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
New Zealand'We are devastated': Baby orca Toa diesThe orca was being cared for while a hunt for its pod was underway.23 Jul 10:05 AM
New ZealandFine weather opens window to find baby orca Toa's podDoC says the orca calf has reacted well to being back in the sea.22 Jul 08:47 PM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: Move to sea pen depends on weatherDoC said the orca remains in a stable condition.21 Jul 11:35 PM
TravelDOC: What Kiwis really think about the 'great' outdoorsDOC feels pressured by growing appetite for limits on natural places.21 Jul 05:28 AM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: DoC has 'contingency plans for all scenarios'Dr Ingrid Visser says they won't euthanase Toa if he remains healthy.20 Jul 08:22 PM
New ZealandMinimise risk: Stranded baby orca Toa to stay in pool for nowWith bad weather, DOC wanted to minimise the number of times the orca had to be shifted.19 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa remains in holding tank as rescue effort enters 'delicate stage'The decision to move the whale out of his sea pen was made based on safety advice.16 Jul 12:35 AM
New ZealandStrong winds hinder efforts to reunite baby orca Toa with his podNorthwesterly winds are expected to make the relocation effort even more challenging.14 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandHelicopter deployed after possible sighting of orca pod on Kāpiti CoastEfforts will focus on the Kāpiti Coast and Marlborough Sounds after reported sightings.13 Jul 10:27 PM
New ZealandRescuers await health results of stranded orcaThe juvenile was found stranded at Plimmerton beach on Sunday afternoon.13 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandMore feral dogs seen on under-siege Far North farmFarmer wants a cull of feral dogs before more animals are killed.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeartbreak as feral dogs slaughter stock in Far NorthFarmer on guard day and night but attacks continue. More than 80 animals killed so far.05 Jul 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRobinson helicopters' safety record in NZ: Are they safe to fly?Wedding party crash puts 'Robbies' back under scrutiny.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Robins return to ManawatūThe moving story of moving 40 birds to their new home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Jul 08:01 AM
Travel$85 private islands and DoC's most deluxe hutsWith hot springs and private islands, these are not your average backcountry bunks.30 Jun 04:22 AM
New ZealandCats and stoats wipe out 40% of tagged kea populationNew research reveals grim toll predators are having on the alpine parrot in one region.30 Jun 12:05 AM
New ZealandRare penguin's delightful selfieEndangered birds colonise remote Fiordland sounds, offering hope of survival.29 Jun 06:42 PM
EnvironmentDoC and Fonterra fighting to eliminate pest fish in local lakeDepartment of Conservation and Fonterra are on a mission to keep Lake Ruatuna free of koi.28 Jun 07:16 PM
New ZealandSNAs here, there and everywhere on West Coast – maps suggestWest Coast mayors this month appealed to the Government to rethink its SNA rules.28 Jun 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Misinformation to spreading violence' discussed as risk, govt documents show"At this stage there have been no specific incidents or concerns received by DHBs."27 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrash investigation: DoC river operations on pauseDoC's Whanganui River operations are 'stopped' for 90 days as a result of collision.24 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Gulf protection law slower than concrete mixerOPINION: The Kennedy Point development is a huge risk to the health of the Hauraki Gulf.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandUsing tech both old and new to tackle wallaby nuisanceDama wallabies are spreading from Rotorua to the Waikato.19 Jun 02:23 AM
TravelBooking glitch causes chaos, Great Walks in great demandWebsite outages cost walkers places on the country's top overnight hikes.17 Jun 05:16 AM
