New ZealandFreedom camping fines may not fix problemMoves to rush through laws against fouling public areas may not be effective in urban zones.16 May 01:34 AM
New ZealandRussian 'kiwi's' case of mistaken identityA kiwi bird thought to have made a mysterious 14,000km journey to a Russian resort town is actually something else altogether.10 May 10:22 PM
New ZealandRed alert over 'hostile' kiwi found in RussiaWhile a kiwi has been allegedly found in a Russian town, similiar reports have turned out to be hoaxes.10 May 11:16 AM
TravelWest Coast: Digging into the past on the wild West CoastA new venture in Denniston allows visitors to step back 100 years to experience life in the coal mines, complete with ghostly visions and echoes of another era, writes Jim Eagles.29 Apr 12:00 AM
OpinionMike Joy: The dying myth of a clean, green AotearoaHas anyone noticed that "100 per cent pure New Zealand" has quietly been changed to "100 per cent pure you"?24 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelChatham Islands: Rare birds common enough to eatDriving round the main Chatham island you see weka everywhere - in fact, they're a pest, writes Jim Eagles.12 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandDOC investigates reports of fishing in marine reserveDepartment of Conservation (DOC) officials have seized two nets and about 80 fish following reports of commercial fishing in a marine reserve in Auckland.05 Apr 07:26 AM
New ZealandOil prospector to follow DOC guidelines - ministerThe Government says Petrobras is following DOC guidelines to minimise the disturbance to marine mammals while it looks for oil off the East Cape. 28 Mar 05:14 AM
New ZealandTropical cyclone heading for NZTropical Cyclone Bune is making its way down to New Zealand and is expected to pass to the east of the country from Wednesday.28 Mar 12:51 AM
New ZealandPike River sale put ahead of recovery, says victim's dadThe inaction of Pike River mine receivers to venture into the mine has victims' families fearing the worst, says the father of one of the lost miners15 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandDOC seeking public help over bird shootingDOC is hoping people will come forward with with information as it investigates the shooting of more than 100 protected birds in Northland.14 Mar 03:42 AM
