New ZealandMighty mouse succumbs at last An extremely determined mouse on a pest-free island managed to evade expert trackers and trappers for 61 days.03 Jan 05:47 AM
New ZealandPotentially radioactive muttonbirds nesting in NZRadioactive muttonbirds could be on their way to NZ after the birds were found feeding near Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant.22 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandDevastating pig disease still spreading - NZ PorkA devastating pig disease which broke out in the North Island in 2003 and crossed to the South Island in 2006 is still spreading, farmers say.26 Mar 07:17 AM
WorldThese little piggies carry diseases...A popular new pet is all the rage in Britain, but it comes with a warning.05 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwifruit bacteria confirmed on 61 orchardsThe PSA bacteria is spreading through the nation's kiwifruit crops with the latest confirmed infections found on orchards in ... 22 Nov 05:51 AM
AgribusinessPollen import ban sought to save kiwifruit industryFederated Farmers want a ban on pollen imports and an end to artificial pollination of kiwifruit after Psa was found in pollen samples.21 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessPSA found in kiwifruit pollenSamples of kiwifruit pollen collected from the Bay of Plenty and South Auckland over the past two years contain the bacteria that cause vine canker.20 Nov 12:37 AM
