pick kea from stoat
Clever traps that can pick pests from native species set to join NZ's war on predators.
Preserving paradise: The hidden battle at our borders
Guardians of the border: Unveiling the unsung heroes of Biosecurity New Zealand.
Anchoring ban, rāhui now in place on caulerpa-infested areas in BOI
Mana whenua and the Government move to fight invasive seaweed.
Discovery of more invasive seaweed could ruin tourism hotspot, biosecurity leader warns
The devastating finds should be a wake-up call to the Government, biosecurity expert says.
Council sounds alarm with Govt over 'worst invasive seaweed' worldwide
The invasive seaweed is considered to pose a great threat to Northland's coastline.
‘Incredibly promising’ technology to combat myrtle rust
Scientists found a way to detect myrtle rust days before plants show signs of infection.
Biosecurity NZ confirms material dumped at private West Coast landfill
Taylorville Resource Park landfill being investigated by regional council for foul odour.
Pest plant hui for students deemed a success
Horizons hopes to bring the event to other parts of the region.
100,000 jobs at risk if foot and mouth disease reaches NZ - PM
Biosecurity Minister says disease had been considered the "doomsday disease".
Greater Wellington residents urged to report wallaby sightings in region
"It is critical to ensure wallabies do not establish themselves in our region."
Independent review finds NZ on track to eradicate M. bovis
Eradicating cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis would be a world-first.
Divers target more than 2000 boat hulls to eradicate pests
Programme to rid precious harbours of pests begins.
Sea of plastic needed to stop orchard pest
The brown marmorated stink bug would have a wide economic and environmental impact