New ZealandWild boar horror in small village - man comes off second-best against beastResidents fear for the safety of children in a remote Central Otago village.08 Mar 05:12 PM
PoliticsMāori hate Conservation Department, ex-minister tells MPsFormer Conservation Minister Poto Williams tells MPs what another minister told her.22 Feb 04:20 AM
Travel'No place to be in a cyclone': DoC shuts facilities until further noticeDoC has shut many of its North Island campsites and huts as the storm approaches.12 Feb 09:55 PM
KahuReefs 'teeming with life' found on Pātea seabed amid mining caseNiwa says the reefs are rich with thriving plants and animals.09 Feb 09:15 PM
New ZealandDoC defends approach as West Coast bach owners feel ‘pressured’Permitted activity on public conservation land, including baches, is now subject to rates.07 Feb 08:47 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds weka discovery: Bird not seen in Taranaki since 1930sDOC is worried the voracious forager's reappearance could threaten recovering ecosystems.07 Feb 07:52 AM
New ZealandDepartment of Conservation undertakes its annual census of rare geothermal wetland ferns.Rotorua Department of Conservation team is undertaking its annual census.03 Feb 05:52 AM
New ZealandHelicopters and hammers: Wāhine to transform loved hut into riverside treasureThe four-bunk hut has been vandalised and shot at - now it's finally getting some love.02 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandHalf of NZ’s rivers blocked to struggling native fishNZ's extinction-threatened freshwater fish face some of planet's most blocked waterways.25 Jan 12:32 AM
TravelCanadian tourist asks Kiwis why NZ campsites are ‘so depressing’The social media post was quickly flooded with dozens of comments.24 Jan 11:47 PM
TravelName that bird: AI researchers create 'Shazam' for NZ native speciesA new app uses artificial intelligence to identify over 11,000 native birds and plants.24 Jan 01:58 AM
New ZealandTūtūkākā man becomes dad to Pip the dotterel after rescuing egg from stormEven though Pip's chances of survival seemed slim, Dave Gould ploughed ahead.08 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuTe Urewera hut case could cost Tūhoe $200kTe Uru Taumatua says to stop the demolition of Te Urewera huts may cost $200k.26 Dec 03:26 AM
New ZealandLive snake 'ten times as venomous as a rattlesnake' found on Auckland BeachNorth Shore woman Afrika McNall found the snake, alive, on the beach last night16 Dec 01:39 AM
BusinessSubstandard processes but no bias with govt contracts linked to Mahuta familySubstandard processes but no evidence of favouritism in contracts with minister's family.12 Dec 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessConcern over MfE process related to Mahuta family contractsPublic Service Commission advice unheeded in MfE review of Mahuta family contracts.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig task: How to purge pests from NZ’s biggest subantarctic islandIt'd take $80m and most of a decade to purge Auckland Island of pigs, cats and rodents.29 Nov 12:33 AM
New ZealandGene-altering tech could help save NZ's pest-threatened speciesDoC report says gene tech may offer 'breakthrough opportunities' - but with tricky issues.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice reviewing CCTV footage after albatross eggs disappear from DoC siteDoC is working with authorities after albatross eggs disappear.22 Nov 06:29 PM
KahuKiwi firefighter honoured for efforts in Aussie bush firesRotorua firefighter Phil Muldoon worked 16-hour days battling Australian bush fires.20 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandRare, royal visit as king penguin goes walkabout in SouthlandIt's strictly formal attire for this big bird's day at the beach.16 Nov 06:14 PM
New Zealand'Keep well away': Venomous sea snake spotted in Auckland's ViaductThe animal is a 'rare straggler' in New Zealand waters ... but likes to come ashore.15 Nov 03:15 AM
PoliticsHigh Court orders halt to Te Urewera hut demolitionsThe demolitions had been the subject of numerous protests.09 Nov 04:51 AM
TravelDoC sees 1300 overseas applicants for job few Kiwis wantedThe deadline was extended after failing to get more than three candidates.02 Nov 10:04 PM
TravelBird of the Year: Where to spot the rock wren in the wildThe pīwauwau rock wren has been crowned a 'rock star' of the avian world.31 Oct 02:00 AM
Kahu'It's not just going to stop here': Kaumātua on demolition of Te Urewera DoC hutsTe Uru Taumatua defended its plans in a statement27 Oct 05:33 PM
TravelWild things: Comedy Wildlife Photography finalists revealedLike a David Attenborough blooper reel, this is nature at its most awkward.20 Oct 05:01 AM
TravelRuapehu Life Pass holders looking for a ski field lifelineRuapehu's 14,000 Life Pass holders are wondering about the future of their mountain.12 Oct 04:30 AM
New Zealand'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.'11 Oct 05:28 PM
TravelMilford Sound visitors at 14% as outdoor demand continues to coolNew Zealand's most famous natural landmarks have seen a stark decline says DoC's report.10 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandCase of sea lion biting surfer 'certainly not an attack' - DoCThe mammal put a hole in the surfer's wetsuit.10 Oct 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBat-shipped crazy: Ecologist speculates on animal importers' motives'Bizarre' dead bat shipment perplexes.07 Oct 03:35 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ's quirky kākāpō is just as special on the insideScientists discover kākāpō's gut microbiome is unlike that of any other bird on Earth.02 Oct 05:02 PM
