PoliticsTimeline shift: Pike River mine memorial pushed back beyond earlier targetThe Department of Conservation wants the memorial to be in place prior to the anniversary.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrieving dolphin carrying dead calf prompts warning to keep clear in the Bay of IslandsDoC says the mother may carry the dead calf for days or even weeks.23 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandGovt to use funds from Visitor Levy to restore fire-damaged parts of Tongariro National ParkThe $3.5m fund will be spent over five years on the damaged areas.23 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandInvestor proposal to return Chateau Tongariro to hotel status should be considered - mayor12 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandDoC investigates after Tongariro shuttle operator allegedly puts hikers on track in dangerous weather11 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandCable car vision for Queenstown moves step closer with early fast-track release10 Feb 08:28 PM
PremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Frozen yoghurt your way with Mount Maunganui’s Yomi08 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandConservation dog Scout sniffing out last of Otago Peninsula problem possumsThe Otago Peninsula has almost completely eradicated possums, with the help of Scout. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Feb 08:09 PM
New Zealand‘A significant blow’: Botulism outbreak kills up to 80 rare pāteke ducksThe outbreak has killed up to 3% of New Zealand's entire pāteke population.02 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandThe last hunt: How Scout the terrier is helping finish off possums in conservation zoneThe project has cut possum numbers to near-zero on the Otago Peninsula.02 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandFast-track bid for Bream Bay sand mining project enters key application phaseAn independent expert panel will now weigh the full proposal and evidence.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDogs and drones on warpath to halt wallaby spreadA 12.5km wallaby-proof fence near Rotorua is slowing the pests' southward spread.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBuildings red-stickered, many places still closed in Bay after delugeHighways, walking tracks, campgrounds: What's still closed in the battered Bay of Plenty.23 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandSand mining firm investigated by DoC over protected coralThe firm is seeking Fast Track consent to mine sand at Bream Bay.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCape Brett hut airlift and slips force DoC closures in peak summer periodNine trampers paid for their own rescue flight after slips cut off Cape Brett.20 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandRare white tūī delights Hawke’s Bay bird watcher in apricot tree visitThe bird was spotted by regular Hawke's Bay birdwatcher Ali Allen. 18 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandCape Brett track safety fears after diverted route forces trampers into deep waterWalkers now face steep steps to Oke Bay and tidal rock crossings on the route.18 Jan 04:09 AM
New ZealandTwo beaked whales wash up in Napier on consecutive daysDoC and Mana Ahuriri have worked together to retrieve and bury the two whales.14 Jan 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyLizard lives on the line? Major Aussie housing developer pledges to protect animals at Queenstown siteSeveral hectares of lizard habitat at Homestead Bay are involved.13 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandPod of whales restrands at Farewell SpitAt least six whales from the Golden Bay strandings have died so far.09 Jan 10:35 PM
New Zealand‘Something awful is going to happen’: Hordes of roaming deer spark residents' fearsResidents say roaming deer are eating gardens and causing road near-misses.08 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandMass whale stranding on Farewell Spit Department of Conservation staff and Project Jonah NZ members are on the scene.08 Jan 08:00 AM
New ZealandDoC investigates 'illegal' New Year party near WānakaDoC says between 50 and 100 campers set up on the Newcastle Track site.08 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandNZDF joins search for tramper missing in Kahurangi National ParkAn NH90 helicopter and four specialist canyon teams are scouring the area.07 Jan 09:41 PM
New Zealand'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fearsOspri has tested 99,641 cattle and deer for TB in the region since February.07 Jan 05:00 AM
Lifestyle Pūkeko freed after five days with energy drink can stuck on beak'One thoughtless act can have a major impact on inquisitive birds' - Auckland Council.06 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandCouple surprised to find kiwi trying to have a sleepoverExperts say the kiwi was likely a lost juvenile that had simply wandered in.05 Jan 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Deeply connected': Planting project unites community and tourismThe Ōkārito initiative has planted more than 6000 native trees.01 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Mass fatality’ risk: How Milford Sound upgrades will pull visitors away from ‘catastrophic’ tsunami Milford Sound lies on the Alpine Fault and this could put more than 3500 lives at risk.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A privilege': Pod of dolphins joins Hawke’s Bay man foiling through surf'I was just cruising around and they were jumping around me, in and out of the water.'29 Dec 11:15 PM
