New Zealand'Start of the restart': Wildlife centre welcomes rare kiwi chicks againThe chicks are the first hatched at the centre since before Covid.06 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandTurtles found foraging in Rangaunu HarbourDrones identified 18 green turtles feeding in the northern arbour last summer.05 Nov 12:18 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly rare': Farmers asked to keep an eye out for kakīThe kakī/black stilt is one of the world’s most endangered wetland birds.03 Nov 07:55 PM
Herald NOWDOC Warns Hikers to stay back as South Island tracks hit by snow and slipsWatch03 Nov 06:34 PM
New Zealand27 pilot whales die after stranding on remote Northland beachThe whales were found on Twilight Beach, about 11km south of Cape Rēinga, on Monday.23 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandRecord season for toroa chicks at Otago colonyCooler summer weather and incubator care helped more chicks survive to fly.19 Oct 05:59 PM
New ZealandBarker's $60m factory expansion nearly completeIconic South Canterbury fruit company's expansion will come to fruition later this year.16 Oct 10:25 PM
New Zealand‘The damage was done’: Dogs mauled seal for 30 minutes as owner watched in 'panic'The owner thought the most humane thing to do would be to let the dogs continue.16 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Focus on sustainably grown timber’: Ikea company buys forests in NorthIngka Investments' 12,900ha deal covers nine forests, subject to OIO approval.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mixed messages add to freedom camping issuesOPINION: Responsible freedom camping relies on knowing and respecting the rules.14 Oct 04:00 PM
Herald NOWKea are eating 1080: A conservation crisis?DOC researcher Laura Young explains why kea are being poisoned by predator control efforts - and what’s being done to save this iconic alpine parrot.Watch13 Oct 07:02 PM
New ZealandPoor judgement and alcohol to blame in fatal off-road crash, coroner findsThe driver was nearly three times over the adult blood-alcohol limit.13 Oct 01:12 AM
New ZealandOfficials plot tougher rules for freedom campers in holiday hotspotsA new bylaw proposes a district's designated freedom camping sites jump from one to 15.08 Oct 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommunity help needed to rebuild swing bridge that became a 'symbol of Central Hawke's Bay's vision''The swing bridge has always been more than wood, steel and concrete.'07 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Biggest new marine area in a decade': Gulf protections pass ParliamentThe bill creates 19 new protected zones across the Hauraki Gulf.07 Oct 08:29 AM
New Zealand'Senseless act': Little blue penguin dies from injuries, footage of 'suspicious vehicle activity' soughtThe penguin was found injured on the night of Sunday, September 28, but died soon after.07 Oct 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAgencies warned Govt's board fee increases could impact services, worsen cost pressuresThe Prime Minister said he wasn't concerned.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoC eyes $1m from South Island paid parking trialThe Department of Conservation expects to earn about $1m from the seven‑month trial.04 Oct 12:11 AM
New ZealandThe march of the wallaby: Eradication drive begins on Dunedin's doorstepSince 2011, 22 wallaby sightings have been reported around Dunedin.02 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandMayor backs quake rule changes as boost for Chateau TongariroThe 96-year-old landmark was shut in 2023 because of earthquake risk.30 Sep 07:14 PM
New ZealandNot kidding: Gavin the goat goes on hunting tripsGavin the goat is New Zealand’s first to get a DoC pack goat permit.29 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandCould Molesworth Station become a not-for-profit farm?The current Pāmu lease ends in June 2026, with DoC planning a new tender. 28 Sep 08:24 PM
New ZealandPay-to-park at Aoraki/Mt Cook; new scheme to charge visitors $25 a dayDoC expects to raise about $1.5m from three pilot sites by mid-2026.23 Sep 09:26 PM
New ZealandInvasive wasps attacking a live weta in NorthlandA live weta in Northland being devoured by invasive wasps. Video / Brad WindustWatch22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhale dies after stranding on Dunedin beachDoC staff say the whale showed signs of malnutrition and sickness.21 Sep 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Funding switch': Where the $100 foreign tourist levy is really goingEnvironmental groups say more of the IVL revenue should go towards protecting nature.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPenguin crisis: Emergency fishing ban ordered off Otago PeninsulaNorthern hoiho numbers have plunged 80% since 2008 to just 143 breeding pairs.14 Sep 11:42 PM
