New ZealandFree workshops for Northland weed bustersFree workshops for Northlanders keen to tackle the region’s worst weeds19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWater dragon on the loose prompts biosecurity warningThere are fears that exotic pets could turn into New Zealand invaders if left unchecked.31 Jul 06:30 AM
New ZealandFungus approved to control Chilean needle grassInvasive weed harms animals and could cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet Spice and Lemon - biosecurity 'puppies in training'Spice and Lemon's job will be to keep exotic pests and diseases from entering New Zealand.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No one-size-fits-all solution' to fall armyworm infestationMPI and partners have been battling the pest for a year.24 Jun 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Massive' opportunities ahead for food and fibre sectors - KPMGKPMG has released its 2024 report "Today’s potential, tomorrow’s possibilities".11 Jun 10:25 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable risk': Freight company fined for biosecurity breachesThe breaches posed an 'unacceptable risk' to New Zealand's biosecurity.11 Jun 05:14 AM
RoyalsDidymo Dave gets King's Birthday Honours nodDidymo Dave is a Taupō icon; now, he's been recognised by King Charles.02 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Unsupported by evidence': Auckland Council opposes fast-track billIt comes after hundreds marched on Parliament to protest the bill.27 May 03:13 AM
BusinessRockets, sewerage, AI: Three big 2024 Hi-Tech Awards winnersTech industry celebrates its best in front of a record crowd.24 May 11:00 AM
New Zealand'Utterly inexplicable:' Prominent Kiwi winegrower fined $15k for smuggling vine cuttings'His knowledge of the risk would have been far greater than the average New Zealander.'21 May 06:52 AM
New ZealandDrive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone GabrielleDisappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.18 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandBeekeeper Steven Brown furious over destruction of $2m honey crop'Most farmers vaccinate their cows ... but it’s illegal to vaccinate the hive.'15 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Absolutely devastated': Honey company forced to destroy $2m worth of bee boxesThe destruction order came after American foulbrood disease was detected.15 May 12:45 AM
New ZealandBiosecurity workshop to help public identify marine pests'The training will help people play a valuable role in marine biosecurity.'08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely disappointing': Velvetleaf outbreaks on Waikato farmsOne of the world’s most invasive weeds has been discovered on two Waikato maize farms.18 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandWaikato River boaties banned from launching at popular Lake Taupō marinaBoaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.16 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandMPI take cockroach contaminated cheese from shopperMPI officers have taken away a cockroach-infested block of cheese from a shopper.15 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandWaikato initiatives win at NZ Biosecurity AwardsThe awards celebrate inspiring and diverse biosecurity initiatives in New Zealand.12 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandKeeping pests out earns Rotorua scientist awardThe award recognises outstanding contributions to New Zealand biosecurity.09 Apr 02:39 AM
New ZealandThe gold that no one wants: Invasive species found in Taupō fun parkBiosecurity NZ finds highly invasive species after tip-off.02 Apr 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Throttling high country production': The Point Station vs hieracium“It smothers the grass growth and changes the soil to suit itself."28 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPIFed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.22 Mar 04:18 AM
New ZealandRural news in brief: Fieldays and bird hunting licencesA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.21 Mar 02:38 AM
New ZealandWaikato initiatives stand out as Biosecurity Award finalistsThe finalists have all contributed significantly to safeguarding the biosecurity of NZ.12 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandNightmare for elm trees in Te AwamutuA fatal and fast-spreading tree fungus has been discovered in Waipa.29 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandFarmers urged to keep an eye out for fall armywormHighly invasive moth can wreak havoc on maize and sweetcorn crops.18 Feb 09:38 PM
TravelMummified monkeys seized by horrified Boston airport workersCustoms officers believed the macabre monkeys were intended as 'bushmeat'.12 Feb 11:15 PM
New ZealandNorth Shore 'poisoning' mystery: Calls for calm as suspicion growsResults of MPI testing are in - but offer no answers.08 Feb 03:26 AM
New ZealandLocals worried as more super-spreading seaweed discovered off Gt Barrier IslandDiscovery comes amid concern some boaties are flouting rules to control exotic caulerpa.17 Jan 03:13 AM
New ZealandClam spread in the spotlight as thousands descend on Lake KarāpiroWaka ama paddlers and gold clams go head-to-head.16 Jan 04:20 AM
New ZealandDead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pestEvidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.21 Dec 01:04 AM
KahuCompulsory checks for Kai Iwi Lakes boaties amid clam threatThe possibility of a gold clam invasion from the Waikato River has kaitiaki worried.16 Dec 11:44 PM
