PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommunity plays fairy godparent to fairy ternsNew Zealand's most endangered bird is getting another helping hand in Northland.15 Aug 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy this young takahē's quest for love is so importantHis name is Hawkeye – and for one of NZ's rarest species, he's a sign of hope.15 Aug 03:00 AM
KahuAvocado growers in Aupouri Peninsula hamstrung by appealAppeal forces delay in drawing water from aquifer to nourish avocado plants in Northland.09 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn a rustic part of Hawke's Bay coastline, a new seal colony formsAmong big chunks of seawall and an outflow pipe, seals now play. So why is DoC worried?07 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandFisherman hooked over nets in dolphin zoneMPI says it has a zero tolerance policy to illegal fishing05 Aug 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuDOC and Motutapu Farms apologise for burying cows on heritage siteDOC and Motutapu Farms buried cows on archaeological site without consent.31 Jul 07:00 PM
BusinessOrder to stop conservation efforts frustrates crib ownerEfforts to shore up dunes near bach draws fire.29 Jul 09:10 PM
New ZealandGroup that opposed Auckland 1080 drop must pay $40k in court costsThe court ruled its case was "legally without substance", and based on opinion not fact.29 Jul 02:58 AM
New ZealandRat killed on pest-free island MotuiheA trap impregnated with rat scent ended up doing the trick.26 Jul 04:26 AM
EnvironmentNapier City Council wants more control over stormwaterThe 'status quo' is not working in terms of managing stormwater, NCC says.22 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdele Fitzpatrick: Native trees have key role in climate actionCOMMENT: Keep native trees at the front of mind in responding to climate change.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMischievous penguins lie low after making waves at sushi storeNary a flipper, fin or feather was spotted by DOC rangers at Wellington's train station.16 Jul 08:46 AM
New Zealand1080 poison: Threats to DOC staff ramp upThreats have been made to burn down DOC offices and kill or maim workers.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouthland's Hump Ridge gets 'Great Walk' upgradeThe track will receive a $5 million upgrade and be added to the top tier of hikes.13 Jul 11:04 PM
New ZealandHundreds of native fish die in botched transferWellington's Fish and Game manager Phil Teal says none of the rare brown mudfish survived.13 Jul 01:03 AM
New ZealandFungus DNA may help kākāpō crisisAn update on the science efforts behind the fight to save critically ill birds.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nora's Ark' to protect kauri from dieback threatMore than 75,000 kauri to be planted on dieback-free Māori land beside sacred Takou River.12 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandDamaged 1080 trucked 1000km for disposal in Marton landfillThe 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.11 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandMako shark washed up on Waihi Beach likely killed by fishermenSpecies's taste for fish also commonly consumed by humans puts them in danger.09 Jul 07:42 AM
EnvironmentNative wildlife to benefit from Ruapehu 1080 operationAerial 1080 operation around Mount Ruapehu in late July will have conservation benefits.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOil spill north of Cape Reinga being investigatedOily seabirds and fishing gear were the first sign something was amiss.03 Jul 02:18 AM
New ZealandDOC calls in the troops to help clean up West CoastThe Defence Force is going on rubbish duty on the West Coast.02 Jul 07:18 AM
New ZealandDoC admits 'significant failings' in Cape Kidnappers track promotionDoC has admitted it was a mistake promoting the Cape Kidnappers track as a hike.27 Jun 05:14 AM
New ZealandDoC asks for sightings of whale tangled in lineThe whale was last spotted at the tip of the South Island, and is likely heading north.24 Jun 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRat 'tsunami' invading homes, threatening wildlifePest control firms rushed off feet with double the usual number of rodent-related calls.23 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandBackyard rat trapping brings back birdsGroup aims to have rat traps in a quarter of backyards.21 Jun 02:50 AM
New ZealandIt's not just Titirangi: Rat infestation doubles across NZExpert reveals there is a huge explosion in rat numbers in both forests and urban areas.20 Jun 02:56 AM
TravelCowboy guides: 1 in 4 tourist operators fail DOC complianceTourism activities in Westland, Otago, Wakatipu and Fiordland were all checked.17 Jun 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWilding war: The pest that could swallow a quarter of NZConservationists have swept a plant pest off Rainbow Mountain. But the battle isn't over.16 Jun 12:40 AM
New ZealandLocals told to lay their own traps in rat-infested village centreThe council says it has limited powers to control the infestation of cat-sized rodents.14 Jun 05:46 AM
OpinionCape Kidnappers beach walk: Where death and taxes potentially awaitEditorial: The beach opening is a victory for common sense, right? Not really.09 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandTaranaki pest purge gives hope for NZ's 2050 missionTaranaki's $47m mission to become pest-free is being watched closely by conservationists.02 Jun 11:49 PM
EnvironmentQueen's Birthday Honours: Laurence Gordon, MNZMHe has no degree, is often critical of DoC, and has learnt on the job ... now he's a MNZM.02 Jun 07:00 PM
PoliticsLetters: Homeless suffer prejudicePerhaps it's Palliative Care who need to "take their heads out of the sand".02 Jun 05:00 PM
