Second highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake found in Northland.

The snake found at a construction site in Papakura is a carpet python.

Wellington's conservation community mourns the loss of the 'tenacious' Colin Ryder.

'There is no evidence of any further snakes and there is no threat to the public.'

Snake found in a pipe on South Auckland construction site.

Bailey was brought to the Wairarapa coastline to find pest cordgrass, or spartina anglica.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dead monkey found in a container of wood products shipped from North America

Killing catfish is their business and business is good. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Among the 100 most invasive species in the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Many people don't know the difference between the invasive pampas and native toetoe.

Musician's actions an "obvious danger" to NZ biosecurity, court hears.

Woman slammed, reported for bragging about relative's tactics for deceiving NZ Customs.

The 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.

"This official acknowledgement that mistakes have been made is important."

Labour shortages are so bad that some food is left rotting says Simon Bridges.

The find has prompted an increase in efforts to eradicate the pest - with baits planned.

The viral disease has infected swine across the nation.