The false declaration had the potential to create a serious biosecurity breach.

Kiwifruit farmers devastated by 2012 PSA-V outbreak to have their day in court.

Scientists launch a $1.4 million project to help combat deadly fungal disease.

Cull of Stewart Island oysters begins three weeks after parasite found.

Authorities have identified potentially affected seeds of genetically modified petunias.

The chef told biosecurity officers he wanted to give the duck meat to his son.

Five leading figures in the science sector share their views on Budget 2017.

Greens say the Budget's environment and conservation funding is far below what's needed.

Fresh crow and squirrel legs and feathers sniffed out at the border by biosecurity dog.

Officials are scrambling to gather seeds of 33 native plant species in Myrtle Rust's path.

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.

Ministry is concerned untreated water could harm New Zealand's natural environment.

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.

A passenger from Vietnam arrived in NZ with live Siamese fighting fish in plastic bags, declaring them as "wet fish" on his arrival forms.

Mosquito larvae that carry the Zika virus have been trapped at Auckland Airport near the international baggage area.