New Zealand
'Be your own border patrol': The lasting lessons of Psa
Simon Cook says growers need the right tools before the next biosecurity threat arrives.
Latest from Ministry for Primary Industries
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'Unacceptable': Shearer secretly filmed hurling lambs admits animal abuse
Dylan George Manthey pleaded guilty to three charges in a Palmerston North court.
Extra meeting planned on Bream Bay mātaitai reserve proposal
More than 200 people attended the first meeting, despite the venue’s 80-person capacity.
Hauraki Gulf shellfish harvesting ban extended until 2028
The shellfish bans are extended for two years from August 7.
Bird flu likely to become endemic in NZ, officials tell MPs
A parliamentary select committee has heard that H5N1 is likely here to stay.
Why this timber mill's latest innovation has grabbed the PM's interest
The 'untrained eye' might see wooden boxes, but the CEO says there's much more going on.
'Ludicrous': Farmers reject plan to restrict male animal hunting
Game Animal Council says mature males can be hunted after passing on their genes.
Seafood company fined $39k for illegally moving oysters and mussels
It moved 6720 oysters and 2000kg mussels into a protected zone.
Fuel shock exposes New Zealand’s economic weak spot
Auckland Airport must now hold 24 days of jet fuel in reserve.
'Most organic meat in the world': Councillor's pest animal proposal
Andy Campbell says ratepayers shouldn't have to fund pest animal control.
Tech takes the lead as farming’s future gets real
AI, drones and data tools took centre stage at this year’s Fieldays event.
Would the world notice if New Zealand disappeared?
Biosecurity remains the sector’s top priority, scoring 9.40 out of 10 this year.
‘We’ve earned the right to grow’: MPI boss on farming’s new turning point
New methane-cutting tech is slashing dairy effluent emissions by 97%.
Christchurch school's lunches cut despite claims students still need them
Haeata Community Campus says it was told to cut 80 lunches from July 2026.
Wellington Zoo halts penguin encounters amid bird flu precautions
Tests confirmed the H5N1 strain in a brown skua brought in earlier this month.
Hundreds of thousands of free-range hens locked down after bird flu found in NZ
Mainland Poultry has isolated more than 550,000 free-range hens as a precaution.
Ninety kākāpō, including new chicks, to be vaccinated against bird flu
DoC is vaccinating about 70 kākāpō on Whenua Hou before seabirds return.
Pork mince recall at Pak’n Save Clendon over foreign matter fears
Affected packs are dated ‘Packed On 14.07.26’ and ‘Best Before 17.07.26’.
Mystery over Porirua stingrays 'mass death event'
More than 30 dead eagle rays and two rig sharks were found on June 28.
Expert warns bird flu could be 'catastrophic' as biosecurity minister tempers fears
Biosecurity Minister says officials are closely monitoring the situation.
Newly arrived bird flu could wipe out NZ’s endangered species, expert warns
A seabird found on Petone beach tested positive for the H5 bird flu strain.
'Unknown risk to our native birds' – Govt urges vigilance as bird flu reaches NZ
A seabird infected with the H5N1 bird flu strain was found on a Wellington beach.
Auckland horse owner facing charge after three emaciated racehorses surrendered
MPI inspectors and the SPCA visited two properties during checks in May.
Giant petrel found dead on Farewell Spit to be tested for bird flu
The giant petrel was discovered by Pest Free Onetahua staff on Wednesday.
DoC to vaccinate rare native birds against H5N1 threat
The plan covers kākāpō, takahē, kakī, kākāriki karaka and tūturuatu.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Do farmers have too much political power?
OPINION: Do farmers hold too much sway in Parliament, or does their impact reflect it?
Growers warn over blueberry import risks
'This could cost New Zealand millions of dollars in incursions.'
World-first underwater caulerpa seaweed-eating machine launches in Bay
Built in Ōpua over 18 months, the $5m ROV began final sea trials on June 22.
Health officials investigate norovirus reports after Valentines Manukau diners fall ill
Officials are investigating after diners reported symptoms following a June 12 visit.
'He provides for his family:' Fisherman loses boat after illegal netting in restricted waters
George Esela admitted to using a dragnet in a banned area on 12 occasions.