New ZealandNew signs to warn of Tongariro activityNew electronic signs will alert trampers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing to increased risk of volcanic eruption. Lights on the signs 14 Nov 06:38 AM
New ZealandBlue ducklings' first splash outsideSix fluffy blue ducklings will take their first outing, to an outside pool, for the first time this afternoon.13 Nov 04:35 PM
New ZealandDOC apologises for potential 1080 mis-dropsThe Department of Conservation said it was deeply apologetic if members of the public were exposed to pellets from one of its 1080 drops.04 Nov 10:46 PM
TourismNew company forming to build Haast-Milford roadFormer Westland mayor Durham Havill says he is forming a new private company to build a "class one highway" from Haast to Milford Sound via the Hollyford Valley.03 Nov 06:49 PM
New ZealandMonorail support, but decision not made - SmithThe controversial monorail proposal linking Queenstown to Te Anau Downs and subsequently Milford Sound could soon be approved.30 Oct 07:08 PM
ConstructionCoastal homes battle heats upTwo families have been accused of blocking a hapu from developing its coastal Northland property say they are out to protect the environment.21 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandInjured kiwi put down after complicationsEfforts to save a kiwi injured when it was hit by a car north of Gisborne last week have failed.17 Oct 05:33 AM
KahuMoa bones rescued from tidesArchaeologists yesterday battled against the tide to rescue 14th century moa bones from a "significant" historical settlement at Awamoa Creek, south of Oamaru.16 Oct 04:35 PM
New ZealandHow a pet goldfish can become an aquatic pestOne minute you're a pet goldfish, the next you're an aquatic pest.14 Oct 06:53 PM
New ZealandLiberating our birdsong needs public's backingGetting rid of pests may sound far-fetched, but as Jamie Morton reports, so did the idea of conquering Mt Everest.29 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandMonorail opponents gather signaturesBackers of the $170 million Fiordland monorail say the plan has public support - but a petition opposing the scheme has collected almost 20,000 signatures.29 Sep 04:05 AM
New ZealandKey backs Smith over dam reportJohn Key is backing Nick Smith who is once again under fire for allegedly intervening inappropriately in a departmental issue.24 Sep 11:18 PM
New ZealandFarmer fury over alleged land grabFurious West Coast farmers, one of whom had 96 per cent of his property declared a wetland without his knowledge, say their land is now worthless.11 Sep 03:43 AM
New ZealandConservation Week launches todayConservation Week has launched today with a proposal for a new conservation park on Great Barrier Island and a pest eradication programme on Rakitu Island in the Hauraki Gulf.07 Sep 09:51 PM
LifestylePreserve our precious landDionne Christian explores how we can help our natural wonderlands for Conservation Week.06 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 100 DoC staff likely to lose jobsThe Department of Conservation have confirmed more than 100 staff are likely to lose their jobs as part of a restructuring process.30 Aug 02:31 AM
New ZealandUgly campaign may save kakapoThe native kakapo, one of the most endangered species in the world, has been named on a list of the ugliest animals in the world. The reason? Conservation.28 Aug 05:30 PM
