The CountryCommercial fisherman fined for under-reporting catchTane Zanders was fined after pleading guilty to three fisheries charges.28 Feb 04:57 AM
The CountryMyrtle rust found for first time on DOC landFungus can adversely affect myrtle species, including pohutukawa, manuka and kanuka.27 Feb 11:58 PM
The CountryFourth bulk carrier ordered to leave New ZealandBrown marmorated stink bug discovered aboard Japanese vessel.27 Feb 09:41 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Use defence dollars on pestsCOMMENT: Divert some defence money to fighting stink bugs, argues Brian Rudman.27 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryMPI accelerates Mycoplasma bovis programme, total rises to 25Farmers with animals at high risk asked to contact ministry as soon as possible.23 Feb 07:02 PM
The CountryTauranga pest crab discovery 'devastating'An invasive paddle crab has been discovered in Bay of Plenty waters.22 Feb 12:53 AM
The CountryListen: Jacinda Ardern says MPI 'proactive' with M. bovisJacinda Ardern says Govt supports MPI in fight against M. bovis and marmorated stink bug.21 Feb 01:08 AM
The CountryMPI urged to stand firm on hitchhiking stink bugsMPI is working to keep the brown marmorated stink bug from New Zealand shores.20 Feb 08:08 PM
The CountryListen: Damien O'Connor says bovis efforts 'ramped up'Damien O'Connor comments on compensation for farmers affected by Mycoplasma bovis.16 Feb 01:17 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis costs may exceed $100 millionNathan Guy believes M. bovis compensation payouts could cost Government over $100 million.15 Feb 09:31 PM
The CountryM. bovis concerns taken on board: Damien O'ConnorMinister for Agriculture and Rural Communities spoke to Southland farmers about M. bovis.14 Feb 08:26 PM
The CountryListen: Mycoplasma bovis not 'getting away' from MPIMPI's Incident Controller M Bovis Response Dave Yard gives an update on the cattle disease12 Feb 12:27 AM
The CountryForester wants easier ETS registrationNeil Walker wants to be sure he can claim carbon credits on new forest he plans to plant.09 Feb 10:02 PM
The CountrySympathy for CHB water users, but need for actionCHB's plea for "more time" last year rejected by one vote.07 Feb 09:00 PM
OpinionRaewyn Peart: We are losing Crayfish in the northCrayfish quotas are not allowing the fish to survive in northern waters.07 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryListen: M bovis spread 'not unexpected'MPI's Incident Controller for M Bovis Response Dave Yard on the latest outbreak.30 Jan 12:59 AM
The CountryWorries over winter food supply for stockRuapehu/Wanganui Rural Support Trust "quietly" working with six landowners.29 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryBiodynamic 'peppering' to battle bunniesMoeraki residents turn to alternative pest control in the battle against rabbits.21 Jan 09:39 PM
The CountryAnimal activists want Wairoa Rodeo cannedRodeo organisers say animal welfare breaches will be dealt with.17 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryFishing bosses asked Govt to keep monitoring info secretFishing industry bosses asked MPI officials to keep vessel monitoring information secret.16 Jan 05:00 AM
The CountryHigh prices at ewe fairRain encouraged farmers to dig deep for top quality stock at ewe fair.15 Jan 07:00 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis - MPI urges farmers to support each otherMPI's Dave Yard updates the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak which has now spread to 17 farms.15 Jan 01:07 AM
The CountryMermaid's hair found in Bay of IslandsDNA tests will determine if seaweed hauled up Bay of Islands is a new marine biohazard11 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountrySummer bummer: Holiday spots in for another drenchingUh-oh. Higher than normal rainfall forecast for most of the country in the next two weeks.11 Jan 02:52 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis found on Ashburton farmAffected farm and one other have been under controls since before Christmas.09 Jan 03:13 AM
The CountryMPI dismisses Mycoplasma bovis claimMPI dismisses farming consultant's claim to have discovered cause of and cure for M. bovis20 Dec 10:13 PM
The CountryListen: The year in dairy with Dr Tim MackleDr Tim Mackle has a look back at a busy year for 2017.20 Dec 07:32 PM
The CountryGovernment taken to task over mining permitsGreenpeace says Govt's plans could undermine new Climate Commission before it gets started19 Dec 10:16 PM
The CountryFour southern rural projects gain MPI sustainable farming grantsMPI announced $7.15 million for 28 new sustainable farming fund projects yesterday.19 Dec 08:11 PM
The CountryMark Ross: Managing pests to help eradicate global hungerIn NZ, the economic damage caused by pastoral weeds is estimated at $1.2 billion per annum18 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryHigh blue cod bag limits are a 'major issue'Recreational bag limits set too high is a "major issue" facing Otago blue cod fisheries.14 Dec 08:33 PM
The CountryM. bovis – bad but not 'the end of the world'Ministry for Primary Industries response director on latest findings of Mycoplasma bovis.13 Dec 12:15 AM
The CountryMPI to be re-organised into four by early 2018Damien O'Connor has detailed how MPI will be reorganised.12 Dec 11:18 PM
