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1080 threat man's sentence increased
The Auckland businessman who threatened to spike infant milk formula with 1080 poison has had 15 months added to his sentence after he was caught in a party pills sting with buckets of illegal drugs.
Kauri disease found in ancient forest
A Far North community that helped save an ancient forest from pests now has a new enemy to contend with - kauri dieback.
Geoffonomics: The economics of 1080 vs trapping
Geoff Simmons an economist at the Morgan Foundation discusses the Conservation Minister's announcement of the largest ever 1080 drop to try to reduce pest numbers. Audio
Government to take control of 1080 rules
The government plans to nationalise the rules for using 1080 poison and other pest control methods.
Kerr receives 8 years for 1080 infant formula threats
The man who threatened to put 1080 poison in infant formula has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison. Edward Gay reports. Audio
1080 blackmail driven by money - judge
A judge has ruled that an Auckland businessman was driven by money when he threatened to spike infant milk formula with 1080.
Man who threatened baby formula spiking realised arrest likely
An Auckland businessman says he felt sick after sending letters threatening to spike infant formula with 1080, and knew he'd probably get caught when he sent an anonymous retraction letter to police.
…Man says he was grieving for wife when made formula threat
An Auckland businessman who threatened to spike infant milk formula with 1080 says he was grieving for his wife and in a bad state when he made the threat. Jeremy Hamish Kerr sent letters to Fonterra… Audio
Young Scientists: Alexandrea Whyte
Young researcher Alexandrea Whyte has been out in dense bush hunting for weta and beetles, to see if they've been affected by 1080 poison drops in the area to control predators. It's the fourth of a… Audio
What are the barriers to making New Zealand predator free?
In the long term some experts believe many native species will be driven to extinction by introduced cats, rats, stoats and possums - the only survivors would be those living in predator free… Audio
Blooming heck! Here come the rats and stoats
A boom in predator numbers is predicted as beech trees, which provide their food, go into full bloom across the country.
Blackmail-accused keeps name secret - for now
A man accused of attempted blackmail and threatening to contaminate infant milk formula with the poison 1080 has succeeded in keeping his name secret
Businessman to reappear in court over 1080 threat
A 60-year-old businessman will reappear in court next week on charges of attempted blackmail over a threat to contaminate infant milk formula with 1080.
Industry counts cost of 1080 threat
The 1080 infant formula threat cost New Zealand's dairy sector millions of dollars in loss of reputation, an industry body says.
MPI counts cost of 1080 baby formula scare
The Ministry of Primary Industries says the 1080 infant formula threat has cost the country tens of millions of dollars. MPI's deputy Director General, Scott Gallacher says while costing the industry… Audio
1080 scare cost infant formula industry millions
The Dairy Companies Association says the 1080 infant formula poisoning threat has cost the sector dearly. Nick Butcher reports. Audio
Anti-1080 campaigner says she's relieved at news of arrest
An anti-1080 campaigner is relieved the police have arrested an Auckland businessman over the threat to contaminate infant milk formula with 1080. Tricia Cheel, who stood for the Ban 1080 Party in… Audio
1080 formula threat cost put at $10m
Michael Barnett who heads the Infant Formula Exporters association of smaller companies puts the total to taxpayers at $10 million. Audio
Businessman charged with blackmail - report from court
A 60-year-old Auckland businessman has appeared in court charged with criminal blackmail over the threat to poison infant milk formula with 1080. Our report Lauren Baker was at the Manukau District… Audio
Businessman charged with blackmail over 1080 formula threat
A 60-year-old Auckland businessman has appeared in court charged with criminal blackmail over the threat to poison infant milk formula with 1080. Kate Newton reports. Audio