New ZealandGulls sighted around Whangārei Harbour covered in oily substanceFour have died. The Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre is bracing for more arrivals.14 Oct 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Genuinely shocked': Second sea lion shot and left to die in CatlinsA $6000 reward is being offered for information leading to a successful prosecution.11 Oct 04:44 AM
New ZealandKeeping up with the kākāpō: In the bushes with a New Zealand taongaSince the kākāpō returned to the Waikato last year, they have been keeping rangers busy.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They don't give a toot': Should councils help more with rabbits?Pest controller says councils are "fixated" on possums, stoats, weasels, and rats instead.04 Oct 04:02 PM
New ZealandWhakapapa Holdings close to deal for ski area assets'We have confidence as a business that the Whakapapa ski area is viable commercially.'02 Oct 04:02 AM
New ZealandLone Motutapu Island rat declared dead after $50k huntIt's been loose on the otherwise pest-free island for months, but it's come at a price.02 Oct 03:57 AM
New ZealandRare mudfish found on farm near TimaruThe DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.30 Sep 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutting': Baby sea lion shot and left to dieThe young female sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins on Monday.25 Sep 08:24 AM
EnvironmentCritically endangered kākāpō population hit by three deaths this monthOne of the birds that died was the 'treasured' poster boy for his former sanctuary.25 Sep 03:30 AM
KahuClam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.24 Sep 03:13 AM
New ZealandRuapehu mayor: Chateau Tongariro issues not insurmountableRuapehu's mayor says there are 'credible developers' interested in restoring it.24 Sep 01:49 AM
New ZealandStranded Mt Cook climbers rescued after four nightsThe two men are said to be in good spirits after spending four nights in a hut.20 Sep 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Decommissioning' on the table for the Chateau TongariroGov't abandons search for new operator of Chateau Tongariro, decommissioning considered.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It won’t happen again': Fishermen caught breaking dolphin-friendly rulesThe judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.19 Sep 03:35 AM
New ZealandOfficials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping seasonDoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInjured climbers trapped overnight on Mt Cook, weather hampers rescue effortsThe injured pair spent the night high up the mountain, hemmed in by bad weather.17 Sep 11:26 PM
New ZealandAbandoned reptiles causing concern in BoP waterways“They displace wetland birds from nesting sites."16 Sep 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We're getting overrun': DoC manager pleads for poison to stop wild dogsFeral dogs are living in remote NZ bush, putting trampers at risk of attacks.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $225,000 job that's sat empty for nine monthsAre you thinking of a change in career?06 Sep 07:28 PM
New ZealandHundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reservesOfficial information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost timeThe season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.06 Sep 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'04 Sep 11:28 PM
KahuRestoring rivers with community supportTairāwhiti Wai Connections offers tailored support for catchment issues.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFeral animals are costing farmers a fortune - surveyFeral goats, pigs, deer and other wild animals are costing farmers at least $13m a year.29 Aug 11:22 PM
New ZealandPublic walking access to Cathedral Cove to be restored in time for summerWork to restore Cathedral Cove access will be followed by a more permanent solution.29 Aug 02:01 AM
New Zealand'The smell is horrendous': Walking track used as dumping siteFly-tippers are dumping all sorts of waste on conservation land.27 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Wish come true': Fishing couple capture magic of southern right whaleThe southern right whale is rare in Northland, more common in subantarctic waters.26 Aug 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Chilling': Crisis calls, $2m at stake after TV star kills weka; Will TV3, Paddy Gower have issues?Mike Hosking and latest radio ratings; How is Stuff funding all these big new roles?22 Aug 05:23 PM
New Zealand‘Exceedingly rare’: Baby whale identified after stranding near East CapeThe species of whale has only ever been spotted five times in NZ.22 Aug 02:18 AM
New Zealand71 pilot whales die after stranding on Chatham Islands beachAll of them either died or were euthanised after it was clear refloating wasn't an option.20 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandHard to get to, but Cape Brett Hut open for stays with stunning Bay of Islands viewsThe Cape Brett Hut in the Bay of Islands reopens for public bookings after major repairs.11 Aug 08:17 PM
New ZealandPossum control providing 'stark' difference to Coromandel forestsDOC compared areas where 1080 has been used to those where it has not.08 Aug 12:13 AM
New ZealandThreatened bird dies in dog attack in RotoruaRotorua and Taupō are the main strongholds for dabchicks.07 Aug 11:46 PM
New ZealandActions to take during Conservation WeekDoC hopes the community will think about actions to take during Conservation Week.07 Aug 05:00 PM
