New ZealandFunding to trial new killer traps announcedPossums, rats and stoats have something new to fear after the Government and the Green Party today announced $4 million in funding to trial self-resetting traps. 18 Oct 03:15 AM
TravelDevonport: Our explosive historySpooky tunnels and historic weapons keep young and old entertained at Auckland's North Head, writes Jim Eagles.13 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandOne humpback whale freed, another to rescuePoor conditions may prevent the rescue of a second whale entangled in rope today.29 Sep 07:11 PM
New ZealandReports of second whale caught in rope, plastic - DOCDOC staff are investigating reports of another 12-15 metre humpback whale caught in rope and plastic in the Far North.29 Sep 06:10 AM
New ZealandEntangled whale freed off NorthlandA large humpback whale which was tangled in rope off the Far North coast has been freed this afternoon.29 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandDOC suspends whale rescue opDepartment of Conservation staff attempting to free a humpback whale tangled in ropes in Doubtless Bay in the Far North have called off the operation for the night.28 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandDOC searching for rope-entangled whaleDOC staff will attempt to remove ropes around a whale in Doubtless Bay - if they can find it.27 Sep 10:02 PM
New ZealandRescuers' hard work saves 14 whalesDoC was forced to end the misery of seven whales that re-beached themselves at Rarawa Bay.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandA dozen whales refloated, three dieMore than half of the 24 whales being refloated in the Far North this evening have made it into the water, but three have died.24 Sep 06:59 AM
New ZealandStranded whales wait in estuaryVolunteers last night comforted stranded whales that had been moved from a Far North beach to a nearby stream.23 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDNA testing to identify predatorsThe killing of 14 endangered weka by a dog on Kawau Island has prompted the Department of Conservation to introduce DNA testing.12 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandDNA focus of dolphin countScientists will use DNA profiling for the first time to count the critically endangered Maui dolphins.25 Aug 06:05 PM
New ZealandNine whales surviveJust nine of the 63 whales found stranded on a Northland beach on Friday have survived.21 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandStranded pilot whales refloatedEleven pilot whales have been successfully transported and refloated at Matai Bay after a mass stranding on Karikari Beach near Kaitaia yesterday.21 Aug 05:22 AM
