KahuGovt allocates nearly $151,000 towards investigation on mercury contaminationNgāti Hau pleased with investigation into mercury contamination at Puhipihi mine.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPhotographer's dream! Amazing shots of orca in Mount surfMount Maunganui residents were treated to quite a show by a pod of orca whales.28 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandToa the orca kept alive by DoC despite some experts calling for euthanasiaDoC was hoping Toa could be reunited with his pod – but he died after almost a fortnight.22 Sep 02:48 AM
New ZealandKiller whale cash splash: DoC spent over $129,500 in less than a fortnight trying to keep baby orca aliveToa the orca calf was cared for 24/7 until he died. 21 Sep 10:11 PM
Travel'Once in a lifetime' Curio Bay photo in World Ocean Photographer 2021Award images of surgical waste and rare animals are a health check on our oceans.19 Sep 10:29 PM
TravelI promise to be a better tourist: Do pledges work?Tourism pledges are popping up all over the world. But do they work?17 Sep 01:29 AM
TravelDoC knows what you did last summer: Kiwis' outdoor habits revealedBeach trips and busy carparks; DoC's recent report shows how Kiwis spent their summer.08 Sep 11:16 PM
New ZealandBaby seal in distress in Auckland: Was it the victim of a dog attack?A seal pup was found with cuts on its back on an Auckland's Narrow Neck beach.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSlow down, new seal: Town's fight to protect pup that keeps crossing the road"The last thing we want is for the seal to be hit."05 Sep 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Antarctica to Cave Creek and 1080: DoC's Lou Sanson farewells an extraordinary careerThe job's taken him from Antarctica to Wellington, but it ends where it began - Hokitika.03 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelTime outdoors increases mental resilience, DoC reportNew report highlights inequalities in Kiwis' access to the outdoors during adversity.03 Sep 12:05 AM
New ZealandOrca pod leaves Pāuatahanui inlet, 12 formal warnings given12 formal warnings were issued to people travelling to see the pod under alert level 3.01 Sep 08:49 PM
TravelTrail Guide: Which New Zealand Great Walk should you do?Kiwis have a healthy obsession with the outdoors - plan a post-lockdown Great Walk.01 Sep 03:11 AM
TravelFirst spring kiwi chick 'Hope' born as Alert Level lowersHope was born at 8.20am, hours after the South Island lowered Covid Alert levels.31 Aug 11:03 PM
New Zealand'I thought it was a dead cow': Kekeno swims solo up Havelock North streamThe large seal was sighted on Monday in Havelock North's Karamū Stream.31 Aug 12:22 AM
TravelAbel Tasman track could be opened to bikers and hikersThe Abel Tasman track could become the third Great Walk to permit cyclists.25 Aug 10:49 PM
TravelWhale attacks: Tourism may be changing humpback behaviourSwimming with whales is illegal in NZ waters but some operations continue to offer it.24 Aug 10:31 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: South Island holding its breath as lockdown decision loomsThere have still been no cases in the south despite the Auckland outbreak growing to 72.23 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandMasterton conservation park declares war on rabbitsDoC pledges $700,000 to help get rid of 'those pesky rabbits' at wildlife centre.21 Aug 05:56 AM
New ZealandEndangered bats seen for the first time in Franz Josef in decadesOne of the country's most endangered mammals has been seen in Franz Josef.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mother whale and calf play next to surfersResidents were amazed with what they saw on Sunday.10 Aug 08:24 PM
TravelGuide companies suspected of gaming DOC booking systemDOC compliance team were alerted to 'suspicious' bookings.09 Aug 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Killer' corgis form part of feral dog problem in Far NorthFar North authorities must act before a wild dog mauls or kills a human, says a local.09 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandOutgoing boss optimistic NZ can be predator freeOutgoing boss of Crown-owned company hopeful over NZ's bold bid to be predator-free.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaka Kotahi plans to fill in bats' roosts to force them to relocateBlocking up roosts is a relatively new practice and one that divides opinion.01 Aug 10:41 PM
New ZealandDoC criticised for 'scare tactics' over sanctuary proposalDepartment of Conservation accused of providing 'inadequate' information.29 Jul 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu$20m boost a 'game-changer' for Northland jobs, environmentJobs for Nature programme will support 12 projects and create 324 jobs across Northland.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPoison in tampons used to kill feral dogs in Far NorthLocals frustrated by the ongoing menace have taken to desperate measures.28 Jul 06:15 PM
New ZealandMilford Sound master plan: Entry fee for overseas visitors?It's been announced work into the future of Milford Sound will proceed to the next stage.28 Jul 01:36 AM
New ZealandSinister threats to attack DoC staff, shoot down choppersSinister threats about attacking staff, shooting down helicopters, among cases this year.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Kahu'Toa passed quickly, surrounded by love': Sunrise marae burial for baby OrcaToa died surrounded by love, DoC says.23 Jul 08:35 PM
EnvironmentBruce Clarkson praised as a treasure to council and the city"Waiwhakareke the best example of urban restoration in the whole country."23 Jul 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNorthland dune lakes are torn between saving native biodiversity and trout fisheryKDC Reserve Management Plan 2016 identifies trout as pest fish, continues ban on release.23 Jul 05:30 PM
