New ZealandRuataniwha Dam land-swap deniedThe protected conservation land must be flooded for the irrigation project to go ahead.05 Jul 08:39 PM
New ZealandSea lion rescue plan fails on fishing: CriticsGreen groups say a sea lion rescue plan fails to address threats by commercial fishing.03 Jul 09:39 PM
New ZealandDog harasses seal at Dunedin beachBeachgoers are being reminded to keep their distance from wildlife.30 Jun 01:25 AM
New ZealandIllegal net-setting caused death of Hector's dolphinA dead Hector's dolphin was found on the West Coast earlier this year.28 Jun 12:41 AM
EnvironmentCHB conservation group wins awardLocal group hailed for "punching above their weight" in fight against Ruataniwha dam.26 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi hit and run leads to plea for careful drivingKiwis are getting hit by cars, with drivers thinking it's a possum.23 Jun 02:36 AM
New ZealandDoC staff not keen to 'play God' with native speciesDoC staff are happy to "play God" with pests - but not with our cherished native species.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCold weather too much for myrtle rust?Colder temperatures may mean myrtle rust might not survive long if it reaches Wellington.21 Jun 04:47 AM
New ZealandPort Hills fire cost DoC $4.5 millionMore than 11,000 hours of staff time went into putting out the devastating fires.20 Jun 06:10 PM
New ZealandScientists in $1.4m myrtle rust studyScientists launch a $1.4 million project to help combat deadly fungal disease.20 Jun 03:46 AM
New ZealandWatch your dogs - another penguin killedSecond penguin death in as many months shows owners aren't watching dogs, says council.13 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandGroup caught fishing in marine reserveA witness spotted people fishing in the marine reserve at Island Bay and reported them.13 Jun 02:08 AM
New ZealandScientists to eavesdrop on Maui dolphinsScientists are set to eavesdrop on the critically endangered Maui dolphin.07 Jun 01:31 AM
New ZealandCourt ruling another twist in shark cage stoushA long-running legal battle around shark cage diving gets into murky waters.06 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandNZ's native birds 'in trouble'A third of NZ's native birds could soon go the way of the moa, a damning report reveals.31 May 02:26 AM
New ZealandDead whale towed away from harbourDead whale towed from harbour after officials thought it may be a shipping hazard.30 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandOre sampling in Karangahake Gorge mineNZH Local Focus: Karangahake Gorge mine to reopen for testing.30 May 06:07 AM
New ZealandFallout from Harrison fraud case continuesA third Government agency has been drawn into the Joanne Harrison case.29 May 11:05 PM
New ZealandDog kills penguin on Wellington waterfrontDogs will see penguins as prey and can kill them in just a few seconds.26 May 01:13 AM
EnvironmentBudget: What's actually being spent on biodiversity?An environmental group has challenged assertions more is being spent on biodiversity.25 May 05:57 AM
New ZealandMyrtle rust: 20 cases now confirmedTwenty properties around New Zealand are now infected with myrtle rust.25 May 04:33 AM
New ZealandBudget: Greens slam environment fundingGreens say the Budget's environment and conservation funding is far below what's needed.25 May 03:04 AM
New ZealandFive Orcas die after strandingVolunteers rescue one stranded orca but five die on a remote Bay of Plenty beach.24 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandGreen groups hope for DoC boost in BudgetGreen groups want to see a big boost in DoC's core biodiversity budget this Thursday.23 May 05:12 AM
New ZealandDoC reviewing inquiry led by fraudsterNew allegations have been made about convicted fraudster Joanne Harrison.22 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandFishing nets: Two more rare sea lions dieTwo more rare NZ sea lions have been killed in squid trawl nets in the Auckland Islands.21 May 02:42 AM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Let DoC do conservation workCOMMENT: The Government has show conservation only has value when it makes a buck.20 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentArtists urged to go wildAn opportunity for local artists to combine creativity and conservation is unveiled today.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rare humpback whale spottedThe rare sighting in Akaroa was a treat for cruise passengers.15 May 09:19 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Did myrtle rust catch NZ off-guard?We asked the Ministry of Primary Industries official heading the response.12 May 01:44 AM
New ZealandMyrtle rust triggers seed-banking rushOfficials are scrambling to gather seeds of 33 native plant species in Myrtle Rust's path.11 May 05:46 AM
New ZealandTree house stoush may not be overAustralian carpenter says he and his friends will just build another tree house.11 May 12:57 AM
New ZealandAnother Wicked Campers complaint upheldThe phrase "I'd rather be dead than cool" on a rental vehicle was deemed offensive.11 May 12:27 AM
TourismHow DoC will spend its $76m windfallDoC will develop new Great Walks, including short ones, with part of a $76m funding boost.10 May 11:26 PM
