Crime'Slack practice': Fisher trawled in zone protecting threatened dolphinsWarrick Harris 'should have known better' when he trawled in the prohibited zone 19 times.08 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Pest Patrol – dogs enlisted for pest-free Banks Peninsula successPest Free Banks Peninsula wants to eradicate all animal pests by 2050.08 Sep 04:37 AM
New Zealand‘Upsetting and horrific’: Young sea lion shot and killedDoC investigating attack on female sea lion in "nationally vulnerable" population.07 Sep 11:05 PM
LifestyleSecret test Robert Irwin's girlfriend had to passThe 19-year-old's mum and sister appear to be quite protective of his heart.04 Sep 11:49 PM
KahuAct Party will reinstate gas exploration, while Peters takes aim at Māori eliteDavid Seymour wants to axe Te Mana o te Wai and reverse oil and gas exploration ban.03 Sep 07:22 PM
New ZealandThe smart science helping pull kākāpō back from the brinkScientists gene-map most of NZ's kākāpō to create the richest dataset of its kind.28 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuRangatahi in south Canterbury are finding a connection to their marae through conservationArowhenua Marae in Temuka has established a native plant nursery.17 Aug 09:15 PM
New ZealandThis AI-powered pest-buster can pick kea from stoatClever traps that can pick pests from native species set to join NZ's war on predators.15 Aug 03:54 AM
New ZealandIncreasing kiwi deaths prompts conservation groups to caution dog ownersSuspected dog attack behind another dead kiwi in Northland.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to buy land at centre of pōhutukawa controversyFar North land occupation over pōhutukawa felling ends after two years.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic:' Penguin pair mauled by dogThe two native penguins were killed at a Seatoun reserve.04 Jul 09:12 PM
New ZealandNo tall story: World Giraffe Day celebrated a decade onCelebration of world’s tallest animal highlights threats to survival, conservation effort.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi around the world: Where our national icon has lived overseasThe plight of kiwi Paora left some surprised that our icon can be found outside NZ.24 May 02:35 AM
New ZealandDNA, drones and data: Could smart tech help us win our war on pests?A new Govt report sets out how breakthrough tech can be used in the predator-free mission.30 Mar 04:46 AM
New ZealandSensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearingData on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.08 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandWealthy Northland property owner admits his dog killed a kiwiBrian Angliss will oppose the mandatory destruction of his dog.15 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Whanganui to host Coastal Restoration Trust conferenceCastlecliff Coast Care community work recognised. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Just nuts': $2.6m concrete upgrade to 800m cycle trackA cycle-friendly upgrade to an Auckland track beside a sensitive estuary is under fire.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSaving Aroha: Rare kiwi scales mountain, sparks rescueMountain rescue team pluck rowi kiwi from cliff after adventurous bird goes wandering.30 Aug 09:05 AM
BusinessOrder to stop conservation efforts frustrates crib ownerEfforts to shore up dunes near bach draws fire.29 Jul 09:10 PM
New ZealandDoC asks for sightings of whale tangled in lineThe whale was last spotted at the tip of the South Island, and is likely heading north.24 Jun 12:59 AM
New ZealandGreat Walks tourist fee hike a success: DoCBookings by people living in New Zealand had increased from 39 per cent to 52 per cent.09 May 02:39 AM
New ZealandA Kiwi helping kiwi: Wendy Sporle honoured for conservation workA lifetime of work has seen kiwi conservationist Wendy Splore honoured.30 Dec 06:00 PM
TravelThe Russian town plagued by hungry polar bearsResidents of a remote Russian town are under siege from hungry polar bears.17 Oct 08:26 PM
New ZealandBig bird: Kererū crowned New Zealand's Bird of the YearHumble kererū beats out the kākāpō and kakī to win Bird of the Year competition.14 Oct 08:12 PM
TravelBaited: Endangered sharks impaled to protect touristsShocking pictures show how endangered sharks are being impaled to protect tourists.05 Oct 01:10 AM
TravelDiCaprio's beach is closed indefinitelyOne of Thailand's most famous beaches has been closed indefinitely to prevent damage.03 Oct 07:15 PM
TravelScotland: Local sentiment stacks up against tourist stone pilesCleanup to remove pyramids of stones on Unesco-listed beaches and on the Isle of Skye.20 Sep 10:09 PM
Travel40 per cent of young turtles killed by ocean plasticPlastic pollution threatens sea turtle population, who mistake rubbish for food.16 Sep 11:47 PM
New ZealandYellow-eyed penguin chick euthanised after suffering severe flipper injuryThe chick attracted attention for its speedy trek up the coast of the South Island.28 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandWorld-famous kākāpō Sirocco reappearsNew Zealand's "spokesbird for conservation" has been found after being lost for two years.07 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandMajor conservation blow: Kakapo dies from heat stressThe unseasonably dry weather claims its first casualty.04 Dec 07:31 PM
New ZealandFarmers to fence off waterways - GreensA Green Party policy would require all farmers to fence off rivers, lakes, waterways and wetlands from stock with a buffer zone for vegetation by mid-2017.07 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandDolphin adopts new calfA bottlenose dolphin thought to have lost its calf has adopted a baby of another species.15 Aug 06:00 PM
