TravelToilet backlog closes NZ’s favourite alpine hut walk for 'foreseeable future'NZ's most popular hut has been closed to day walkers after a busy summer.18 Feb 08:30 PM
TravelBlocked loo causes 'frustration' for Mt Cook trampersA popular trail has been closed because the toilets are too full, causing frustration.18 Feb 07:47 PM
New ZealandPenguins are not sick, just moultingDoC asks people to leave little blue penguins alone as they come ashore to moult.16 Feb 02:49 AM
New ZealandExplained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fireWith most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.14 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandAnd then there were four: Another kākāpō removed from sanctuaryMore than half the kākāpō in the mainland sanctuary trial have now been sent home.13 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandVisiting the oldest tree in the forestWalkers share highlights from one of the many treks on offer in the central North Island.13 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandCeltic cross discovered on ancient Kaimanawa wall near Lake TaupōAn amateur historian scraped off moss to discover a carved symbol.12 Feb 01:38 AM
New ZealandThe place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasingThe project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.10 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Senseless, sickening’: Swastikas painted on DoC hutVandals have painted swastikas on a restored backcountry hut on the West Coast.08 Feb 06:10 AM
New ZealandNorth Shore 'poisoning' mystery: Calls for calm as suspicion growsResults of MPI testing are in - but offer no answers.08 Feb 03:26 AM
New Zealand‘Bat central’: Critically endangered mammals found in Central Hawke’s BayColony of flying mammals found in farm-shed roof in Central Hawke's Bay.07 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandHistoric two-storey Napier courthouse sold, but to whom?In Crown hands 150 years, sale plans were revealed by new owners in late October.01 Feb 03:36 AM
New Zealand'In a pretty bad way': Three pilot whales die in 24 hours on Baylys BeachA few hundred people attended the stranding on Monday. Refloating attempts were in vain.29 Jan 11:59 PM
New ZealandStranded whale dies at Christchurch beachOfficials are planning a recovery operation for the seven-metre-long fin whale.28 Jan 07:01 PM
New ZealandThe small but mighty battle it out in NZ Bug of the YearContestants need a hard outer shell to make it in this competition.26 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMahia shark warning issued after mass ‘whale’, dolphin strandingSeveral shark species feed on whales and dolphins, including their carcasses.26 Jan 03:29 AM
New ZealandFight for historic Ruapekapeka Pā battle grounds continuesMore hapū management is part of the action plan for the next three years.26 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandTourist death: DoC launch investigation after young girl fell from rock near viewing platformThe Department of Conservation will launch an internal investigation into the death.25 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandMore kākāpō exiled from Waikato sanctuaryThe birds arrived at Sanctuary Mountain in July and September last year.25 Jan 06:15 PM
Travel‘Whale poo’ discovery could make Whangaruru local $20,000 richerA chance beach discovery by a Northland local was nothing to sniff at.24 Jan 07:10 PM
CrimeInternational rugby player killed endangered NZ birds and boasted on Instagram'We f**kn love birds ay.'24 Jan 05:26 AM
TravelBlack, white and all over the runway: Penguin delays flights at Wellington AirportFlightlessness didn’t stop a penguin from storming the runway at Wellington.24 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandDoC wants a track to Cathedral Cove but no guaranteesA solution that is not resilient to climate change is not an option, DoC says.24 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandHundreds of protected birds take up residence in small North Island townThere are mixed feelings over the arrival of the 200-strong colony.23 Jan 10:22 PM
New ZealandRisky and closed but 'thousands' still walking to Cathedral CoveDoC has removed staff from the site because of public abuse.22 Jan 04:39 AM
New ZealandWatch: Mass stranding - desperate attempt to save whales at Hawke’s Bay beachLocals flocked to a beach in Mahia to try to save the stranded pilot whales.21 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandBooming sea lion population has surfers, golfers, motorists on high alertPregnant sea lions are moving further inland than usual to give birth.18 Jan 11:06 PM
New ZealandVideo of man holding struggling gull by neck prompts call for 'punishment''I'll break your neck,' the man says in the video as others can be heard laughing.12 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandNot 'a turkey': Tanker driver helps kākāpō dodge deathMotorist who saved a kākāpō from a Waikato highway initially thought it was a turkey.11 Jan 10:49 PM
New ZealandGovernment asked to fund new 3000ha protected bird areaZealandia founder Jim Lynch described the proposal as a 'super sanctuary'.04 Jan 08:24 PM
New Zealand'Doubled' capacity: Inside the new home of NZ's largest kiwi hatcheryThe first kiwi chick has already been born at the new facility.04 Jan 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Destructive': Napier bird colony threatened by vandalsResidents are being asked to report incidents to an emergency hotline.04 Jan 03:56 AM
New Zealand'Fish can't scream': Pregnant shark dragged to shore, cut open while still aliveGraphic video shows the shark being cut open and her live babies spilling out.03 Jan 01:09 AM
TravelMake tracks! Busiest walking trails this summer revealedWhich trails are expecting the most footfall this Summer?22 Dec 06:00 PM
