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Banks says Zespri is not doing a good job

Zespri 'dodgy', says Banks video

John Banks is calling for an inquiry into Zespri, after a Chinese subsidiary of was fined $11 million for double invoicing.

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Stalled meat almost ready to go - Guy video

Nathan Guy has reiterated his belief that NZ meat has been stalled at customs in China because of a documentation issue.

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Meat may be 'starting to move' video

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says New Zealand meat stalled at Chinese customs may already be starting to enter the country.

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Minister of Primary Industries Nathan Guy

Held-up meat costing millions video

Govt officials now admit they don't actually know why China is blocking New Zealand meat and they also don't know when it will end.

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Beagles have been very successful detector dogs in New Zealand airports, mail centres, cruise ships and wharfs (Photo: Charlotte Whiteacre).

Biosecurity beagles meet their boss video

The Minister for Primary Industries visited four beagle puppies this morning which are due to start training as biosecurity detector dogs.

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Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce (file)

Science hub planned for Lincoln

New plans for a world-class agricultural research and education facility have been unveiled by the Government today.

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A drought affected farm in Blenheim (Reuters)

Drought status could last to September

The drought status covering much of the country is likely to remain in place until at least September despite recent rainfall.

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Sheep eat grain and hay in a drought-effected paddock in Blenheim (Reuters)

Rain 'start of the end' for drought video

The weekend's rain has brought relief to farmers, who have been suffering through the worst drought in 70 years.

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Farmers can access Govt funding to help buy feed for their stock

Entire North Island officially in drought

The Government has officially classified the entire North Island as being in a state of drought.

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Drought declared in Northland

A state of drought has officially been declared in Northland by the Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy.

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Drought decision on the way video

Northland farmers are set to find out if they will get a drought declaration after weeks of hot, dry weather.

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Veterans Affairs Minister Nathan Guy (file)

30 veterans to attend Korea commemorations

Up to 30 Kiwi veterans will be funded by the Government to attend commemorations in July.

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Dawn services are held at Anzac Cove each year (Reuters)

Input on 2015 Gallipoli ballot wanted

New Zealanders will be asked what sort of balloting system should decide who gets to attend the Anzac Day centenary celebrations at Gallipoli in 2015.

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Immigration Minister Nathan Guy says immigration officers will have similar authority to customs and fisheries officers (file)

New powers for immigration officers

Immigration officers have been given new search and detention powers which the Government says will mean they're less reliant on the police.

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