New ZealandWhere to play in Hawke’s Bay? DoC gives update on reserves ahead of summerDoC wants to get "as much as possible" open for summer 2023.21 Aug 05:31 AM
New ZealandMinisters apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifieldsDocuments have been released under the Official Information Act.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMissing woman found dead after three-day searchJude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga on August 12.15 Aug 04:41 AM
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
KahuFinal push for Taranaki maunga deal before electionUri (descendants) of the eight iwi of Taranaki have until August 16 at 5pm to vote.15 Aug 02:02 AM
New ZealandDead dolphins transported to Massey University to determine cause of deathThe stranding of 6 common dolphins at Ruakākā Beach is the first in Bream Bay since 2001.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSix dolphins found dead in Ruakākā, hapū on-siteIt is suspected low cloud prevented the dolphins from being sighted earlier.13 Aug 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Julian Batchelor's long-simmering property spat before his divisive co-governance tourRoadshow organiser's 15-year battle with DoC, Māori over access to land.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy do people poison trees?From poisoning gum trees in Kerikeri to pōhutukawa in Kaipara; why do people kill trees?11 Aug 06:29 PM
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 Zealand'Doesn't look the best': Northland heritage site marred by tree poisoningAn elderly man has been fined for poisoning 50 trees near Kerikeri's Stone Store.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhitebait ban: Trust says priorities delayed rāhui decisionThe trust had been in talks over the ban since April.08 Aug 11:37 PM
New ZealandDrones being used in search for missing fisherman in RaglanThe fisherman went missing four days ago.08 Aug 01:32 AM
New ZealandNorthland's wandering dog problem likely cause of kiwi deathsNorthland's wandering dog problem apparently continues to cost kiwi lives.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNet loss: Double rāhui for Hawke's Bay whitebait ahead of season openingA whitebait ban is in place - and a stalwart is not happy with the timing.07 Aug 06:13 AM
New ZealandEnviro groups get massive funding boost for greater protection of our natural worldBiodiversity funding to help local taiao groups and private landowners.04 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelKiller whales teaching young to target yachts, say scientistsKiller whales have developed a taste for the ultimate quarry, pleasure yachts.02 Aug 10:58 PM
New ZealandAll sealed up: Sea mammal's surprise morning trip to BunningsStaff resorted to using ovens and dishwashers to keep their unusual visitor contained.31 Jul 01:01 AM
New Zealand$30m and apology for iwi who paid the price for the nation's developmentThe tribes' areas of interest include the middle reaches of the Whanganui River.30 Jul 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: 'Despair' over plundering of marine reservesOPINION: Letters on climate changes, GST on food, Winston, and modern music.28 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelDemand up for Great Walks as huts fill 'instantly' with day-one bookingsDoC has reported that there has been an uptick in demand right from the get-go.27 Jul 02:00 AM
Crime'Worst we’ve seen': Serial poacher sentenced for repeatedly pilfering Auckland marine reserveThe fisherman was caught in the act eight times.26 Jul 05:12 AM
New ZealandRegional council detects rare fish in Hawke's Bay using DNA tracesRare native fish a thrilling find in Wairoa.26 Jul 03:07 AM
New ZealandFight to save the bird on our $100 notePoster bird from Haast Pass on the brink of extinction.23 Jul 07:11 PM
New ZealandNew feathered residents carry message of hopeFour kākāpō are now living at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato.22 Jul 10:30 PM
KahuKākāpō to live on the mainland, first time in 40 yearsThe move of four male kākāpō aims to safeguard the future of the vulnerable birds.20 Jul 11:11 PM
TravelKākāpō wild in Waikato for first time in 60 yearsFour of the world's rarest flightless parrots have been rehomed on mainland New Zealand.19 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandNew machine learning tool spots black petrels hooked in fishing lines 30 times faster than humans canSo far this year, eight black petrel captures have been reported by commercial fishers.18 Jul 10:48 PM
New Zealand'The most compassionate course of action': Stranded distressed dolphin euthanisedThe dolphin had been rescued yesterday before it was found stranded again.18 Jul 02:23 AM
New ZealandSeal waves goodbye to Remuera after becoming too comfortableAfter a few nights, however, it was clear the kekeno was really loving its time on land.13 Jul 05:47 AM
TravelGreat Walk bookings return with a spring in their stepPlanning for the summer walking season is back on track.12 Jul 02:03 AM
New ZealandWild Auckland: First a rogue seal in Papakura, now a reclining kekeno in RemueraThe city's wild ocean residents are moving in as fur seal visits Remuera.12 Jul 01:16 AM
TravelTongariro Great Walk opens for booking: Is DoC's IT system back on track?Great Walk bookings reopen four months after “incredibly frustrating” IT meltdown.10 Jul 07:30 PM
New ZealandThe weird and wonderful natural gems exclusively found in NorthlandMeet the variety of plants and animals that are unique to Tai Tokerau.07 Jul 06:09 AM
