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Rare moth discovery could derail gold mine plans
The endemic and threatened moth species is only found in parts of Otago.
Move to protect Fiordland elk draws ire of Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird chief executive says, “What’s next? A sanctuary for stoats?”
'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.
Calls for bird-terrorising cats to be contained to owner’s property
Cats are creating havoc amongst bird populations, Forest and Bird says.
John Oliver dedicates Emmys win to the 'majestic' pūteketeke
'Let’s be clear - there is one bird that is better than all the others.'
Opinion: This Govt's war on nature is an attack on who we are as Kiwis
OPINION: This great leap backwards is completely unnecessary, won’t speed up development.
Critically threatened bird gets regional council's support
The shy swamp bird has plenty of support for Bird of the Year 2024.
Four mines included in draft fast-track bill floated during coalition negotiations
Forest & Bird says the list of projects needs to be shared publicly.
Community groups call for cash as they fight to help safeguard native species
A major report lays bare problems faced by NZ's crucially-important conservation groups.
Business park developers must create new sanctuaries for bats
Some bats will have to be moved to new sanctuaries when the business park is built.
Forest & Bird's first female president faces 'critical times' for conservation
'Conservation has always been an embedded value in me.'
Simon Wilson: Luxon and Swarbrick - a tale of two speeches
OPINION: The PM and the Greens co-leader gave very different climate speeches last week.
Wapiti legal stoush: Forest & Bird butts heads with hunters
Fiordland Wapiti Foundation says it has responsibly managed the herd for decades.
Sparrows found poisoned
Poisoned sparrows outside the Point Chevalier branch of Daily Bread bakery in Auckland. Video / Mimi Kelly
Blowhard Bush: Hawke’s Bay clay creation puts conservation and a cave-dwelling Māori family in the spotlight
The reserve is shrouded in mystery and secrets but is also a beacon for conservation.
'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.'
The place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasing
The project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.
'The smell of an oily rag': Possible funding boost for 'icon' park
“Regulation and rules alone will not and cannot halt the decline".
Why 2023 wasn't as bad as you think - 12 things that made the world better
Some really good things happened this year. Simon Wilson selects a few.
Discovery of half-male half-female bird
The wild green honeycreeper has the plumage of both genders and was discovered in Colombia. Video / ODT
Kākā feeding at Kākā bird sanctuary
Kākā feeding at the Kākā bird sanctuary, part of the Cape Sanctuary program at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers. Video / NZ Herald
Editorial: Rigged election ruffled some feathers, but still an excellent outcome
OPINION: Our editorial on John Oliver's campaign hijack and its helpful publicity.
The unbelievable figures in pūteketeke's Bird of the Century win
Forest & Bird have also seen a 'great lift in donations' during the campaign.
'Mass voter fraud': Bird of the Century winner revealed
Bird enthusiasts around the world have had their say and now the results are in.
Cycling NZ's Timber Trail in off-grid luxury. Yes, it's a thing
Cycle from Mt Pureora to Ongarue on an extra comfortable 85km adventure.
'Proud to protect them': Nesting native birds a priority for airport
A plan is being hatched to protect endangered dotterels nesting next to Auckland Airport.
Vote for your favourite feathered friend
The Bird of the Year is rebranded Bird of the Century as Forest & Bird turns 100.