The council has found individuals selling cotoneaster, buddleia and an invasive succulent known as pig's ear. A commercial nursery was also found selling a variety of a wilding pine.

Did you know that the way weeds spread isn't your only woe? Some species can also attract pests to your yard. Discover which ...

“Unfortunately, New Zealand’s climate is perfect for a lot of these pest plants.” Manaaki Whenua was constantly testing insect species overseas to see if they would be appropriate for ...

Agricultural consignments from abroad may include seeds, tubers, seedlings, plants, palm seedlings ... Tunisian, Indian, New Zealand, Australian or Canadian organic agricultural production ...

"But more recent incursions—like Red Imported Fire Ants—are accidental introductions that hitched a ride on traded goods. These pests ... of sightings of plants, animals, and diseases to ...

Deregulating New Zealand's gene tech space has been long-desired, but critics say the Government's growth-focused approach ...

Before species go extinct, their populations often shrink and become isolated. Healthy populations tend to have a large gene ...

Although they are extremely small, red spider mites can build up to enormous numbers in the right conditions, making them one of the most destructive pests in the garden. They can ruin foliage, ...

Invasive pests are slipping ... trees They’re also a red flag for a bigger problem: the range of potentially serious agricultural and environmental pests being unwittingly imported to Britain and ...