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
New ZealandDoC beefs up security as more staff attacked over 1080Govt forced to spend millions on security as anti-1080 abuse against DoC staff rises.02 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandBudget: Cash boost to keep DOC rangers safe from threatsMillions to be spent to keep DOC staff safe at a time of rising attacks over 1080 poison.30 May 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHauraki Gulf: How to save our big blue backyard"When we stop putting ourselves above the environment, we will get change."27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fearsWaipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fears19 May 07:24 PM
New ZealandJet boat crash: Chopper crew rescue one but second man swept awayA man is missing after a horror jet boat crash on the West Coast.17 May 09:37 AM
TourismPeak tourism: 1 million visitors to Aoraki Mt Cook a year3.9 million Kiwis and 1.8 million foreign tourists visit conservation areas every year.15 May 10:28 PM
New ZealandBig blow to kākāpō breeding programme as five birds dieKākāpō breeding programme hits troubled times after one adult and four chicks die.14 May 07:35 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Half way to paradiseThe Maraetotara River is reverting back to its former glory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch13 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandKakapo chick receives pioneering brain surgeryLump on kakapo chick's head was caused by failure of skull bones to fuse before hatching.09 May 09:22 PM
