Tougher stance to be taken against invading marine pests in ballast
New Zealand’s defence against marine pest arrivals is set to be strengthened with a recent Government decision to join an international convention controlling ships’ ballast water discharges. The...
View ArticleSpider man caught and fined
An Auckland man was sentenced in the Manukau District Court last week for the illegal importation of spiders and must pay a fine of $4,000 as well as investigation and court costs totalling $630.read...
View ArticleDetector dog discovers smuggled tiger penis
A Cambodian woman arriving at Auckland Airport from Singapore on Saturday 8 May was found smuggling what is suspected to be a tiger pizzle (penis) and a tiger gallbladder.read more
View ArticleAustralia Signs up to Sea Container Hygiene System
Australia has signed up to a New Zealand-initiated clean container system recognised internationally as representing best practice in biosecurity risk management. read more
View ArticlePassenger biosecurity keeping out high-risk goods
A survey shows the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is stopping international air passengers bringing in goods with a high chance of damaging New Zealand’s biosecurity, but suggests the read more
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