Rabbits have proven an unlikely ally to another bothersome pest: venomous redback spiders.

Biosecurity officials say the myrtle rust incursion's implications for NZ remain unclear.

It was only a matter of time before a devastating fungal disease arrived in New Zealand

Just how bad will the incursion of myrtle rust be for New Zealand? Two experts explain.

Biosecurity teams in Kerikeri are trying to contain the fungal plant disease myrtle rust.

Many native plant species are under threat after myrtle rust disease is detected in NZ.

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Kiwi scientists have been studying the bedroom behaviour of a parasitoid wasp.

Researchers have discovered a trend, peaking at the Easter period.

Live crabs, stink bugs and ''miracle water'' are some of the most bizarre things intercepted at NZ's border.

A young bug expert's fascination with creepy crawlies has cost him more than $10,000 after he was found with an illegal collection

New research showing how efforts to keep pests out of countries are failing to keep up with the pace of globalisation means New Zealand must be more vigilant than ever, a biosecurity expert says.

A popular Kiwi campsite was closed for three weeks after an ant infestation.

It is hard to gauge the size of the Asian paddle crab invasion at Ngunguru as they are so aggressive and territorial they won't share

An airport quarantine officer got a horrifying surprise when he opened a passenger's chilly bin.

A ship carrying palm kernel extract that's been barred from entering New Zealand for nearly a month should be sent back to Malaysia, says Damien O'Connor.

The Otago Regional Council fears someone is intentionally releasing wallabies in Otago and is warning the culprit they face prison time if caught.

Schools should consider adding biosecurity to their curriculum as part of a push to protect New Zealand from pests, Primary Industries Minister says.

Controls on the movement of certain fruit and vegetables in a 1.5km radius from where the fly was found have been put in place.

Biosecurity staff at Auckland Airport have foiled an attempt by a live huntsman spider, during a routine inspection of outdoor equipment.

A woman has been fined $10,000 for possessing and selling illegally imported edible birds' nests.

A mobile x-ray machine for scanning hand-baggage from cruise ship passengers was unveiled as the latest biosecurity tool of the Ministry for Primary Industries.

A new four-legged investigator has been added to the biosecurity team, marking the first time a harrier hound has been trained for snooping through suspicious baggage.

Rhys Jones, a springer spaniel, has learned to sniff out Argentine ants which are unwelcome invaders in the Hauraki Gulf.

Eight new detector dog teams are beginning their jobs in Auckland this week as the international travel season kicks off.

Pests and diseases are less likely to breach NZ's borders after four new biosecurity x-ray machines were installed in three of the country's international airports.

A deadly poison was found concealed inside Cuban maracas at the Auckland International Airport.

It's the work that goes on behind the scenes that's impressive, the work being done on our behalf to put Granny Smith on the world stage, Barry Soper.

It has been some time since my last communique from here, deep within The Zone. You remember The Zone, right?

Graeme Platt faced three charges over the possession of banned imported exotic kauri tree seeds, and growing 30 of the trees at the Auckland Botanic Gardens.