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Venomous sea snake killed after dog attack at Auckland beach

The snake was likely blown ashore by strong winds and needing rest.

Community effort: Hundreds unite to tackle invasive seaweed

Around 500 tonnes of the marine pest were moved above the high tide line in four days.

Chicken exports normalising after flu outbreak – MPI

Chicken exports are getting back to normal, MPI says.

Can NZ become a food innovation powerhouse?

Opinion: "I think there’s some exciting opportunities happening in New Zealand now."

Probe begins into second alleged Auckland swan death on same day as Western Springs attack

The penalty for killing protected wildlife is up to two years in jail or a $100,000 fine.

Vietnam ‘a real star’ for three NZ fruits - which ones are next?

New Zealand earned $172m from horticultural exports to Vietnam in 2024.

Who will pay for a 100,000-hectare problem?

Some think the plan could cost up to $1 billion, prompting calls for government support.

Farmer sentenced for neglecting hundreds of sheep

MPI said the farmer's lack of care resulted in 55 sheep being euthanised.

Sea sausage: Kiwi fishers create innovative bait

The bait outperformed traditional cray legs in trials for catching rig.

‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed over severe animal neglect

Inspectors found 24 dead lambs and euthanised three more on one of his properties.

Drought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers support

The government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.

'Unforgivable': Students consume melted plastic after school lunches overheat in oven mishap

David Seymour had called this incident 'unacceptable' as a review is under way.

'Desperate conditions': North Island farmers brace for drought

Farmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.

Herds of special interest push making 'excellent progress'

Approach aims to balance hunting and conservation outcomes on public conservation land.

Flower growers have thorn in their side over proposed import changes

Flower growers worry the change could introduce new pests.

Restrictions in place after Oriental fruit fly discovered on North Shore

Legal restrictions are in place on the movement of fruit and vegetables out of the area.

'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogs

New research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.

Fishing company lands $16,500 fine for seabird risk, false reports

Macnicol Fishing was found to not use a bird-scaring device and wrongly recording fishing.