New ZealandTop scientists call for more no-fishing marine reservesTwo of New Zealand's most renowned marine scientists have argued for more "no-take" marine reserves, where fishing of any kind is banned.26 Aug 11:47 PM
New ZealandEndangered kea allegedly shot in NelsonA DOC investigation is underway following allegations of kea being shot at a forestry site in Nelson.26 Aug 06:16 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Dead takahe collateral damage from crazy policySince 2009 DoC staffing has been slashed by 323. Funding cuts continue, writes Brian Rudman. In the last Budget, operational funding was cut by $8.7 million and natural heritage management by $7 million.25 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandMotutapu volunteers angry over shot 'friends'Volunteers who spent decades restoring Motutapu are devastated and angry that hunters mistakenly shot four of their takahe "friends" on the island.21 Aug 07:48 AM
New ZealandTakahe shooting 'difficult to deal with'The people involved in the shooting of four critically endangered takahe are "very, very upset", the president of the Deerstalkers' Association says.21 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandFour endangered takahe shotDOC has put an immediate halt to pukeko culling operations near threatened takahe populations after four takahe were shot in a cull on Motutapu Island.20 Aug 07:23 PM
New ZealandKiwi coastal paradise on the marketAnother slice of Kiwi coastal paradise could be headed for the open market after the Department of Conservation turned down the chance to buy it.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoC 'deep in the doldrums'Labour's conservation spokeswoman says leaked survey results show the Department of Conservation's restructuring "turned out to be an expensive disaster".05 Aug 11:05 PM
New ZealandWhale in shallow waters now freeA southern right whale that found itself in shallow waters off Mt Maunganui is now swimming free — but boaties are still being warned to steer clear.22 Jul 05:27 AM
New Zealand1080 blackmailer ‘does not exist’The person who threatened to contaminate infant formula with 1080 poison doesn’t exist, says Westport anti-1080 activist Pete Lusk.15 Jul 10:03 AM
New ZealandRecord number of humpback whales spottedNew Zealand's humpback whale population has jumped to its highest level in 12 years, a new survey has found.13 Jul 01:21 AM
New ZealandUndercover spies on shark patrolDepartment of Conservation bosses are employing "secret shoppers" to track controversial great white shark dive experiences.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog maulings decimate kiwi numbersThe survival chances of Northland's endangered kiwi populations have been dealt a severe blow with at least seven kiwi killed by a dog, or dogs, near Kerikeri.10 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandCute takahe chick steals the showA cute takahe chick stole the show today as Motutapu island celebrated 21 years of volunteer conservation work.09 Jul 02:49 AM
New ZealandBaby humpback whale spotted in Cook StraitA baby humpback whale spotted in the Cook Strait yesterday is only the second calf reported in New Zealand waters.08 Jul 01:23 AM
New ZealandRare whale in NZ watersThere are signs that the humpback spotted in Cook Strait is the famed Migaloo.05 Jul 10:12 PM
New ZealandHope for kakapo in iceKiwi scientists are confident of cracking one of conservation's biggest riddles - cryopreservation.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSonny Tau may face legal consequencesConservation Minister Maggie Barry said the Department of Conservation was giving priority to the investigation, now in its third week, but it was "complex."02 Jul 05:10 AM
New ZealandWhen the cat met the kiwiThe same team that recently captured two male kiwi having a testosterone-fuelled scrap have now caught this chance encounter between a tagged kiwi and a feline.01 Jul 04:29 AM
New ZealandWomen blame 1080 drop for illnessA year after 1080 poison rained from the sky as Reefton sisters were enjoying a picnic near Kokiri, both are still experiencing ill health.29 Jun 04:26 AM
New ZealandDecade-long fight to save rare snails to wrap upA decade-long project to save endangered giant snails from a West Coast coal mine will finish next year.18 Jun 05:35 AM
New ZealandNew seal shows up in AucklandAnother seal has shown up Auckland — this time in Campbells Bay on the North Shore.12 Jun 04:22 AM
New ZealandDoC letter sparks trout farming fearsA letter from the Department of Conservation addressed to members of the Taupo Fishery Advisory Committee has been described as proposing "trout farming by stealth" and is certain to raise....09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for kiwi welcomedA $11.2 million bag of rescue money for our critically endangered national bird has been welcomed by environmental groups.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDon't wear shorts to tramp TongariroA tramper who tackled the Tongariro Crossing in shorts and running shoes remains in a stable condition in Rotorua Hospital.20 May 10:48 PM
SportExcitement key to parks engagementCool fun activities are doing more for conservation at Auckland’s regional parks than many a lecture could.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMystery of kayak found on RangitotoPolice want to know who took a kayak and a range of survival equipment to Rangitoto Island - and left it there.07 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandUK SOS: Send stoats pleaseThey may be hated pests that love eating our cherished native birds, but pesky introduced stoats have just become a little more interesting to scientists overseas.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCave Creek disaster: Families commemorate victimsAfter 20 years, but family members of the 14 young people who died in the Cave Creek disaster marked the anniversary today by acknowledging that they were ready to move on.28 Apr 02:40 AM
New ZealandGreat white attacks film crewFootage has emerged of the terrifying moment a 6m great white shark lunged at a dinghy carrying an international film crew off Stewart Island.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnormous effort to save native birdsAn enormous effort to save native birds from a tide of pests has delivered some promising results in the South Island, following 1080 drops across vast swathes of beech forest.22 Apr 02:27 AM
