New ZealandReport costly inspections, MPI tells childcare centresEarly childcare centres quoted thousands of dollars for food safety inspections should report the business to the MPI.27 Oct 01:29 AM
New ZealandNew food laws could hike childcare pricesNew food safety laws are forcing childcare centres to stop providing food for kids, or increase fees, the Early Childhood Council says.26 Oct 02:51 AM
New ZealandFrasertown meatworks closure no surprise says mayorThe 67 meat workers set to lose their jobs from Silver Fern Farms' Frasertown plant will receive a quarter of the redundancy agreement 19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStock theft a reality across Whanganui districtIt used to be the thing of the old Western movies where the rancher combating rustlers stealing his stock. But similar scenarios are 18 Oct 07:05 AM
New ZealandDog pound inquiry launchedThe Napier pound will be investigated by the Ministry for Primary Industries following a complaint of alleged breaches of the Animal 18 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandHidden camera discovered at dairy farmPolice are investigating the discovery of a hidden camera at a Waikato dairy farm.14 Oct 04:58 AM
New ZealandReptile breeder fined $15,000 for illegal importationAn Auckland student who keeps and breeds New Zealand and exotic reptiles has been caught trying to import some more creatures.13 Oct 03:02 AM
TourismCelebrity start to new cruise ship seasonAlmost 2000 foreign tourists have experienced the Bay of Islands as the cruise ship season kicked off this week.06 Oct 09:30 PM
New Zealand1080 warning over trout fisheriesFish and Game says it wants DoC to do more to reduce the threat 1080 poison poses to people gathering food from waterways.03 Oct 03:40 AM
PoliticsNZ helps Indonesia with explosive problemNew Zealand is helping Indonesia with a novel problem - managing its hugely lucrative fishery without using explosives.30 Sep 04:30 AM
BDBDAgribusinessApproval for $400m irrigation schemeShareholders have approved the second stage of a major South Canterbury irrigation scheme.27 Sep 11:10 PM
KahuFishing reserve approvedThe Minister for Primary Industries has approved a customary fishing reserve in Otago Harbour following an eight-year consultation and proposal process.26 Sep 09:54 PM
New ZealandFishing watchdog 'compromised'NZ's decision to monitor fishing practices with a watchdog owned by the industry would not be acceptable in US, Canada or Australia, Govt has been told.12 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJim Roberts: Myths no help to sea lionsCOMMENT: Misinformation is counterproductive in battling dramatic decline of species in Auckland Islands.11 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMPI defends manuka export guidelinesMinistry for Primary Industries is criticised after UK honey company claims fake manuka has flooded its market.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer admits breaking cows' tailsA dairy farmer under financial pressure despite working 100-hour weeks has admitted breaking the tails of nearly 50 cows.19 Aug 02:20 AM
New ZealandMeth smuggled into NZ in cans of porkA Hong Kong woman has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison for smuggling $1 million of methamphetamine in cans of pork.09 Aug 10:00 AM
New ZealandCow-ramming ends in one-year banA former contract milker who rammed a difficult dairy cow with a quad bike is banned from the dairy industry for 12 months.03 Aug 01:51 AM
New ZealandProsecution for death of albatrossesA commercial fisherman is to be prosecuted and faces a fine of up to $100,000 after dozens of albatrosses were killed during a fishing trip.14 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMilker cut cows' teats off with scissorsClaudio Da Costa, 47, told MPI investigators he used scissors because it was a 'quick and cheap fix for the problem'.14 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandSuicide prevention workshops on way for rural areasFieldays announcement gives $600,000 for mental health.17 Jun 12:54 AM
AgribusinessFarmer told to stop selling raw milkAlarm after tuberculosis-positive cow discovered at his farm.05 Jun 08:25 PM
New ZealandMPI to review illegal dumping of fishAfter week of controversy regarding illegal dumping of fish, the Ministry for Primary Industries announces independent review.19 May 04:07 AM
AirlinesRecycling initiative halves aircraft wasteA recycling initiative by Auckland Airport has halved the amount of aircraft waste being sent to landfill.23 Mar 01:12 AM
BusinessGourmet products recalled due to listeria fearsA range of gourmet terrines and rillettes are being recalled because of fears they may contain listeria.10 Mar 06:05 PM
BusinessNot enough competition for dairy deregulationA big Commerce Commission report has found there's not enough competition to justify any deregulation of New Zealand's dairy sector.29 Feb 10:00 PM
BusinessBig fishing companies to launch premium seafoodThe Ministry for Primary Industries and New Zealand's big three fishing companies have joined forces to develop a new "Tiaki" category of premium seafood.24 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandTau fly found in AucklandControls on the movement of certain fruit and vegetables in a 1.5km radius from where the fly was found have been put in place.22 Jan 02:21 AM
New ZealandAirport finds weevils in juggling ballsArgentinian traveller will have to re-think her act after disgusting find at Auckland Airport.14 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandUnwanted Aussie stopped at the borderBiosecurity staff at Auckland Airport have foiled an attempt by a live huntsman spider, during a routine inspection of outdoor equipment.07 Jan 12:44 AM
BusinessWorst PR curveballs of 2015From the flag debate to the outrage surrounding the TPPA, this year the government was at the centre of the country's three biggest PR challenges.28 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandMinistry declares New Zealand fruit fly freeNew Zealand is now fruit fly free after a small number of the Queensland pests were found early this year in an Auckland suburb.04 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandNew rules will look after pregnant pigsMinistry for Primary Industries compliance director Dean Baigent said the new animal welfare rules would now prevent farmers from keeping pregnant sows in stalls.03 Dec 04:30 PM
