PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A remarkable feat': Two new species of wētā discoveredThe Anderus Rakiura and Anderus Pipiwai are the latest additions to the species family.17 Aug 08:40 PM
PremiumNew ZealandSearch our map: Huge swathes of NZ land bought by overseas forestry investorsIf the land was side-by-side it would be larger than Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Conservation retreat': Criticism over major law changes for public landThe Government says the current system is broken.02 Aug 10:40 PM
New Zealand‘Like drinking Coke from a fire hose’: Forest and Bird CEO on ‘sneaky’ Govt nature reforms30 Jun 06:03 AM
New Zealand'Globally rare' habitat could take hundreds of years to recover after massive fire24 Oct 08:38 PM
New Zealand'Farmers are standing up against Fish & Game': Southland anglers face access cutsThe move comes amid 'deteriorating' relationships between farmers and Fish & Game.10 Oct 03:23 AM
New Zealand'Another layer of bureaucracy': RMA technicality warning for farmers“It would be a terrible waste of time and effort and a huge impost on the community."10 Oct 01:59 AM
New Zealand'Quite frankly, insulting': Backlash over seabed mining being fast-tracked by Govt'We have only just begun,' Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust says of its opposition.07 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandCalls for bird-terrorising cats to be contained to owner’s propertyCats are creating havoc amongst bird populations, Forest and Bird says.30 Sep 04:27 AM
EntertainmentJohn Oliver dedicates Emmys win to the 'majestic' pūteketeke'Let’s be clear - there is one bird that is better than all the others.'17 Sep 12:41 AM
OpinionOpinion: This Govt's war on nature is an attack on who we are as KiwisOPINION: This great leap backwards is completely unnecessary, won’t speed up development.05 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandCritically threatened bird gets regional council's supportThe shy swamp bird has plenty of support for Bird of the Year 2024.29 Aug 09:02 PM
PoliticsFour mines included in draft fast-track bill floated during coalition negotiationsForest & Bird says the list of projects needs to be shared publicly.29 Aug 09:05 AM
New ZealandCommunity groups call for cash as they fight to help safeguard native speciesA major report lays bare problems faced by NZ's crucially-important conservation groups.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusiness park developers must create new sanctuaries for batsSome bats will have to be moved to new sanctuaries when the business park is built.24 Jul 02:29 AM
New ZealandForest & Bird's first female president faces 'critical times' for conservation'Conservation has always been an embedded value in me.'04 Jul 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Luxon and Swarbrick - a tale of two speechesOPINION: The PM and the Greens co-leader gave very different climate speeches last week.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWapiti legal stoush: Forest & Bird butts heads with huntersFiordland Wapiti Foundation says it has responsibly managed the herd for decades.23 Apr 09:44 PM
New ZealandSparrows found poisonedPoisoned sparrows outside the Point Chevalier branch of Daily Bread bakery in Auckland. Video / Mimi KellyWatch13 Mar 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlowhard Bush: Hawke’s Bay clay creation puts conservation and a cave-dwelling Māori family in the spotlightThe reserve is shrouded in mystery and secrets but is also a beacon for conservation.18 Feb 11:16 PM
New Zealand'War on nature': Environmental groups condemn Government's proposal bill to 'fast track' consents'The new Government has launched war on nature and this bill is part of it.'11 Feb 06:01 PM
New ZealandThe place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasingThe project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.10 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand'The smell of an oily rag': Possible funding boost for 'icon' park“Regulation and rules alone will not and cannot halt the decline".05 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy 2023 wasn't as bad as you think - 12 things that made the world betterSome really good things happened this year. Simon Wilson selects a few.29 Dec 04:00 PM
VideoDiscovery of half-male half-female birdThe wild green honeycreeper has the plumage of both genders and was discovered in Colombia. Video / ODTWatch13 Dec 09:34 PM
New ZealandKākā feeding at Kākā bird sanctuaryKākā feeding at the Kākā bird sanctuary, part of the Cape Sanctuary program at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Dec 01:57 AM
EditorialEditorial: Rigged election ruffled some feathers, but still an excellent outcomeOPINION: Our editorial on John Oliver's campaign hijack and its helpful publicity.17 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe unbelievable figures in pūteketeke's Bird of the Century winForest & Bird have also seen a 'great lift in donations' during the campaign.15 Nov 12:56 AM