Stink Bugs
Stink Bugs: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid
Our most feared pest could be starting its journey to New Zealand.
Nikki Mandow dons some over-sized steel-capped boots to discover the superhuman efforts that biosecurity officials, scientists… Audio
The samurai wasp and the stink bug
A tiny samurai wasp could be deployed to combat the brown marmorated stink bug should it arrive on these shores. Audio
Agency wants samurai wasp ready in case stink bugs invade
Industry and government agencies are planning a pre-emptive strike on the brown marmorated stink bug should it reach New Zealand shores.
Fourth stink bug infested ship ordered from NZ
A fourth ship from Japan has been been ordered to leave New Zealand because it has the brown marmorated stink bug on board.
Stopping stink bugs!
The Ministry for Primary Industries is on high alert, to try and stop the invasive brown marmorated stink bug, from getting to our shores. It's been bolstering New Zealand's border defences, as the… Audio, Gallery