The University of Waikato was overrun with secondary school students last week who came in their thousands to check out the institution.

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) will revoke the current South Island Nelson-Marlborough Controlled Area and the internal line separating Nelson and Marlborough. The new South Island Controlled Area replacing it will cover: the northern part of Westland; Grey, Buller; Tasman;

The last night’s show on 60 minutes in Australia showcased Varroa destructor in the European Honeybee. You are able to view a compressed version of the program at the following link: http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=560012.