Myrtle Rust
Myrtle Rust: 'It's not too late to eradicate'
It's not too late to eradicate Myrtle Rust from New Zealand but the time window to get rid of the disease is running out, a scientist says.
Taranaki myrtle rust infection spreads to more properties
Myrtle rust has been confirmed in two more properties in Taranaki, including a garden centre in downtown New Plymouth.
Myrtle Rust found in Taranaki
Myrtle Rust has been found in a plant nursery in Taranaki, Jesse speaks to MPI's Myrtle Rust Response Incident Controller, David Yard. Audio
Myrtle rust: New rules for 50 plant nurseries across NZ
Up to 50 plant nurseries must follow new hygiene rules as the government tries to contain the spread of a deadly disease for pōhutukawa, feijoa and rata.
Auckland myrtle rust test negative
A plant nursery in South Auckland has tested negative for a potentially devastating disease that can kill pōhutukawa, feijoa and rātā.
MPI tests another Northland property for myrtle rust
The Ministry for Primary Industries is sampling and testing another property in Northland after suspicions it might have myrtle rust.
Myrtle rust on the march in Kerikeri
The MPI's Geoff Gwyn responds to complaints of information He says the agency is trying hard to get the evidence out. "I don't think you can ever get enough information out there." So far there are… Audio
Iwi and beekeepers "kept in the dark" over myrtle rust
Beekeepers and iwi in Northland say they've been kept in the dark about the plant disease myrtle rust, which they say warn could devastate the region's honey industry. Audio
Myrtle rust confirmed in Kerikeri garden - MPI
Test results confirm a fungus threatening native trees and fruit crops has spread to a second site in Northland, the Ministry for Primary Industries says.
Plant disease puts native trees at risk
Some of New Zealand's most recognisable native trees could be at serious risk after the arrival of the myrtle rust disease.
Myrtle rust 'incredibly difficult to actually eradicate'
The discovery of myrtle rust in Northland is being described as devastating, with the potential to damage New Zealand's native trees and economic position. Video
Minister admits slim chance of eradicating myrtle rust fungus
Myrtle rust fungus has the potential to wipe out or seriously damage native trees, including manuka, along with feijoas and guavas. Video, Audio
Myrtle Rust makes landfall sooner than hoped
Scientists and industry groups have been bracing for the arrival of myrtle rust for a number of years. The chief executive of Apiculture New Zealand Karin Kos, and Director of New Zealand's Biological… Audio
MPI hopes to beat the odds with myrtle rust outbreak
MPI's response director Geoff Gwyn says myrtle rust has never been eradicated sucessfully internationally but there are a lot of things they can do in the long term. He says at the moment "we have a… Audio
Biosecurity op launched in Kerikeri over myrtle rust
It was the bad news the Ministry for Primary Industries had been expecting since myrtle rust first appeared in Australia... the airborne fungus is now in Northland and a full-scale biosecurity… Audio
New fungal disease threatens pohutukawa, manuka and feijoa
Myrtle rust, which damages trees including pohutukawa, manuka and feijoa, has been found on mainland New Zealand for the first time.
Devastating plant disease found in NZ for first time
Myrtle rust, which is prevalent in eastern Australia and Tasmania, was discovered on Raoul Island in late March. It could devastate the feijoa and honey industries. Video, Audio
Myrtle rust discovered on mainland New Zealand
A disease that damages plants including pohutukawa, manuka and feijoa trees has been found on mainland New Zealand for the first time. Video, Audio