Biosecurity New Zealand has temporarily halted the import of Australian tomatoes due to the detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in two South Australian farms. The suspension, initiated after discussions with Australian authorities, will be reviewed in seven days. The virus, which causes yellowing and deformity in plants but poses no threat to human health, has not been found in Queensland, the only Australian state currently permitting tomato imports to New Zealand. The suspension is part of New Zealand's precautionary measures to safeguard its tomato industry, with growers urged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious symptoms.