New ZealandFarmers hope for cattle river grazing renewalsConservation groups have long opposed allowing cattle in the braided river valleys.05 Dec 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Some Covid lockdowns went too long, vaccine mandates went too farOPINION: As social beings, we struggled to allow for differences of opinion and thought. 03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of whales restrand in Golden Bay, despite refloating effortsProject Jonah said they would welcome volunteer help.03 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandSeven more whales dead after becoming re-stranded in TasmanSix whales died and one was euthanised after being beached on Tasman's Golden Bay again.02 Dec 06:29 PM
New ZealandRescue effort under way at mass whale stranding in TasmanLocal medics working with the community and DoC rangers to refloat dozens of pilot whales.02 Dec 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Mōrere is finally reawakened': Beloved hot springs to reopen after two years of closuresThe Mōrere Hot Springs will be open in time for Christmas. 02 Dec 03:45 AM
TravelIconic track reopens in North Island after almost three yearsMore importantly, the famous beach will again be accessible by foot.02 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandCathedral Cove walking track reopens after almost two yearsThe track to the world-famous beach was badly damaged last year.01 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandBats thrive in Tairāwhiti: How Aratu Forests is protecting themBats found in Tairāwhiti's Aratu Forests; management plan enhances their protection.20 Nov 03:10 AM
New Zealand‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attackEven just one kiwi death can have a devastating impact on kiwi recovery, Helen Leahy said.16 Nov 10:54 PM
New ZealandOfficial advise warned against commercial fishing in Hauraki Gulf protection zonesWWF has labelled Tama Potaka’s last-minute changes to allow commercial fishing in protected areas of the Hauraki Gulf “spineless”. Video / Carson Bluck, Alex BurtonWatch16 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics$20 to visit NZ’s most iconic places, including for Kiwis? Govt considers new charges'I would find it very hard to charge Kiwi kids.'14 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Chronically underfunded': DoC asks public to pay to save critically endangered speciesDoC has enlisted the help of a fundraising organisation to back some critical projects.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBattle begins to eradicate toxic species that can temporarily blindThe plant's toxic sap can cause temporary blindness.06 Nov 05:35 AM
New ZealandKākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claimsAnimal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.01 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuCarved pou Tāne Mahuta restored by expert carvers'It’s also the knowledge that our arts are alive and well in 2024.'29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCarbon released from Waikato wetland fire worth up to $9.6mThe fire, which burnt through 1039ha over five days, has now been fully contained.29 Oct 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClaims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'29 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandGisborne-East Coast DoC facilities 'ready to rock' for summer'We’ve got some beautiful spots on our doorstep waiting to be explored.'28 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandParking goes, visitors must use shuttle to access popular Cathedral Cove trackDoC says there will be no parking at Cathedral Cove when it reopens.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Globally rare' habitat could take hundreds of years to recover after massive fireSince Monday, 1039ha of Whangamarino Wetland has gone up in flames.24 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandGroup ignores 'unmissable' signs and walks dog off lead on pest-free Northland islandDog seen on pest-free Matakohe Limestone Island was not there for conservation purposes23 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mineA controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.23 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFour government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut backThe Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCampgrounds getting ready for busy summer, some nearly booked outDoC campgrounds in Northland are open for bookings, but some have no space left.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTourists causing headaches for Cathedral Cove track repair workersInternational tourists have been turning up to the must-see destination to find it closed.18 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoC catches elusive pest with help of AI-powered camerasThe Department of Conservation is using the latest technology to fight predators.15 Oct 03:45 AM
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
