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New Tourism Minister on more international visitors - and who pays for infrastructure
Upston has announced $60m in tourism initiatives, but none are additional investments.
Venomous sea snake killed after dog attack at Auckland beach
The snake was likely blown ashore by strong winds and needing rest.
‘Obscene’ amount of poo on popular Southland hiking track prompts potential dog ban
'They return covered head to toe in dog excrement'.
'I think they’re pretty cute': Rare Gollum fish a precious find
The large-eyed fish is named after the Lord of the Rings character.
‘Time is running out’: Urgent plea to save Kaimanawa horses from cull
More than 250 Kaimanawa horses need homes to avoid being culled.
'Life in all places’: Showing Bay's thriving underwater world to a new generation
The 'middle of nowhere' turns into the middle of everywhere - just dip your head under.
Daylight kiwi fight caught on video reveals rare territorial clash
Two kiwi birds fought in daylight, revealing territorial behaviour.
Hot water issues causes another weeks-long closure of Mōrere Hot Springs
The natural saltwater hot springs had only reopened three months earlier after two years.
Why a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in Waihī
Is its investment dependent on fast-track approval?
Life on the edge of NZ’s highest peak: Inside the Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue team
The Herald joined the highly-trained group on a hair-raising training mission.
Wildlife Act changes coming after court ruled Mt Messenger permit unlawful
Minister says changes will be targeted and narrow.
Revealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three years
The Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.
Hundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chase
Experts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.
‘Wow, that’s a moose’: US tramper claims rare sighting, DoC workers have doubts
The department pours cold water on the claim, saying it was probably a red deer.
‘Roaming freely’: Dogs linked to spate of kiwi deaths in Bay of Islands
Conservation groups are frustrated by ongoing kiwi deaths in the area.
Te Whara/Bream Head should be closed due to sacred land, hapū say
The Bream Head walkway is nationally significant but was the site of ancient wars.
Rare great white shark footage in NZ waters a ‘shock’ to researchers
A curious great white shark has been captured eyeballing a camera.
From rescue to research: Green turtles released for major project
Five green turtles were released into Rangaunu Harbour in the Far North.
Digger does its duty to deal with invasive weed
DoC is using a collaborative effort to remove an invasive weed species.
Letters: Bayly’s holiday a slap in the face for hard-working Kiwis
OPINION: Also in today's letters – investment summit; Greens on growth; DoC 'kill' permit
‘Unlawful’: DoC gave NZTA permission to kill kiwi
Ministerial consent now allows construction to continue, despite the ruling.
Number of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency says
In New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.
'Quite emotional': Incredible photos show pod of 450 dolphins off Kaikōura coast
'There are other creatures in this world that deserve to share it with us.'
Why 450-piece waka discovery on Chatham Island is a historic find
The limited excavation of a waka on Rēkohu has finished.
Editorial: Latest incidents a reminder of dangers of NZ's alpine environment
OPINION: Tramping deaths are a reminder to all of our unforgiving wilderness.
Watch: Beachgoers attempt rescue of mako shark at Christchurch’s Sumner Beach
The shark washed ashore at Sumner Beach on Thursday night, prompting a police call out.
Watch: Great white shark with rope around its tail sparks DoC rescue effort
The shark was seen in Waikato with a rope around its tail.