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
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young on Luxon's first Cabinet - the good, the bad and the unfairOPINION: Cabinet positions suggests National well and truly in charge.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLake Ōkataina partially reopens, fee to be charged at wash stationThe lake's been closed over a month as protections were put in place against gold clams.09 Nov 11:53 PM
New ZealandGold clams: Bay of Plenty launches new QR code for lake usersMeanwhile, Biosecurity NZ has committed more than $2 million to manage the clams.20 Oct 02:43 AM
New ZealandSenior Labour MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' as tensions rise after crushing election resultLabour MPs have been discussing the party's future today.17 Oct 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The election, the climate and the uncomfortable truthOPINION: Our editorial on latest report by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ.12 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuNgāti Paoa gets green light for Caulerpa removal around WaihekeNgāti Paoa will use suction dredging to safeguard the island's marine environment.11 Oct 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The biosecurity balance at the borderOPINION: Our editorial on the ongoing battle at our borders.04 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelAuckland Airport trials express lane to cut unacceptable wait timesExpress lanes aim to ease congestion at Auckland's many layers of border screening.02 Oct 11:10 PM
New Zealand'Safeguard our Rotomoana': Rāhui considered for lakes to avoid clam invasion"It is our shared responsibility to collaborate in the best interest of all our lakes."02 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandSuper-spreading scourge to be sucked from seabed in new trialOfficials will use suction dredging against the high-risk seaweed in new Aotea trials.13 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Pest Patrol – dogs enlisted for pest-free Banks Peninsula successPest Free Banks Peninsula wants to eradicate all animal pests by 2050.08 Sep 04:37 AM
TravelInfluencer cops $2000 fine for undeclared 'gift' at Aussie border"I had nothing to hide," she said, holding the gift in her hands.27 Aug 09:13 PM
EntertainmentNew twist in case against Amber Heard for smuggling pet dogs into OzThe actress allegedly lied to a court.24 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandThis AI-powered pest-buster can pick kea from stoatClever traps that can pick pests from native species set to join NZ's war on predators.15 Aug 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeyond Border Patrol: A shoutout to those in these vital and often thankless jobsOPINION: Biosecurity NZ officers battle invasive species to preserve New Zealand's beauty.22 Jul 11:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPreserving paradise: The hidden battle at our bordersGuardians of the border: Unveiling the unsung heroes of Biosecurity New Zealand.15 Jul 10:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Embracing mātauranga Māori is key to solving many environmental challengesMātauranga Māori holds the key to solving many of Aotearoa's environmental challenges.13 Jul 09:00 PM
KahuAnchoring ban, rāhui now in place on caulerpa-infested areas in BOIMana whenua and the Government move to fight invasive seaweed.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Critical crash, biosecurity risk and hospo finalistsNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounding regions.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wading into the environment, lizard guts and allFormer Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown restores Wairarapa land to its natural state.08 May 03:39 AM
New ZealandCouncil slams Govt for lack of action on invasive marine pestThere are fears not enough's being done to prevent invasive seaweed arriving in Northland.07 May 10:23 PM
TravelCruise cling-ons: Five ships given biofouling warnings by Biosecurity NZWhat's behind the marine alien invasion on the underside of cruise ships?12 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandAlgae-ridden cruise ship asked to leave New Zealand watersCruise ship Viking Orion was restricted to visiting approved ports.02 Jan 06:38 AM
AirlinesMissing bags misery: Airline group head ‘feels’ passengers’ frustrationResources may be stretched even thinner with the return of tourists from China.30 Dec 12:02 AM
New Zealand100,000 jobs at risk if foot and mouth disease reaches NZ - PMBiosecurity Minister says disease had been considered the "doomsday disease".25 Jul 04:45 AM
EnvironmentConservation CommentMargi Keys looks at how a garden plant can wreak havoc in the bush.29 May 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Hipkins: Growth in public service is goodOPINION: Public Service Minister explains a good public service is a core Labour value.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCompany admits pickled turnip border breachA 20kg bag of pickled turnips sent from China has landed a company in court.11 Feb 02:25 AM
New ZealandGreater Wellington residents urged to report wallaby sightings in region"It is critical to ensure wallabies do not establish themselves in our region."14 Dec 11:13 PM
New ZealandIndependent review finds NZ on track to eradicate M. bovisEradicating cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis would be a world-first.11 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandNative bird numbers on the rise in the capitalWellington City Council reveals a large increase in native birds counted in the city.26 Oct 10:50 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Pest checks on boats are ramping up as weather warmsBiosecurity officers to patrol Bay of Plenty boat ramps to stop the spread of pests.25 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhy disease killing our kauri might not be a new invaderStudy suggesting kauri-killing scourge has been here for centuries should prompt rethink.24 Jul 11:24 PM