New Zealand‘We need your help’: DoC searching for dolphin caught in Auckland netThe dolphin was last seen at the Huapai Golf Course near the edge of Waitemata Harbour. 07 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandWatch: Ocean swimmers bust alleged poachers at marine reserve'You betcha they didn't expect to see us,' swimmer says of boaties caught with '200 fish'.03 Jan 04:00 PM
Travel newsRevamped Cape Brett DoC hut offers some of Northland’s best viewsThe $25-a-night Cape Brett Hut is one of a handful of DoC huts run in Northland.02 Jan 08:02 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2024?As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.28 Dec 06:30 PM
KahuNew Whanganui Journey shelters merge culture and functionalityThree new shelters have been constructed along the Whanganui Journey Great Walk.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandShark alert: DoC warns swimmers as great whites spotted in Waikato harbourDoC says you should 'quickly and calmly get out of the water'.25 Dec 02:18 AM
Kahu'Unique opportunity': Ngāi Tahu's vision for Queenstown reserveNgāi Tahu consults the Queenstown community on restoring Morning Star Reserve whenua.18 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury man fined $6000 for driving digger through bird colonyThe man drove through a large, black-billed gull colony, destroying their nests. 18 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandWaikato kākāpō goes on a surprise off-grid adventureThe endangered flightless parrot took an unplanned break from technology.18 Dec 12:28 AM
New ZealandHigh Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decadesThe High Court has found the Department of Conservation DoC acted unlawfully for decades by failing to implement its own legislation.Watch16 Dec 05:51 PM
New Zealand'Systemic failings': Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decadesA High Court judge has ruled DoC acted unlawfully by failing to follow its own laws.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rare dolphin' spotted in Auckland harbour: Will it affect SailGP again?A dolphin sighting forced the cancellation of the SailGP event in Christchurch in March.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi deaths in leg-hold traps 'doesn't need to happen' DoC saysLeg-hold traps should be installed off the ground to avoid catching birds like kiwis.09 Dec 12:56 AM
New Zealand‘You couldn’t sit on that’: Toilet-goers furious as long drops vandalised'We do not want to close these, but if they continue to be damaged we may be forced to.'08 Dec 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Huge shift in values': How Govt is squeezing more money from conservation landProposals could swell DoC's annual budget by $200m, still well short of what's ideal 07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers hope for cattle river grazing renewalsConservation groups have long opposed allowing cattle in the braided river valleys.05 Dec 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Some Covid lockdowns went too long, vaccine mandates went too farOPINION: As social beings, we struggled to allow for differences of opinion and thought. 03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of whales restrand in Golden Bay, despite refloating effortsProject Jonah said they would welcome volunteer help.03 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandSeven more whales dead after becoming re-stranded in TasmanSix whales died and one was euthanised after being beached on Tasman's Golden Bay again.02 Dec 06:29 PM
New ZealandRescue effort under way at mass whale stranding in TasmanLocal medics working with the community and DoC rangers to refloat dozens of pilot whales.02 Dec 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Mōrere is finally reawakened': Beloved hot springs to reopen after two years of closuresThe Mōrere Hot Springs will be open in time for Christmas. 02 Dec 03:45 AM
TravelIconic track reopens in North Island after almost three yearsMore importantly, the famous beach will again be accessible by foot.02 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandCathedral Cove walking track reopens after almost two yearsThe track to the world-famous beach was badly damaged last year.01 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandBats thrive in Tairāwhiti: How Aratu Forests is protecting themBats found in Tairāwhiti's Aratu Forests; management plan enhances their protection.20 Nov 03:10 AM
New Zealand‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attackEven just one kiwi death can have a devastating impact on kiwi recovery, Helen Leahy said.16 Nov 10:54 PM
New ZealandOfficial advise warned against commercial fishing in Hauraki Gulf protection zonesWWF has labelled Tama Potaka’s last-minute changes to allow commercial fishing in protected areas of the Hauraki Gulf “spineless”. Video / Carson Bluck, Alex BurtonWatch16 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics$20 to visit NZ’s most iconic places, including for Kiwis? Govt considers new charges'I would find it very hard to charge Kiwi kids.'14 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Chronically underfunded': DoC asks public to pay to save critically endangered speciesDoC has enlisted the help of a fundraising organisation to back some critical projects.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBattle begins to eradicate toxic species that can temporarily blindThe plant's toxic sap can cause temporary blindness.06 Nov 05:35 AM
New ZealandKākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claimsAnimal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.01 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuCarved pou Tāne Mahuta restored by expert carvers'It’s also the knowledge that our arts are alive and well in 2024.'29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCarbon released from Waikato wetland fire worth up to $9.6mThe fire, which burnt through 1039ha over five days, has now been fully contained.29 Oct 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClaims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'29 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandGisborne-East Coast DoC facilities 'ready to rock' for summer'We’ve got some beautiful spots on our doorstep waiting to be explored.'28 Oct 09:11 PM
