Man sentenced for 'unprecedented' non-reporting of 11 tonnes of crayfish and pāua
The non-reported amount of fish was valued at nearly $900,000.
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Govt increases support for drought-stricken farmers
Govt says funds will help hundreds of farmers recover from drought and prepare for future.
North makes ground in M. bovis battle
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Export heavyweights urge PM not to allow further risk to trade with China
Primary sector urges PM and Winston Peters to save China relationship.
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Comvita removes reference to 'immunity' from honey product descriptions
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Phone help for feed planning
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Recent rain helps but more needed
Fingers crossed in rural areas for more rain as predicted.
Grass starting to grow with good rain in Northland, but drought continues
More rain in March in Northland than whole of January and February.
Drought declared - 'This might be our new norm'
Drought level in Whanganui, Ruapehu, Rangitikei approaches that in 2011.
Drought relief: Govt gives $2m more to desperate farmers
It's the latest in a series of aids to ease the burden as the dry spell continues.
Local Focus: Defiant organic farmers await prosecution
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BNZ sees risk of recession from drought, virus
BNZ sees risk of a recession from drought and coronavirus. ANZ says the risks are rising.
Far North mayor admits his council should have done more on water
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Government declares drought in Northland and parts of Auckland
An adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.
Calls on Govt to declare a drought
Drought could be declared in Northland as early as next week as conditions worsen.
Minister admits NAIT system's been a bit deficient
MPI increases presence in Whangārei in light of increase in M.bovis cases in Northland.
Minister tours farms in bone-dry Northland
Northland inching closer to a drought declaration with no rain in sight.
Tackling climate change with BioChar
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100 dead snapper found floating in Hauraki Gulf
Members of the public are urged to report any suspicious fishing activity.
Kiwis not so sustainable when it comes to seafood
Advocates want to see a movement akin to that for free-range eggs applied to seafood.
Big prizes up for grabs for keen fishers
A prize pool of $34,000-plus will be given out even if the competition is cancelled.
Northland farmer slams MPI over M. bovis after neighbouring stock test positive
Northland beef farmer unhappy at a lack of notification about M. bovis infection nearby.
NZ dairy farm sales plummet, prices weaken, despite firm outlook
Dairy farm sales, and prices, have plummeted in the last two years.
Mystery solved: MPI reveals probable source of thousands of dead fish
It's "highly likely" MPI has found the source of the dead fish.
Marine mystery: Thousands of dead fish wash up in Hauraki Gulf
Locals are cleaning up trailer loads of dead fish off the beaches.
Suspected poaching: Divers' legal crayfish takes tipped out
"Locals have taken the kōura catch and tipped it back into the water."
'They are scrupulous': Anger as Hawke's Bay raw milk supplier 'raided' by MPI
MPI says it makes no apologies for holding suppliers to account "to protect health".