New ZealandDolphins saved by holidaymakersA dolphin and its calf which were stranded on a Hawkes Bay reef as they fled from hunting orca have been saved by holidaymakers.14 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandUnneeded searches frustrate policeAn unnecessary search and rescue callout on New Year's Day has police urging holidaymakers to advise others before starting off on expeditions.03 Jan 01:05 AM
New ZealandFatal chopper crash report to be released in FebA Civil Aviation Authority report into a helicopter crash which killed two Far North men a year ago will be completed early next year.17 Dec 10:44 PM
New ZealandTotal fire ban across Hawke's BayThe Department of Conservation is taking the unusual step of declaring a total fire ban across its Hawke's Bay regional parks for the first time in 12 years.12 Dec 09:47 PM
New ZealandShark shock for holiday familyA group of children were happily playing in the water at Paihia, cooling off from the hot sun - then someone yelled: "Shark!"27 Nov 04:30 PM
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
