Important fishery in good shape after Kaikoura earthquake.

Three men have appeared in court in relation to the largest seizure of illegally gathered mussels in Northland in over a decade. Ministry

The Ministry for Primary Industries has warned revenue from the sector is likely to fall by 0.8 per cent in 2017 to $36.7 billion.

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

Fewer animals were used in experiments in New Zealand in 2015 but a bigger proportion didn't survive their tests, according to new figures.

Griffin's has been forced to recall a batch of muesli bars after the wrong product was put in the box.

Cross between a beagle and a harrier hound created to protect New Zealand's borders is believed to be a world first.

COMMENT: The launch of the Hauraki Gulf's first marine spatial plan is a major achievement and not to be under-estimated, writes Gary Taylor.

Proposed new marine protected areas, rules for polluters and changes to commercial fishing methods have been revealed in a long-awaited master plan for the Hauraki Gulf.

Incredibly strong young Kiwi Destiny O'Brien opened up about the abuse she endured from her own father.

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

A large, illegal meat production ring has been discovered in Auckland.

Footpath outside mall closed for building strengthening work.

Volunteers say they will continue rescuing paua along Kaikoura's coastline at the first low tide tomorrow after seeking permission from iwi.

MPI has denied reports it sent a letter to volunteers today stating they can continue moving paua along Kaikoura's coastline - paua should be left where they are.

It's critical shellfish and rock lobsters in Kaikoura's new intertidal zone are protected, MPI says.

Farmers and the fishing industry get $5 million relief package.

Two cattle and a calf which survived yesterday's earthquake should be allowed to retire and live out their days in a sanctuary, animal rights group Peta says.

COMMENT: Post-truth politics is all about creating a feeling or emotion, rather than acknowledging policy or facts.

COMMENT: Stewart is entitled to her opinion , but the organisation she has described is not the one I see when I come to work every day.

Seafood will be off the menu for another two years from a popular Northland bay as depleted fish stocks are given time to regenerate. The

COMMENT: Think of your least favourite ministry then multiply it by a thousand. That's roughly how much I despise the Ministry for Primary Industries.

Early childcare centres quoted thousands of dollars for food safety inspections should report the business to the MPI.

New food safety laws are forcing childcare centres to stop providing food for kids, or increase fees, the Early Childhood Council says.

The 67 meat workers set to lose their jobs from Silver Fern Farms' Frasertown plant will receive a quarter of the redundancy agreement

It used to be the thing of the old Western movies where the rancher combating rustlers stealing his stock. But similar scenarios are

The Napier pound will be investigated by the Ministry for Primary Industries following a complaint of alleged breaches of the Animal

Police are investigating the discovery of a hidden camera at a Waikato dairy farm.

An Auckland student who keeps and breeds New Zealand and exotic reptiles has been caught trying to import some more creatures.

Almost 2000 foreign tourists have experienced the Bay of Islands as the cruise ship season kicked off this week.