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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says no new cases of H5 bird flu have been detected following a case found earlier this week.

Published in General News
Thursday, 16 July 2026 10:47

First H5 Bird Flu Case Confirmed in NZ

New Zealanders are being urged to be alert following a confirmed positive case of H5 bird flu this week.

Published in General News

AMINZ and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have partnered to develop a new Farm Debt Mediation video series aimed at farmers, creditors, and advisors.

Published in General News

From last week, the Industrial Hemp Regulations 2006 have been revoked.

Published in General News

An Auckland man has been fined $6,000 for offering to sell illegally slaughtered pigs.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 15 April 2026 08:55

Need for Science Investment Reset

OPINION: New Zealand's prosperity has always been built on farmers and scientists working together to shape our economy.

Published in Opinion

The most successful catchment groups in NZ are those that have 'a source to sea' approach.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 09:55

Editorial: Happy days

OPINION: The year has started positively for New Zealand dairy farmers and things are likely to get better.

Published in Opinion

A stable but uncertain year lies ahead for New Zealand primary products, says Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Director General, Ray Smith.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 13 January 2026 12:23

Stinging response

OPINION: MPI's response to the yellow-legged hornet has received a mixed report card from New Zealand Beekeeping Inc (NZBI), with praise for the Ministry's expansion of response funding and front-line efforts in Auckland, but a sting in the tail - criticising MPI for not focusing enough on regions outside the big smoke.

Published in The Hound
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