MPI says salmonella find at chook farm an alert for Kiwi home cooks
MPI spent the past few months testing and tracing any possible spread of salmonella.
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Scientists testing for deadly oyster parasite Bonamia ostreae
Bonamia ostreae can kill flat oysters, putting the entire Bluff oyster trade at risk.
Hawke's Bay man nets $1940 for 97 black-market crayfish
The wholesale value of the 97 crayfish sold was about $4801.50.
Coromandel coast scallop beds in crisis, report says
"How can we change our behaviours so we don't do the same thing again."
The big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter looms
Concern grows with no rain on the horizon.
DoC investigating grisly remains of great white shark in Tauranga
The great white shark is a protected species under the Wildlife Act.
Mistreatment claims spark investigation at Dunedin animal park
SPCA and MPI staff descend on Animal Ark which opened this month.
'Gross abuse of dogs': Govt to review greyhound racing after welfare pleas
The Government has announced a review into the New Zealand greyhound racing industry.
Government to ban live animal exports from 2023
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor made the announcement this morning.
Forestry industry struggling to find Kiwi workers - company offers bonus
The industry crying out for New Zealanders to fill jobs.
Kiwi shipping customers not helping in freight logjam, finding shows
Freight congestion drives up costs and places severe stress on NZ business, says MoT.
Snake found at Papakura construction site to be kept in collection
The snake found at a construction site in Papakura is a carpet python.
Snake in a drain: Dead python comes out of pipe
Snake found in a pipe on South Auckland construction site.
Amaltal Fishing fined $27,000 for fishing in Marine Reserve
Amaltal, owned by Talley's Group, was convicted last year.
Auckland Airport MPI staff 'fuming' after being left behind in vaccine rollout
Workers are being asked to be patient and have been reassured they're a priority.
Trial aims to prevent runaway mussel floats
Research trial aims to reduce number of mussel floats that get lost at sea each year.
'Devastating blow' as Whakatāne Mill closure looms
Whakatāne is reeling 210 workers face losing their jobs at the long-standing mill.
Lifestyle block owner fined $3500 for starving cattle after public tip-off
The Waikato farmer continued to underfeed his cattle, even after a warning.
Local Focus: Free trade agreement beneficial to Māori business
The Māori economy revving up in a post Covid world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
MPI fined after contractors suffer chemical burns
Workers suffered minor or superficial burns to their arms, faces or hands.
Hawke's Bay divers caught with undersize pāua, rock lobster
Tip to the MPI poacher line saw 127 undersize pāua and 13 undersize rock lobster seized.
Fruit growers reassure customers after Covid packaging scare in China
Covid-19 has reportedly been found on fruit packaging in China.
Bacon company found as source of listeria contamination
The ham products were recalled from stores last month.
Chicken mass deaths saga takes off
Chicken deaths disaster: Animal welfare inspectors spread way too thin, legal expert says.
From liquid gold to price crash: NZ's honey hangover
New mānuka standards cooled regular honey prices but have left NZ awash with product.
'Edible bird's nest': Woman fined for selling illegal food with risk of bird flu diseases
The nests are made from the saliva of the Swiftlet bird and carry diseases.
Pāua ban at Waimārama 'about managing our kaimoana', says hapū
Line put in the sand by local Māori who told MPI 'enough is enough'.
Wage subsidy court action against meat company steps up
Alliance meat company's financial results fuel wage subsidy litigant's court action.
A2 Milk committed to daigou, earnings outlook cloudy
A2 Milk said it remained committed to its unofficial daigou trading channel.
Sneak peek given for Pāpāmoa's Te Ōkūroa Drive School ahead of 2022 opening
The school is on track to open in about 16 months but the zone is yet to be finalised.
Hello Fresh fish poisoning: 'More cases are possible'
21 people ill from eating the spoilt fish; more likely given the nationwide distribution.
'The Govt doesn't care': Food waste for grower who can't get pickers
It's picking season and those growing fruit and vegetables can't get the staff.
Protest against live export ship in south Canterbury today
The world's largest livestock vessel is scheduled to collect 7,945 cows today.