International Kinder Surprise recall includes New Zealand
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Ferrero International S.A. is recalling Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs from New Zealand shelves because of potential contamination with salmonella bacteria.
It...
Man fined $5,250 for attempting to smuggle exotic plants
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
A Tauranga man has been fined $5,250 for attempting to smuggle exotic home and garden plants from Thailand, the United Kingdom, and...
Almonds a new high-value nut to crack
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Another ‘nutty’ idea could lead to a brand-new almond industry in New Zealand.
Plant and Food Research is embarking on a feasibility study to see if...
Joint efforts under way after unwanted pest detected in Tauranga
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Biosecurity New Zealand is working with primary sector and Te Tiriti partners after a single confirmed egg mass belonging to...
Joint efforts underway after unwanted pest detected in Tauranga
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Biosecurity New Zealand is working with primary sector and Te Tiriti partners after a single confirmed egg mass belonging to...
Tree planting key to controlling hill country erosion
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
The increasing frequency and severity of flooding events across the country is highlighting the critical importance of Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest...
Manawatū farmer sentenced to home detention
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
A Manawatū farmer has been sentenced to 10 months home detention and disqualified from owning or exercising authority over farm...
New pests and diseases reporting tool strengthens our biosecurity system
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Biosecurity New Zealand has released a new web tool so people can report suspected exotic pests and diseases online.
“Alerts from...
International Day of Forests worthy of celebration
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
The International Day of Forests is a great opportunity to reflect on the critical role our forests play in the lives...
Annual survey supports Aotearoa’s beekeepers
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Biosecurity New Zealand’s annual Winter Colony Loss survey results are out now and show that the country’s beekeepers are serious...
Gopals Paneer cheese recalled
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Food company Gopals Sweet & Snacks Limited is recalling its Gopala brand paneer cheese due to the possible presence of...
Tips to safely make food last longer
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
If you’re isolating at home, want to reduce your trips to the supermarket, or simply make your food dollars stretch...