EnvironmentArsenal grows to combat Tangihua pestsThe war on plant and animal pests through more than 1400ha of bush, scrub and farmland between Whangarei and Dargaville is being ramped 30 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandScientists hopeful about albatross numbersScientists just back from an annual white-capped albatross census in the remote and windswept subantarctic islands are hopeful for the welfare of the iconic endemic seabirds.29 Jan 07:38 PM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Volunteers protect rare native Dactylanthus plantVolunteers are pollinating Dactylanthus plants on Mt Pirongia 'paint brush-style' in the hope to repopulate the maunga with the indigenous plant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Jan 04:57 AM
New ZealandCat overboard in nature sanctuaryA pussy could be on the loose in a Northland nature sanctuary.22 Jan 12:47 AM
New ZealandMan charged with 10 Northland arsonsA Northland man has been charged with lighting 10 fires in the Kaipara area that have destroyed areas of conservation land and a forest 19 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandNgaruawahia scrub fire containedThe Hakarimata Track is not in danger from the fire, but remains closed this morning.18 Jan 05:20 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists bound for Auckland IslandsScientists are this week heading to the subantarctic Auckland Islands for an annual survey of white-capped albatross and New Zealand sea lion numbers in the remote and windswept region.17 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandOwha the seal wows ferry commutersA 300kg leopard seal looks to be in Auckland to stay, as the hefty visitor makes itself a summer spectacle for ferry commuters.17 Jan 03:19 AM
TravelStephanie Holmes: Left, right and over itDoC's confusing direction signs raise the ire of Stephanie Holmes.17 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandArson suspected in Arthur's Pass firesA fire which burned through 100ha of hillside near Arthur's Pass last week and four more fires on Saturday are suspected to be the work of an arsonist.16 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandFamily of hut fire victim travel to NZ to visit siteNew Zealand Police have helped a grieving Japanese family to visit the Te Urewera site where their relative died in a fire nine years 15 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandPenguin selfies 'not cool'If people bother the rare penguin moulting in Dunedin it will be moved to a secret location, the Department of Conservation says.12 Jan 05:48 PM
New ZealandThe selfie that could cost up to $250kGetting closer than 50m to a killer whale could set you back a couple hundred thousand or land you behind bars.12 Jan 06:21 AM
New ZealandOur Blue Backyard: NZ is a seabird MeccaIn the second of a five part series on Auckland's big blue backyard, science reporter Jamie Morton talks to seabird expert Dr Brendon Dunphy.11 Jan 04:08 PM
New ZealandBurnt gecko likely to surviveA protected green gecko which suffered severe burns to its four feet during a scrub fire in Northland is expected to survive but won't 10 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandSummer Science: The battle for our islandsScience reporter Jamie Morton talks to Auckland Uni conservation ecologist Dr James Russell about the challenge to sweep islands clear of pest predators.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH73 opens after fire containedRocks have been cleared from the road and drivers should travel with caution.08 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandBusy weekend for helicopter rescuesThere's never a dull day for rescue helicopters.08 Jan 09:20 AM
New ZealandLittle blue penguin spotted in Avon RiverA little blue penguin was spotted in central Christchurch today after making its way up the Avon River.06 Jan 05:04 AM
New ZealandWilliam Trubridge: Rare dolphins still not protectedFreedive world champion William Trubridge has penned a letter to the fishing industry, calling for more action to protect New Zealand's endangered dolphin species.06 Jan 02:45 AM
New ZealandOystercatcher chick hatches at MountThe first of the two oystercatcher eggs has hatched on Mount Maunganui Beach sparking fears the chick and its sibling will become 03 Jan 06:16 AM
OpinionInnovation and perspiration fuel predator-free goalCOMMENT: In 1986, New Zealand pioneered the first offshore island rat eradication at Breaksea Island in Fiordland.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow to save a lifeThis week, the Herald takes a look at Kiwis who are dedicated to helping our animals. Today Jamie Morton talks to Project Jonah's Daren Glover.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy is killer disease drawn to our kauri?Scientists are seeking to solve one of the most intriguing mysteries of the disease that's killing our kauri - why it's attracted to the native tree's scent like we're drawn to coffee.01 Jan 11:46 PM
New ZealandFire crews remain at Matai fireThe fire burning in Matai in the Far North is no longer a threat to people or their homes.31 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandChoppers sent to fight Far North blazeFive helicopters with monsoon buckets have been dispatched to the Far North in a bid to bring a large scrub fire under control.31 Dec 06:39 PM
New ZealandGastro bug hits tramping partyA group of trampers has been struck down with a gastro bug in the Nelson Lakes National Park.31 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandDoC to clean up contaminated mine siteDoC says there is significant arsenic, mercury and cyanide contamination of the soil at the Alexander River mine site.29 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandWhale dies in Caroline Bay near TimaruLocals were unable to save whale that repeatedly stranded on popular beach.26 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandCheetahs used in NZ animal researchCheetahs are among an increasing number of protected species being used for animal research in New Zealand.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlarm as kauri dieback rates doubleKauri dieback infection rates in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park have more than doubled in the past five years.18 Dec 10:13 PM
New ZealandAnt invasion closes popular campgroundA popular Kiwi campsite was closed for three weeks after an ant infestation.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan in Orca rescue: I'd do it againThe harbourmaster who was stood down from his job for rescuing an orca trapped in a cray pot this week says he would do it again if he had to.16 Dec 02:51 AM
New ZealandHundreds support orca rescuerA petition in support a Whitianga harbourmaster stood down after helping rescue an orca has attracted hundreds of signatures.15 Dec 09:24 PM
