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Greater Wellington residents urged to report wallaby sightings in region

"It is critical to ensure wallabies do not establish themselves in our region."

Independent review finds NZ on track to eradicate M. bovis

Eradicating cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis would be a world-first.

Native bird numbers on the rise in the capital

Wellington City Council reveals a large increase in native birds counted in the city.

Local Focus: Pest checks on boats are ramping up as weather warms

Biosecurity officers to patrol Bay of Plenty boat ramps to stop the spread of pests.

Why disease killing our kauri might not be a new invader

Study suggesting kauri-killing scourge has been here for centuries should prompt rethink.

Wellington's Zealandia records first known case of myrtle rust

The plant disease infects myrtle family which includes native plants such as pōhutukawa.

Using tech both old and new to tackle wallaby nuisance

Dama wallabies are spreading from Rotorua to the Waikato.

Budget 2021: Govt puts $28m into war against kauri killer

Govt spending $28m at effort to stop as-yet incurable disease killing NZ's iconic kauri.

Scientists testing for deadly oyster parasite Bonamia ostreae

Bonamia ostreae can kill flat oysters, putting the entire Bluff oyster trade at risk.

'Edible bird's nest': Woman fined for selling illegal food with risk of bird flu diseases

The nests are made from the saliva of the Swiftlet bird and carry diseases.

Local Focus: Fears world's worst noxious plant could take over

The weed that poses a huge threat to dairy cows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A 'crossroads' for humanity: Earth's biodiversity is still collapsing

New York Times: Countries have made insufficient progress, a new report found.

Covid-19: Border closures bring sharp drop in pest incursions

Covid-19 not the only nasty NZ's border closures have kept out, with fewer pests reported.

NZ and Italian scientists have teamed up to combat a stinkbug devastating European crops

NZ and Italian scientists have teamed up to combat a stinkbug devastating European crops. Video / Supplied

NZ on high alert for stinkbug devastating Europe

NZ and Italian scientists have teamed up to combat a stinkbug devastating European crops.

Cat and mouse: NZ Customs and the never ending war on drugs at our border

As drug smuggling surges into NZ, we visit Customs to see how they try to thwart it

Fresh melon imports suspended after fruit disease found

Unwanted fruit disease has been found on imported watermelons from Queensland, Australia.

Deer testicles and a live cat: The unwanted guests at New Zealand's borders

From seeds and food, Biosecurity New Zealand has seen it all this year.