New ZealandStranded whales to be euthanisedThe Department of Conservation has confirmed that the decision has been made to euthanise the remaining 16 whales who became stranded at Farewell Spit.15 Nov 02:45 AM
New ZealandEndangered whale found dead in gulfA critically endangered Bryde's whale has washed up dead on Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf.11 Nov 03:13 AM
New ZealandIsland's conservation scareSniffer dogs were used to check predator-free islands off Northland's coast after a boat broke a mooring and drifted onto rocks, sparking a conservation scare.29 Oct 09:08 PM
New ZealandBush fire threatens conservation landAbout 40 firefighters have managed to contain a large bush fire beneath the summit of Roy's Peak, Wanaka.15 Oct 07:08 PM
New ZealandSouthland gnomes' monorail protestSouthlanders dressed as forest gnomes took to the streets of Wellington today to gather signatures against the proposed Fiordland monorail and tunnel.04 Oct 12:06 AM
New ZealandCall for Govt to help end shark finningThe Green Party has called on the Government to put an end to shark finning in New Zealand waters.27 Sep 10:31 PM
New ZealandSeal stuck in G-string at Lovers LeapA callout on Friday afternoon has ended up being one of a DoC ranger's better work stories.29 Jul 07:49 PM
AgribusinessGold fever returns to NorthlandAs mining makes a political comeback Catherine Masters finds strong local opposition to the prospect of a Northland gold rush27 Jul 05:30 PM