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New automated gate to guard Lake Ōkataina against gold clam
The gate cost $32,669, and was funded by local councils and Biosecurity NZ.
Flower growers have thorn in their side over proposed import changes
Flower growers worry the change could introduce new pests.
Wetlands monitored near Otago Avian botulism outbreak
The majority of the dead birds collected in Otago were paradise shelduck.
Clean boats crucial to stopping spread of marine pests in Hawke’s Bay waters
Why keeping your boat clean is crucial for Hawke’s Bay's marine health.
Fruit fly alert: 105 traps added in South Auckland response
Extra 105 fruit fly traps set up in South Auckland after discovery in Papatoetoe.
Oriental fruit fly: Legal controls on fruit, vege announced for Papatoetoe – Biosecurity NZ
The restrictions announced today are expected to last at least two weeks.
Ban on fruit, vege movement in Auckland suburb after fruit fly found
Biosecurity NZ says a single male insect was found in a backyard trap.
Deadly disease kills 100-year-old tree despite vaccination
The fatal and fast-spreading disease was found to be present in the Waikato in February.
How many snakes and exotic reptiles have entered New Zealand?
Live python at Auckland factory a very unusual specimen.
'Hitch-hiking' python found in Auckland factory
It was a 'non-venomous female' from Australia.
'No signs' of avian influenza outside of Otago farm - MPI
"We remain confident that we are on the right track to stamping out H7N6."
Letters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and error
OPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'
Thousands spent on unsuccessful wallaby hunt
Droppings discovered which likely belonged to a wallaby but the culprit was never found.
All poultry exports on hold until NZ eradicates bird flu outbreak
40,000 chickens are to be eradicated at Moeraki farm as a bird flu outbreak is contained.
Bats thrive in Tairāwhiti: How Aratu Forests is protecting them
Bats found in Tairāwhiti's Aratu Forests; management plan enhances their protection.
Insecticide chlorpyrifos faces ban
Chlorpyrifos is for professional use only as it is toxic to people and the environment.
Fears NZ could become 'global guinea pig' if new GE reforms pass
Critics of proposed GE reforms say it threatens NZ's agriculture industry.
More than $1m to be invested in battle against bronze beetle
Native beetle chews through growing fruitlets leaving apples unsuitable for harvesting.
'Looking after our legacy': What's next in fight to keep out clam invaders
'We’re going to do our best to ensure the danger to our lake and whenua doesn’t get here.'
'Good opportunities': NZ blueberry growers get access to South Korea
South Korean consumers will have to pay a premium for the New Zealand fruit.
Clam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'
Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.
'Nasty disease': Scientist backs commitment to eradicate any incursion of foot-and-mouth
AgResearch chief scientist Axel Heiser agreed the approach to 'stamp it out' is right.
Foot-and-mouth outbreak could cost NZ $14.3b
The disease, caused by a contagious virus, affects cloven-hooved animals.
Urgency called for in tackling invasive seaweed
Concerns raised Government is not doing enough to tackle caulerpa.
Could Northland's escapee Water Dragon still be out there somewhere?
Two pet Water Dragons that escaped a Pataua South owner in 2022 were never recovered.
All Australian tomato imports temporarily suspended
The ban comes after a virus was found in Sth Australia and will be reviewed in seven days.
Free workshops for Northland weed busters
Free workshops for Northlanders keen to tackle the region’s worst weeds