New ZealandMan's slithery surprise: Snake in a uteA man has alerted police after unpleasantly discovering a slithery surprise in his ute.21 Oct 04:03 AM
New ZealandWatch: MPI investigates cow clampingClaims a South Westland farmer left cow hoisted for long time being investigated.17 Oct 11:15 PM
AgribusinessFighting Bay of Plenty's billion-dollar threatThe impact of brown marmorated stink bugs on the economy could cost billions.17 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandPolice and MPI seize over 700 undersize pauaThe joint operation uncovered a massive illegal haul of paua, most of them undersize.15 Oct 05:40 AM
New ZealandBatch of frozen berries recalled after metal found in fruitA batch of frozen mixed berries are being recalled because it may contain metal.05 Oct 07:19 AM
New ZealandCould traces of Roundup be in a key source of New Zealand's drinking water?An expert expects some Roundup to "definitely" be found in groundwater.02 Oct 03:28 AM
New ZealandNo more needles found in supermarket strawberriesThe Ministry for Primary Industries required Woolworths NZ to destroy all stock.24 Sep 10:48 PM
New ZealandMeat recall after phone falls in mincerSupermarket recalling some of its mince after a staff member ignored store protocols.24 Sep 06:08 AM
New Zealand'It's Australia's problem' - NZ strawberry grower on needles fiascoStrawberry grower Phil Greig says it's important for people not to panic.24 Sep 02:40 AM
New ZealandGovt: Don't overreact over strawberriesAgriculture Minister says supermarket could have done more over strawberries.24 Sep 12:46 AM
EnvironmentPanguru teen wins top award for mussel-saving projectWhen Allen Karena saw mussels smothered by a pest he decided to do something about it.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNeedles found in strawberries in NZ: Farmers eye metal detectorsMetal detectors are being looked at as strawberry growers aim to reassure customers.23 Sep 09:25 AM
BusinessNeedles found in strawberries in AucklandCountdown warns customers after needles found in fruit bought in Auckland supermarket.23 Sep 07:30 AM
KahuTauranga berry company could rival ZespriMiro is the kupu for berry and a BOP-based berry company. Made with funding from NZ On Air19 Sep 04:21 AM
New ZealandPolice net small fry in alleged fraud caseEXCLUSIVE: Early-morning raid on home involving the AOS was ruled unreasonable.16 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMPI seeks more time in fruit sector court challengeMPI goes back to court over row with apple and stonefruit grower group.30 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandDetails of Zeestraten charges revealedFarmer at centre of M.bovis outbreak due to appear in court in November.29 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandPolice have a new tool in the fight against beehive crimeBeehive thefts are rising, but police are fighting back.29 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandVirus stops melons, cucumbers and courgettes at borderAustralian growers/exporters will have to meet new import requirements.28 Aug 10:53 PM
CompaniesComment: New chairman - same old Fonterra songCOMMENT: The new chair pitched a tired old complaint that's worked for the co-op before.28 Aug 03:30 AM
CompaniesCounterfeit manuka honey causing legal headaches in the USManuka's "liquid gold" reputation is causing problems inside the US honey industry27 Aug 06:39 PM
New ZealandWhistle blower accuses farmers of 'appalling' treatment of pregnant cowsThe harvest of foetal bovine serum is the latest in a string of animal welfare issues.25 Aug 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsMPI challenges on biosecurity oyster compo issueMPI says payments for oyster farmers' biosecurity compensation claims aren't a given.15 Aug 02:00 AM
PoliticsNational hikoi diverts to Whanganui manufacturing siteAnti-1080 protesters converge on a Whanganui manufacturing site.12 Aug 05:00 PM
EnvironmentPFAS contaminant a worldwide concern, research ongoingGovernment moves to supply safe water, provide blood tests for residents.10 Aug 09:00 PM
CompaniesMPI fruit plant destruction order challenged in courtApple and stonefruit group says the decision-making by MPI is "flawed".08 Aug 11:20 PM
EnvironmentKaipara locals may leave town if mega chicken farm goes aheadAbout 80 people staged a protest outside Tegel's Auckland head office on Wednesday.08 Aug 04:39 AM
BusinessQuestion marks over science, agri creds at MPI's top tableWhere are the science and primary industry creds of our biosecurity MPI bosses?01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCall to shut public out of all kauri forestsForest and Bird has shut its own reserves to dramatise a need to close all kauri forests.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCall for rāhui to boost fish, shellfish numbersGeese could be eating all the flounder. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Jul 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsUnderground booze barons: $40m in spirits smuggled into NZDeath fears over smuggled booze into NZ.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandExposed: Footage of dead, deformed chickens inside Tegel farmWARNING: Disturbing footage: 'The sheer scale of animal suffering was overwhelming.'28 Jul 05:58 AM
BusinessFran O'Sullivan: New Zealand must stand up to TrumpCOMMENT: It's time for Winston Peters and David Parker to call out the United States.11 Jul 09:56 PM
New ZealandMore animals, fewer deaths in research and testingMPI says numbers up 13 per cent from the record low achieved in the previous year.10 Jul 12:13 AM
