OpinionThe Conversation: How NZ can stop the yellow-legged hornet before it spreadsOPINION: Experts warn early detection is vital to stop them spreading nationwide.04 Nov 03:03 AM
New ZealandFourth yellow-legged hornet queen found as trapping beginsBrad Windust says this summer is MPI’s last chance to stop the hornets.03 Nov 04:19 AM
New ZealandBiosecurity NZ under fire over hornet responseBrad Windust says slow action could devastate beekeeping and farming industries.02 Nov 05:21 PM
New ZealandMahurangi oyster farmers despair at Watercare's biggest sewage spill yetAbout 1200cu m of wastewater spilled into the Mahurangi River.30 Oct 07:14 PM
New ZealandKorean BBQ jerky recalled over fears of metal contaminationMPI says the US-imported snack may contain pieces of metal.29 Oct 04:21 AM
New Zealand'A huge concern': Irrigation equipment smashed by windsMore than 700 pivot spans – worth $30,000 each – have been damaged in North Canterbury. 28 Oct 09:10 PM
New Zealand‘A tough few days’: Govt gives $150k to storm-ravaged Southland and CluthaThousands remain without power as a cold blast starts to hit already battered areas. 27 Oct 12:09 AM
New ZealandLabelling error: Salmon dip pulled from shelves nationwideThe recall covers a batch of 190g Regal Marlborough King Salmon Dip. 24 Oct 06:38 AM
New Zealand'Size of a ping-pong ball': World's largest blueberry to be grown in NZThe genetically-enhanced Eterna blueberries are to be grown in Kerikeri and Waikato.19 Oct 10:25 PM
New Zealand'Carnage': Family upset as slaughterhouse on wheels starts up next door Homeowner says mobile abattoirs could be coming next door to you as new model rolls out. 18 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why our vet medicine rules need an overhaulOPINION: NZ's regulatory system for veterinary medicines is outdated and obstructive.16 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandClimate volatility threatens farm profits, study warnsKōmanawa Solutions ran 295m weather simulations on a North Canterbury farm.12 Oct 08:23 PM
New ZealandFreeze-dried meals recalled over undeclared allergenThe meal pouches are sold around New Zealand and internationally.10 Oct 06:51 PM
New ZealandForestry’s new Govt 'bridge' to help with policy shiftsRay Hook will act as a bridge between forest landowners and the Government.10 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Stealing from us all': Two Gisborne fishermen caught with 157 undersized pāuaThe daily pāua limit is five per person.09 Oct 07:47 AM
New ZealandTwo Vogel's cereal batches recalled due to fear of metal pieces Affected products should not be consumed. 06 Oct 07:47 AM
New Zealand'Fend for themselves': Farmer banned from owning deer after animal cruelty charges One deer had become tangled in a fence by its antlers and had to be euthanised.01 Oct 04:57 AM
New Zealand'Illegal operation': Former fisherman fined $50k for selling seaweed onlineThe offender had been selling 1000L containers of liquid seaweed fertiliser online.01 Oct 03:57 AM
CrimeAnimal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and deadNine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.29 Sep 03:00 AM
LifestyleTasti recall widens: More snack products pulled over metal riskWhile there have been no injuries consumers are urged not to eat the popular products.23 Sep 11:16 PM
BusinessCruise ship season begins as Crown Princess arrives in AucklandRetail group hopes cruise visitors can jazz up downtown districts.22 Sep 04:09 AM
New ZealandEggs return to shelves after bird flu forced farm's 200,000 chicken cullA strain of avian influenza was discovered at a Mainland Poultry farm in Otago last year.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRees Hotel fined $22k for selling illegal crayfish after MPI investigationGuests paid up to $7750 for the luxury crayfish trips in Fiordland.14 Sep 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squatsThis year’s whitebaiting frenzy has drawn attention not just for the catch.07 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandOtago chicken farm to reopen after eradicating bird fluMainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm will soon resume egg production.03 Sep 10:15 PM
New ZealandFamily farm's journey to eco-friendly successThe Orlando-Reep family bought Manawanui as a 200-hectare farm in 1983.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Auckland'Ray of hope': Auckland iwi plans coastline closure to halt over-harvesting'The need has become more urgent as pressure on our rocky reefs has escalated.'19 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandUrgent recall for multiple cheeses over listeria riskA number of products sold at supermarkets across the country are affected by the action. 19 Aug 05:42 AM
New ZealandWaikato farm leads in environmental standardsJohan and Kylie van Ras turned poor pasture into native wetland over five years.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ecological crisis': Concerns Southland is losing its wilding pine battleSouthland officials warn that the pines have caused a land-use and biosecurity crisis.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Buried alive': Eels likely died due to council contractors not following code of practice'We are in the process of developing a standard operating procedure.'15 Aug 12:16 AM
New ZealandUrgent sausages recall after glass injury reportedMinistry says the recall affects sausages with a best-before date of August 17.13 Aug 07:43 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban loomsFarmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFishing ban extended around Napier's new artificial reef, plan to sink trawler progressingThe fishing ban in a small area off Napier to boost lobster, cod and other species.06 Aug 01:22 AM
