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
New ZealandSaving our taonga: How are endangered species faring?Up to $3.5 million is spent each year to protect five species alone.17 Jun 03:10 AM
TravelHow to bag a space on a Great Walk this yearThere is plenty of space left on the Great Walks, for those who know where to look.16 Jun 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: The verdict on Nick SmithOPINION: If Nick Smith were at the start of his career, he would be managed out of it.09 Jun 05:27 AM
KahuCoast mayors call for halt to all SNA work in wake of protestsWest Coast mayors are calling for a halt to identifying SNAs on private land.08 Jun 02:47 AM
New ZealandKiwi buried in shallow grave in Hawke's Bay to hide dog's fatal attackThe ground around the bird, named Mahika, was covered in dog and human prints.02 Jun 09:18 PM
CrimeGreat white shark meat seized in TaurangaGreat white sharks are protected under the Wildlife Act 1953.31 May 11:16 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: A day in the life of a kiwi keeperLooking after New Zealand's most iconic bird. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 May 09:06 PM
Environment'Mass mobilisation' over SNA policyFNDC has extended deadline for responses to proposed SNA as protests take place.27 May 06:00 PM
EnvironmentTwo rare tāiko rescued and released on Raglan's Mt KarioiDoC sends two tāiko back on seasonal journey after the rare seabirds crash-landed.24 May 10:05 PM
New ZealandPlague warning: Warm March raises odds of beech seeding and pest explosionWarm summer could mean yet another pest-fuelling beech mast in parts of NZ, DOC says.18 May 12:45 AM
New Zealand$1600 for removing artefacts from Northland's historic Ruapekapeka PaNorthland man's $1600 fine for removing artefacts from Ruapekapeka Pa14 May 01:02 AM
New ZealandManawatū coast surprise: Third venomous sea snake turns upThe latest sea snake was found on a beach by an 11-year-old boy looking for shells.10 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandSea lion recovering after apparent great white shark attack in DunedinThe sea lion suffered a 40cm-wide bite to its side.09 May 07:56 PM
New ZealandHiss-tory repeats as second deadly sea snake found in NorthlandSecond highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake found in Northland.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoC investigating grisly remains of great white shark in TaurangaThe great white shark is a protected species under the Wildlife Act.09 May 05:52 AM
New ZealandMajor DoC shake-up on cards? National raises questions after leak of documentsThe draft document has a number of major recommendations that would shake up DoC.09 May 01:52 AM
Kahu'The right thing to do': $10k spent returning dead turtle to CanterburyDoC and Te Papa returned the 350kg honu, washed up in Banks Peninsula, to Canterbury hapū.07 May 09:06 PM
New ZealandKākāpō DNA 'blueprint' to help map thousands of other speciesKākāpō feature first in plan to genetically map every extant vertebrate species on Earth.04 May 03:52 AM
New ZealandHighly venomous sea snake washes up alive on beachA deadly sea snake found alive on a Northland beach is classed as a native.03 May 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuWaiheke marina opponents go for injunction hearingKoroā presence sparks new litigation: May 14 hearing set down.30 Apr 05:22 AM
New ZealandNew and improved: Milford Track's Mintaro Hut open for trampersThe original hut was found to be sitting in a potential rockfall zone.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 1km lost - incredible video shows famous NZ glacier's retreatFootage of the Franz Josef Glacier retreating has been released by authorities.27 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelMemories made of gold: DoC's Lou Sanson best adventuresIsolated huts surrounded by birdsong are the DoC Director General's dream destinations.27 Apr 02:01 AM
New ZealandSailGP: Experts working to avoid 'potentially fatal' crash with Hector's dolphinThe second season penultimate event of the SailGP will be held in Lyttelton Harbour.22 Apr 07:03 PM
TravelDOC shuts great walk hut over bedbug infectionThe huts had their busiest season, but less welcome guests checked in with the hikers.20 Apr 07:32 PM
New ZealandTahr hunting tragedy: Mystery remains but experts have theoriesDoC accepts it could improve information around hazards and risks.13 Apr 08:30 PM
KahuKiri Allan encourages wāhine to get smear test after cancer diagnosis"Please please please #SmearYourMea - it may save your life - and we need you right here."05 Apr 11:19 PM
New ZealandTracks, campground near Cape Reinga closed amid fears of feral dog attacksUp to four packs of dogs seen in area near Cape Reinga; walkers, wildlife at risk.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFive more Northland kiwi killed after suspected dog attackPeople urged to be vigilant about wandering dogs after latest deaths on Purerua Peninsula.04 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuCouncil and DoC want to work with Pātaua occupiersMembers of the Pātaua South occupation met with the mayor and DoC.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Great white shark spotted off Hawke's Bay coastA large marine animal you don't expect to see at Easter spotted off Waipatiki coast.03 Apr 10:22 PM
New ZealandSwimmers urged to watch out after great white sharks spotted off Tauranga, Mt Maunganui beachesReport details of sightings, captures or strandings to the Department of Conservation.02 Apr 01:04 AM
New Zealand'They're all fluff': Ruru gets luxurious spa treatmentThe morepork, also known as a ruru, is one of six rehabilitation cases at Wildbase.01 Apr 10:55 PM
