New ZealandWatch: Residents spots orca at Takapuna Beach 'literally' 2m awayOne orca was spotted closer to shore, and then another big fin popped up.29 Jun 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisineFine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.27 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandFeral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation parkAn eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.25 Jun 07:40 PM
New ZealandEngineer called in as project to reopen Shine Falls beginsThe track will stay closed until safety is confirmed, DoC says.22 Jun 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horsesThere are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate. 20 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandAoraki/Mt Cook alpine rescue team suspended for winter after staff departuresPolice will co-ordinate rescue operations via other SAR teams and helicopter providers.19 Jun 10:14 PM
New Zealand'A let-down': Iwi challenges DoC, minister over ski field dealsThey allege the Crown ignored Treaty obligations by not engaging with them.18 Jun 09:18 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird fluIn October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.16 Jun 10:18 PM
New Zealand'As rare as kākāpō': Giant snails get special care in unique projectTwo thousand giant snails are kept in fridges as an insurance policy by the DoC.15 Jun 06:23 PM
New Zealand1000 kills and counting: Golf course's predator control successHastings Golf Course bird life thrives as predator numbers decline. 15 Jun 06:00 PM
TravelWhy Aoraki Mt Cook is doubling as Everest in Tenzing biopic 'It’s an iconic setting for an incredible story.'12 Jun 07:31 AM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Conservationists criticize NZ trawling practices after six-tonne coral catchCEO of WWF NZ speaks with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW after the coral was accidentally caught off Christchurch last year. Video / Herald NOWWatch10 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'David Attenborough would be mortified': 6 tonnes of coral caught by trawler off ChristchurchFisheries New Zealand says incidents involving this amount of coral are "very rare". Video / Cameron PitneyWatch10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDoC decides not to reopen popular campsite damaged by cycloneFamilies used to go to Glenfalls every Christmas for a cheap holiday – now they can't.05 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Questions we need to answer': School trip to backcountry hut ends in group being airlifted outThe group set off despite a weather watch, which turned into a warning en route.05 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandNew hut in works as Tongariro Great Walk delays openingWalkers face a 20km trek between Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts.05 Jun 12:01 AM
New ZealandGovernment rejects plan to bar cruise ships from Milford SoundThe Government has rejected a vision to ban cruise ships from Milford Sound and close its airstrip while announcing $15.2m for infrastructure upgrades & conservation projects.Watch04 Jun 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Mad rag': Fears toxic weed will spread beyond NorthlandMadagascar ragwort is highly invasive and can poison livestock.03 Jun 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considering 'demolition' for Chateau Tongariro, deemed a ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025Options are being investigated for the site, 'including demolition'.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWild-born kiwi find causes a buzz in Hawke's Bay'Sure enough, here is this beautiful little bird hunkering down in a hole.'01 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Cat-shaped hole': Call to include feral cats in predator strategySome groups warned of the need to draw a clear line between feral and domestic cats.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDolphin decline in Bay of Islands as boaties flout sanctuary rulesBottlenose dolphin populations in the Bay of Islands continue to decline, research says.26 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandMōrere Hot Springs to reopen next week after being shut for two monthsThe tourist attraction has been closed for critical infrastructure repairs.20 May 05:03 AM
TravelMore than 1000 flood to DoC camp website to book as new system launches Spots at Tōtaranui, Momorangi and Anaura Bay open tomorrow at 9.30am.20 May 12:11 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi released on Waiheke Island for first timeWaiheke Island is the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi have been released.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSave the Kiwi!' 10 Kiwi bird released onto Waiheke Island10 kiwi were transferred from neighbouring Pōnui Island to Te Matuku Peninsula at the eastern end of Te Motu-ārai-roa/Waiheke Island. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismGlimmer of hope for Chateau Tongariro restoration as former lessee accounts for $5m provision A door may be opening at the Chateau: Hope for repair funds and operator interest.16 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandTramper made himself comfortable, set off beacon before dying of fall injuriesHe wandered on to a steep and slippery slope from which he probably fell, says inquest.15 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandIs the South Island still free of 'pond weed' hornwort?Hornwort is considered the worst submerged weed in New Zealand.13 May 10:41 PM
New ZealandAnother protected bird euthanised after found with injuryRecently, Auckland Zoo put down an Antipodean albatross. Now another bird was put down.13 May 01:28 AM
TravelHow to not miss out on booking a popular NZ Great WalkPopular huts book out fast. Here's how not to miss out when bookings open this week.12 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhale reported tangled in fishing gear at Tasman BayProject Jonah said the Department of Conservation was trying to locate the whale.11 May 12:23 AM
New Zealand'Bittersweet': Pike River widow on permanent memorial plansDoC is working with families of the victims on the memorial.07 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleTaupō family of six complete 3048km Te Araroa trail in 218 daysKids as young as six finished the trail with the whole family.07 May 12:07 AM
