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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMāori-Crown Relations Minister Kelvin Davis visits Pātaua occupation'We'll block the road if we have to': Occupiers tell Māori-Crown Relations Minister.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPike River: More items dragged out for police"We haven't finished yet," recovery mission leader says.26 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Distant cousin' of Covid-19 virus found in threatened NZ fishScientists find 'distant cousin' of Sars-CoV-2 virus in a treasured NZ freshwater fish.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrunner Mine disaster: 125 years since NZ's worst workplace accidentCoal miner John Pattinson died reading his Bible.25 Mar 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuMana whenua occupy DoC land claiming it was unfairly takenA group claiming mana whenua of Pātaua South has occupied an area of contested land.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoar into the season: Deer hunters warned to be safeDoC data shows a spike in hunting activity leads to an increase in injuries.23 Mar 11:07 PM
Kahu'We want the whenua back': Iwi occupies DoC land in NorthlandTe Waiariki and Ngāti Kororā are protesting a potential sale of the land at Pātaua South.23 Mar 06:48 AM
New ZealandSir John Key and Helen Clark team up to save Ardern the kiwiSir John Key and Helen Clark trek into the Hawke's Bay bush to release PM's kiwi namesake.23 Mar 02:49 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council liquidating anti-1080 charityThe charity owes nearly $50,000 to ratepayers and taxpayers over a failed court challenge.20 Mar 12:29 AM
New ZealandMangawhai locals marvel at magnificent mako cruising the watersTo spot a short-finned mako in shallow water is unusual but not unheard of.19 Mar 04:00 PM
