New ZealandParasite hits scallop bedsConcern is stirring over the health of several scallop fisheries after an investigation has detected the spread of a new parasite to North Island waters.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrayfish illegally sold on FacebookResidents of Northland have been caught illegally selling crayfish through buy, sell and exchange pages on Facebook.11 Jun 11:43 PM
New ZealandFarmer defends sheep decisionA farmer has defended his decision to send more than 1000 of his sheep to Mexico on board a livestock carrier which left New Zealand yesterday.11 Jun 09:52 PM
New ZealandOne vet for 50,000 sheepA ship carrying 50,000 New Zealand sheep and 3000 cattle on a 11,000km trip is only required to have one veterinarian on board, the Ministry of Primary Industries says.11 Jun 06:14 AM
New ZealandGreen Party criticises sheep shipmentThe Green Party has criticised the Government over plans to export 50,000 live sheep to Mexico.10 Jun 09:14 PM
New ZealandConcerns over livestock shipmentA whopping shipment of New Zealand sheep and cattle to Mexico has sparked concern from animal welfare organisation Safe.10 Jun 08:11 AM
AgribusinessPrimary industries revenue forecast to drop 8pcMPI forecasts revenue from primary industries will drop to $35.2 billion in the year to June.08 Jun 10:00 PM
Agribusiness$11m taxpayer grant aids businessmanA taxpayer grant of $11 million to farm wagyu cattle will benefit an overseas businessman at the centre of the Saudi farm controversy.08 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessBudget funding for irrigation welcomedIrrigationNZ said the $25 million in extra funding for irrigation projects announced in the Budget would help boost development of water storage and infrastructure.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBay can be boosted: studyThe Bay of Plenty accounts for 5.7 per cent of the national GDP and 6.6 per cent of employment. But its economic growth has been slightly behind the national average.12 May 05:56 AM
New ZealandFarmer guilty of leaving cows to starveA Rotomanu farmer who stood trial in March for his part in the starvation and death of nearly 800 cows has been found guilty.12 May 03:39 AM
New ZealandStink bug invasion sees MPI beef up securityA small stinky insect invading New Zealand has triggered a spate of new border security measures.06 May 06:20 AM
New ZealandNZ's fine wool sector step closer to nixing footrotA joint project between NZM and the Ministry for Primary Industries is using genetic testing to identify fine-wool sheep with resistance to footrot.04 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandFruit fly restrictions to be easedSome households that have been in the midst of a Queensland fruit fly infestation will have restrictions on fruit and vegetables eased today.04 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandFarmer's 20-yr livestock banA man has been banned from owning livestock for 20 years after failing to provide six calves with sufficient food.30 Apr 02:31 AM
New ZealandMan selling wild goat meat loses appealA man illegally selling wild goat meat for human consumption has lost his high court appeal against conviction.24 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandEight people caught with over 10,000 cocklesTwo vehicles have been seized by authorities after eight people were caught with more than 10,000 cockles leaving an estuary north of Christchurch on Monday.23 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandMeat additives a 'dereliction of duty'Prosecutions of 15 butchers and three company directors over illegal chemicals found in raw meat shows a "dereliction of duty" by the Ministry for Primary Industries in its failure to monitor food, the Labour Party says.22 Apr 06:06 AM
New ZealandMPI laid charges for additives in raw meatFifteen butchers and three company directors have been prosecuted for the illegal use of sulphites and sulphur dioxide in raw meat.21 Apr 02:28 AM
AgribusinessBig dry drags on for farmersParts of the South Island have experienced sporadic bursts of rain in recent weeks but Marlborough and Canterbury are still waiting for the big drought breaker.13 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessSanford looks to lay off 232 Chch staffSanford, New Zealand's largest listed fishing group, is in consultations with 232 staff who look likely to lose their jobs at the company.09 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandNew detector puppies for Ministry of Primary IndustriesTwo bouncy, wriggly beagle puppies will be spending their first Easter as trainee biosecurity detector dogs. Brother and sister Charleston and Roxy are only 10 weeks old but are already two weeks into their Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) training programme. Watch02 Apr 05:45 AM
New ZealandFormula threat: 2000 persons of interestAlmost 2000 people are being viewed as persons of interest in the investigation into the threat to contaminate infant formula with 1080 poison.30 Mar 08:18 PM
OpinionJohn Roughan: Key can be too candid for our own goodOne of the first things you learn in journalism is that a hoax is not news, John Roughan writes.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormula cleared of 1080All of the samples of infant formula tested by police after being suspected of possible tampering have tested negative for 1080.19 Mar 07:31 AM
New ZealandCow cruelty image sparks investigationAuthorities are investigating a photo of thin jersey cows being transported across Cook Strait to slaughter, which caused outrage after being shared on Facebook.19 Mar 05:05 AM
New ZealandFormula threat: More resources pumped into investigationAuthorities are no closer to saying if the threat to poison baby formula with 1080 was a hoax, or who wrote the blackmail threats - even with 30 staff on the case.19 Mar 03:22 AM
New ZealandFormula tested amid tampering fearsPolice are testing infant formula after a number of tins were found with pin-pricks in packaging lids.18 Mar 07:58 PM
