New ZealandWellington's Zealandia records first known case of myrtle rustThe plant disease infects myrtle family which includes native plants such as pōhutukawa.25 Jun 07:08 AM
New ZealandUsing tech both old and new to tackle wallaby nuisanceDama wallabies are spreading from Rotorua to the Waikato.19 Jun 02:23 AM
New ZealandBudget 2021: Govt puts $28m into war against kauri killerGovt spending $28m at effort to stop as-yet incurable disease killing NZ's iconic kauri.20 May 03:48 AM
New ZealandScientists testing for deadly oyster parasite Bonamia ostreaeBonamia ostreae can kill flat oysters, putting the entire Bluff oyster trade at risk.17 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandManawatū coast surprise: Third venomous sea snake turns upThe latest sea snake was found on a beach by an 11-year-old boy looking for shells.10 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandHiss-tory repeats as second deadly sea snake found in NorthlandSecond highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake found in Northland.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSnake found at Papakura construction site to be kept in collectionThe snake found at a construction site in Papakura is a carpet python.11 Mar 03:26 AM
New Zealand'A driving force': Conservation community in shock at loss of Colin RyderWellington's conservation community mourns the loss of the 'tenacious' Colin Ryder.10 Mar 11:42 PM
New ZealandSnake on building site: How did it get into NZ?'There is no evidence of any further snakes and there is no threat to the public.'10 Mar 05:05 AM
New ZealandSnake in a drain: Dead python comes out of pipeSnake found in a pipe on South Auckland construction site.09 Mar 06:18 AM
New ZealandDog detective unleashed in Wairarapa wetland to sniff out pest plantsBailey was brought to the Wairarapa coastline to find pest cordgrass, or spartina anglica.26 Jan 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMatthew Hooton: Plan on borders staying closed until 2022We've come too far to risk letting an even worse Covid strain in, writes Matthew Hooton.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Edible bird's nest': Woman fined for selling illegal food with risk of bird flu diseasesThe nests are made from the saliva of the Swiftlet bird and carry diseases.11 Jan 09:31 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Fears world's worst noxious plant could take overThe weed that poses a huge threat to dairy cows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Nov 06:53 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA 'crossroads' for humanity: Earth's biodiversity is still collapsingNew York Times: Countries have made insufficient progress, a new report found.16 Sep 08:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Border closures bring sharp drop in pest incursionsCovid-19 not the only nasty NZ's border closures have kept out, with fewer pests reported.23 Aug 02:54 AM
New ZealandNZ and Italian scientists have teamed up to combat a stinkbug devastating European cropsNZ and Italian scientists have teamed up to combat a stinkbug devastating European crops. Video / SuppliedWatch16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ on high alert for stinkbug devastating EuropeNZ and Italian scientists have teamed up to combat a stinkbug devastating European crops.16 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCat and mouse: NZ Customs and the never ending war on drugs at our borderAs drug smuggling surges into NZ, we visit Customs to see how they try to thwart it12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFresh melon imports suspended after fruit disease foundUnwanted fruit disease has been found on imported watermelons from Queensland, Australia.10 Jan 02:05 AM
New ZealandDeer testicles and a live cat: The unwanted guests at New Zealand's bordersFrom seeds and food, Biosecurity New Zealand has seen it all this year.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDehydrated monkey discovered in container of wood from South AmericaDead monkey found in a container of wood products shipped from North America19 Dec 11:40 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Catfish Killas reel in additional helpKilling catfish is their business and business is good. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Turtles take time and commitmentAmong the 100 most invasive species in the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGene-edited NZ pigs: organ donors of the future?Scientists are looking at whether a NZ breed of pig may make an ideal future organ donor.06 Oct 02:33 AM
New ZealandLive export ship due in Napier failed Australian checksYangtze Fortune is under investigation in Australia, but will dock in Napier this weekend.11 Sep 08:23 PM
LifestylePopular wedding trend banned under NZ biosecurity lawsIt is actually against biosecurity laws to use this plant in wedding bouquets.16 Aug 03:45 AM
LifestyleKiwi wedding trend spreading a noxious weedMany people don't know the difference between the invasive pampas and native toetoe.15 Aug 05:49 PM
New ZealandFood activist caught importing GM-free plants and seedsMusician's actions an "obvious danger" to NZ biosecurity, court hears.13 Aug 11:32 PM
TravelWoman slammed for bragging about deceiving NZ bio-securityWoman slammed, reported for bragging about relative's tactics for deceiving NZ Customs.13 Aug 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside NZ's biggest-ever pest control operationCost over-runs expected in massive effort to protect our birds from a nationwide plague.11 Aug 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSilicon Valley helps NZ producers in food fraud fightFood fraud Part 2: New tech helps defend New Zealand.04 Aug 11:11 PM
New ZealandDamaged 1080 trucked 1000km for disposal in Marton landfillThe 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.11 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandFarmers urge fast fix after MPI eradication apology"This official acknowledgement that mistakes have been made is important."05 Jul 02:10 AM
