Ministry For Primary Industries
King Salmon censured over bacteria in fish
King Salmon has been censured for lax biosecurity controls after two previously unknown bacteria were found in its fish. Audio
Stewart Island oyster cull underway
The Ministry for Primary Industries has started pulling up oysters at 14 farms in Big Glory Bay, Stewart Island, because they have become contaminated with Bonamia ostrea. Video, Audio
Oyster farmers likely not to be able to farm again
Stewart Island oyster farmers affected by a parasite have met with MPI officials to work out compensation as they face the possibility of not being able to farm oysters again. Audio
MPI defends camera quality for fisheries prosecutions
The Ministry for Primary Industries insists the cameras it is trialling on fishing boats will be used to prosecute illegal fishing.
Cameras on fishing boats not designed to be used in prosecutions
A company involved in a trial of video monitoring of commercial fishing boats says the resulting footage was not designed to be used in prosecutions. Jeremy Fleming is the chair of Trident Systems… Audio
Warning for rodeo cowboy caught electric-shocking calves
A rodeo cowboy who was caught abusing animals earlier this year has escaped formal punishment - a decision animal welfare activists say is ludicrous. Video, Audio
Large pohutakawa hedge cut down after myrtle rust found
A 50-metre long pohutukawa hedge in rural Waitara in Taranaki has been cut down after myrtle rust was found in it. The hedge is the first large stand of trees to be infected by the fungus. There are… Audio
Purest mānuka failing new honey standards
Some of the best mānuka honey in the country is failing the government's proposed new testing standards designed to protect the market from fake products, an industry advisor says. Audio
Sustainable Solutions
The Sustainable Farming Fund is about to notch up its 1000th project. Since the fund's inception 17 years ago, $135 million has been allocated to projects initiated by farmers, foresters and… Audio
Sustainable Solutions
The Sustainable Farming Fund is about to notch up its 1000th project. Since the fund's inception 17 years ago, $135 million has been allocated to projects initiated by farmers, foresters and…
AudioFishing companies on trial for under-reporting catches
Some Hawke's Bay fishing companies committed a deliberate, wide-ranging and sophisticated fraud by under-reporting catch figures, a court has been told.
Delay to definining manuka honey upsets beekepers
Beekeepers say the manuka honey industry has come to a grinding halt after repeated delays to new authenticity standards, designed to protect the market. Audio
Questions raised about how rodeo rules work
An internal memorandum written by a senior animal welfare investigator at the Ministry for Primary Industries has raised questions around how rodeo legislation works. Video, Audio
High Court rejects swamp kauri export complaint
The High Court has reject a claim by a Northland conservation group that the Ministry for Primary Industries was allowing the highly priced timber to be exported unlawfully. The Society says big slabs… Audio
Calf-roping at rodeos criticised by govt officials
Government officials have raised fresh concerns about rodeos, including suggesting the calf-roping event be banned.
New sniffer-dog breed to protect borders
Officials hope these pups, with the charm of a beagle and the height of a harrier, will be the best biosecurity dogs yet.
WANTED - the Red Vented Bulbul
A one-thousand dollar reward is being offered for the Red Vented Bulbul. An unwanted pest, the bird may have taken up residence in the Bay of Plenty. Audio
WANTED - the Red Vented Bulbul
A one-thousand dollar reward is being offered for the Red Vented Bulbul. An unwanted pest, the bird may have taken up residence in the Bay of Plenty.
AudioMPI tried to rig fishing monitoring contract - Labour
The Ministry for Primary Industries has been accused of attempting to rig a contract to electronically monitor the fishing industry.
MPI tried to rig fishing monitoring contract - Labour
The Ministry for Primary Industries has been accused of attempting to rig a contract to electronically monitor the fishing industry. Audio
