New ZealandAerial photos show dozens of sharks off Coromandel beachThe bronze whalers and hammerheads are seen enjoying the sparkling waters.10 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeet the Minister: Kiritapu Allan - from working at KFC to CabinetKiri Allan: I'm a quintessential pragmatist.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New ZealandThere are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRestrictions considered at national parks during peak timesHigh numbers are again expected over this holiday period.06 Jan 07:12 PM
New Zealand'Horror' as island fire threatens world's rarest treeBought by the Crown from Māori in 1908, the island became a nature reserve in 1956.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDramatic pic shows injured climbers roped to side of mountainThe pair, hurt in a rockslide, were forced to spend the night huddling at 1800m.01 Jan 10:26 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue: Climbers caught in terrifying Mt Cook rockfallActivating distress signal probably saved lives, rescuers say.31 Dec 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Keep them under control': DoC's warning to dog owners after attacks on kiwiDogs have recently killed kiwi on the Coromandel Peninsula, prompting the warning.28 Dec 07:06 PM
New ZealandRare white kiwi hatched in captivity deadThe North Island Brown Kiwi should have been coloured brown but was white instead.27 Dec 09:31 PM
New ZealandToxic cocktail of speed and too many vehicles threatening lives on Northland beachFears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.20 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand250 in the world: Rare chicks hatch in ChristchurchTwenty-one eggs were collected by DoC and the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust .09 Dec 07:17 PM
New ZealandLittle penguin rescued from hole in Kāpiti Coast sea wallArmed with leather gloves and a net, a conservationist extracted a trapped penguin.03 Dec 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThousands of cubic metres of rubbish to be moved from Fox Glacier landfillAnother rubbish cleanup is also underway.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 7000 tahr killed in DoC operations for 2020DoC hunters and contractors worked over four months.25 Nov 11:51 PM
New ZealandMass die-off: Little blue penguins fall victim to weather changesThere are fears that warmer seas and other changes could spell disaster for the penguins.25 Nov 08:23 PM
New ZealandOver 100 whales and dolphins stranded in 'horrific' scenesPilot whales and bottlenose dolphins were stranded on the Chatham Islands.24 Nov 07:06 PM
EnvironmentWharf charity decries decision to reject consentsGovt funding of $600,000 for the Mangawhai wharf project has been lost due to the ruling.24 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Traumatised': Woman attacked by 'pig dogs' at picnic spotHorrified daughter looks on, believing her mother and pet would be killed.22 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandKayaker seriously injured after jetboat collisionA kayaker is seriously injured after a collision with a DoC jetboat.18 Nov 08:40 PM
New ZealandTen years on from the Pike River disaster: Nearing the end of the tunnelThursday, November 19 marks 10 years since the mine exploded, killing 29 men.17 Nov 09:49 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Te Arawa strikes back on climate changeIwi and council work together to combat climate change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Nov 11:01 PM
New ZealandCat ban in Hamilton subdivision to protect native batsThe judge ruled the logic supporting a cat ban in the area was 'almost irresistible'.12 Nov 12:05 AM
New ZealandRare ducklings to be sent to Christchurch 'wild duck school'The ducklings will go to the Isaac Conservation & Wildlife Trust.10 Nov 09:12 PM
New ZealandNew Milford Track hut cost blows out to more than $3mThe new 40-bed Mintaro Hut was originally estimated to cost $1.8 million.22 Oct 09:16 PM
New ZealandSeal moved off Christchurch beach; 'a little thin and tired' but healthyThe seal is healthy with no visible injuries.19 Oct 11:38 PM
New ZealandTowns on tenterhooks: Tourism's fight to survive on West CoastSkydivers are among those now doing work for DoC to make ends meet.19 Oct 02:54 AM
New Zealand'Gutted': Vulnerable shorebirds wiped out by catsDomestic cats in Kaikōura are laying waste to the eggs of a rare shore bird.18 Oct 09:01 PM
New ZealandLocals outraged at dumping of shark on Dargaville streetThe illegal dumping of a shark causes waves in local reaction.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil spent $611k to relocate lizards from work siteChristchurch City Council explains the costly process of relocating endangered lizards.16 Oct 02:25 AM
New Zealand'Idiotic behaviour': Penguin-grabbing selfie attempts may earn $100k fineDoC is asking the public to report any such incidents so it can follow them up.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRare stranding of Tawaki penguin in TaranakiFiordland crested penguin found hundreds of kilometres from its natural foraging grounds.12 Oct 04:49 AM
TravelRowi Kiwi hatchery welcomes New Zealand's rarest birdThe flightless bird is even more odd –looking, but endearing when first born.09 Oct 12:52 AM
New ZealandRatepayers fork out $611k to protect rare lizardsBlow out of budget for Christchurch City Council project.07 Oct 08:25 PM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: Long road to recovery for devastated villageFires continue to rage in Mackenzie Basin after consuming 5500 hectares.06 Oct 05:44 PM
