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NZ genetic engineering laws 'old and tired', top scientist says
Top scientist says NZ's GE laws are "old and tired", amid calls for national discussion.
Audrey Young: Reshuffle gives Bridges a chance to right a wrong
COMMENT: Many saw move from climate change to agriculture as a demotion. They were wrong.
New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans
An $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.
Dairy farm to become one of NZ's biggest kiwifruit orchards
More Northland dairy country is to be converted to kiwifruit production.
Higher petrol prices drive up inflation
The Consumer Price Index shows higher fuel costs driving a slight rise in inflation.
A tiny fruit fly was found in an Auckland suburb. NZ spent $4m to get rid of it.
'We're talking about the protection of a multimillion-dollar industry.'
Brian Fallow: Living in fear of Farmageddon
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Matthew Hooton: Government by the bureaucrats
Comment: If civil servants are running the show, what are the politicians for?
Wine fraud uncorked: Vineyard manager admits lies of wine vintage and origin
Wine swindle affected tens of thousands of bottles exported overseas
'14 tonnes of adulterated honey': Company and manager fined $370k
First prosecution of its kind after artificial chemicals were added to mānuka honey.
Booming: Port one of region's biggest success stories
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Biggest killer of small business: Will it take legislation for them to get paid on time?
Time to pay small business on time for the good of the whole economy.
Jump in chicken eating prompts new food safety testing probe
Fresh look at campylobacter testing limits as Kiwis eat more chickens.
Local Focus: 'Devastating' threat from Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is a major threat to growers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cockroaches, pests, other filthy finds at Auckland eateries
Some were found to be a 'critical risk' and had to close until the issues were addressed.
Auckland Pak'nSave recalling batch of its NZ Beef Mince
MPI says those who ate the meat should seek medical advice if they have health concerns.
Hauraki Gulf: How to save our big blue backyard
"When we stop putting ourselves above the environment, we will get change."
Hawkesby: Angry farmers blame beastly behaviour from MPI in M. bovis saga
COMMENT: Angry farmers say one of their colleagues committed suicide.
Shane Jones: A minister 'on a political mission'
Shane Jones was interviewed today as part of the Auditor-General's review of the PGF.
Taihape farmer banned from owning animals
MPI officers found dying and emaciated ewes on William Chase's farm.
Farmers shocked as MPI steps up M. bovis programme
Lobby group says timing could not be worse.
Auckland Airport's $5b spend to change the way we travel
The company is building for passenger numbers forecast to double in the next 20 years.
Govt: ETS changes to add another 89 million trees
New changes to the emissions trading scheme would add 89 million trees, Govt says.
Investigation launched after images emerge of emaciated cattle
SAFE said it was appalled to see the emaciated state of the cows.
Fruit fly zone expanded after Northcote discovery
The discovery of two further male fruit flies brings the total to six.
Soper: The minister, the 'threat' and the animal rescue group
Comment: Threat allegation centres on last month's fires in the Nelson district.
10 tonnes of fruit destroyed in fruit fly response
Despite new findings of fruit flies this week, a breeding population has not set in.
State of emergency in Nelson region lifted
A decision has been made to allow the state of emergency to expire.
More Hector's dolphin deaths prompts call for trawling ban
Three more endangered Hector's dolphins die in trawl nets, angering environmentalists.
A second Queensland fruit fly has been found in Northcote, North Shore
A second Queensland fruit fly has been found on Auckland's North Shore.
Fruit fly outbreak: Operation steps up in Devonport
Teams are going door-to-door checking fruit trees and gardens for signs of fruit flies.