Tūtūkākā man becomes dad to Pip the dotterel after rescuing egg from storm
Even though Pip's chances of survival seemed slim, Dave Gould ploughed ahead.
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Te Urewera hut case could cost Tūhoe $200k
Te Uru Taumatua says to stop the demolition of Te Urewera huts may cost $200k.
Live snake 'ten times as venomous as a rattlesnake' found on Auckland Beach
North Shore woman Afrika McNall found the snake, alive, on the beach last night
Substandard processes but no bias with govt contracts linked to Mahuta family
Substandard processes but no evidence of favouritism in contracts with minister's family.
Concern over MfE process related to Mahuta family contracts
Public Service Commission advice unheeded in MfE review of Mahuta family contracts.
Big task: How to purge pests from NZ’s biggest subantarctic island
It'd take $80m and most of a decade to purge Auckland Island of pigs, cats and rodents.
Gene-altering tech could help save NZ's pest-threatened species
DoC report says gene tech may offer 'breakthrough opportunities' - but with tricky issues.
Police reviewing CCTV footage after albatross eggs disappear from DoC site
DoC is working with authorities after albatross eggs disappear.
Kiwi firefighter honoured for efforts in Aussie bush fires
Rotorua firefighter Phil Muldoon worked 16-hour days battling Australian bush fires.
Rare, royal visit as king penguin goes walkabout in Southland
It's strictly formal attire for this big bird's day at the beach.
'Keep well away': Venomous sea snake spotted in Auckland's Viaduct
The animal is a 'rare straggler' in New Zealand waters ... but likes to come ashore.
High Court orders halt to Te Urewera hut demolitions
The demolitions had been the subject of numerous protests.
DoC sees 1300 overseas applicants for job few Kiwis wanted
The deadline was extended after failing to get more than three candidates.
Bird of the Year: Where to spot the rock wren in the wild
The pīwauwau rock wren has been crowned a 'rock star' of the avian world.
'It's not just going to stop here': Kaumātua on demolition of Te Urewera DoC huts
Te Uru Taumatua defended its plans in a statement
Wild things: Comedy Wildlife Photography finalists revealed
Like a David Attenborough blooper reel, this is nature at its most awkward.
Ruapehu Life Pass holders looking for a ski field lifeline
Ruapehu's 14,000 Life Pass holders are wondering about the future of their mountain.
'Devastating' impacts from triple fatal helicopter crash
'Every day, when I wake up, I think about what could have been...this has ruined my life.'
Milford Sound visitors at 14% as outdoor demand continues to cool
New Zealand's most famous natural landmarks have seen a stark decline says DoC's report.
Case of sea lion biting surfer 'certainly not an attack' - DoC
The mammal put a hole in the surfer's wetsuit.
Bat-shipped crazy: Ecologist speculates on animal importers' motives
'Bizarre' dead bat shipment perplexes.
Why NZ's quirky kākāpō is just as special on the inside
Scientists discover kākāpō's gut microbiome is unlike that of any other bird on Earth.
DoC survey reveals two types of outdoor visitor. Which are you?
There are two distinct types of visitor. Should they be charged differently?
Wealthy Northland property owner admits his dog killed a kiwi
Brian Angliss will oppose the mandatory destruction of his dog.
Conservation week 2022: Bay groups work to improve the environment
This year's theme is taking action for nature.
DoC reviews contract awarded to minister's husband's company
DoC scrutinising award of contracts to Gannin Ormsby consultancy.
Tiaki – Tourism operators leading the charge for nature
Conservation Week encourages Kiwis to get involved in nature and help take care of it.
Death of tramper sparks changes to DOC volunteer hut warden training
DOC has improved visitor safety information on several routes in the Nelson Lakes.
Mangaiti blessing celebrates official gully opening
The vision for the gully was to restore the native vegetation to pre-European status.
Te Paina set to be returned to iwi and hapū
Joy and relief at return of historically and culturally significant reserve.
Young kiwi moving house into regenerating native bush
Kiwi head into former pine block land in Hawke's Bay.
Big stink: NZMCA blasts outdoor group over public poo review
Muck-slinging and bickering continues to blight the freed-camping review.
Prime Minister wades in on public poo law review
There are calls to change the controversial law on where you can answer nature's call.
