Two men have been fined for taking toheroa from 90 Mile Beach.

Industry veteran says swamp kauri business has lured 'cowboys' who ignore extraction rules

Red Stag boss Marty Verry said a wood-first approach would mean more houses built quicker.

New lineages of kiwifruit-killing disease Psa could emerge in the future, researcher says.

People concerned after consuming the affected milk are urged to contact a doctor.

NZ has been left with no task force dedicated to stopping wildlife smuggling.

Where do political parties stand on conservation, biosecurity and genetic engineering?

A third South Island farm is suspected to have the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis.

An East Coast study could make a lucrative, climate-friendly case for more native forest.

Claims cabbages will cost $18 under Labour are "obviously ridiculous", the party says.

Closure may be the only option as one in five kauri now infected with deadly pathogen.

It will take two or three months of testing before the farms are declared disease free

Kiwifruit growers say Psa ruined lives and the Government needs to take responsibility.

Farmers are frustrated as they await results from cattle being tested for Mycoplasma bovis

Fresh Meats NZ says live-streamed video of sheep slaughter does not show animal cruelty.

COMMENT: NZ is importing mud from South Korea where foot and mouth disease has occurred.

NZ's fishermen are being urged to embrace a licensing fee, but Government isn't biting.

The disease does not infect humans and presents no food safety risk.

Green groups say a sea lion rescue plan fails to address threats by commercial fishing.

A young teenage girl was seen drowning live joeys in a bucket at a school possum hunt.

A dead Hector's dolphin was found on the West Coast earlier this year.

A public health group is backing a new Greenpeace call to halt dairying expansion.

Researchers have found 'nationally significant' marine habitats at Kapiti Island.

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

Colder temperatures may mean myrtle rust might not survive long if it reaches Wellington.

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

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

A scathing critique of MPI and NZ fisheries has been published in a science journal.

Dairy farmers won't have to pay for their climate pollution yet, the Govt says.

The company's director was fined so the judge could send a message to other directors.