Fruit Fly
Midday Rural News for 22 June 2021
The Ministry for Primary Industries says lessons have been learnt from its M bovis response, The clean-up is far from over in flood-hit South Canterbury and imports of fresh lychees and mangos from… Audio
Trial shipments of Tongan watermelon to NZ
Watermelon farmers in Tonga have shed tears of joy over the announcement their exports would be allowed into New Zealand again, on a trial basis. Audio
Tongans urged to be alert to fruit fly biosecurity risk
Tongan travellers to New Zealand are being reminded not to bring any fresh produce with them after the facialis fruit fly sparked a biosecurity response in Auckland this month. Audio
Devonport fruit fly restrictions could be in final days
Fruit and vegetable restrictions in the Auckland suburb of Devonport could be lifted by the end of the week if no more Queensland fruit flies are found. Audio
Another fruit fly found in Auckland
A third Queensland fruit fly has been found in Auckland in a surveillance trap in the suburb of Northcote.
Second Queensland fruit fly discovered in Auckland's North Shor
A second Queensland fruit fly has been discovered on Auckland's North Shore and the Biosecurity Minister has asked officials to ramp up their checks of traps across the city. The latest find was made… Audio
Stores guard against Tau fly threat
Stores inside the restricted area in the Auckland suburb of Manurewa which a male Tau fruit fly was discovered last week say their stores have all been checked by biosecurity staff. Tom Furley went to… Audio
MPI steps up scrutiny of overseas yachts after fruit fly scare
Overseas yachts arriving in New Zealand are under intense scrutiny this season -- after last summer's fruit fly scare in Whangarei. Audio