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Daylight kiwi fight caught on video reveals rare territorial clash
Two kiwi birds fought in daylight, revealing territorial behaviour.

Seven-year-old boy’s arm ripped off by ‘monster’ crocodile
'This must not happen again ... it was horrendous'

‘A risk worth taking’: Meet the Kiwi dad taking on Tasmania in brutal reality show
Eastern Bay of Plenty trapper Shay Williamson takes on TV's ultimate survival challenge.

How to grow houseplants without ever having to buy one
Make the most of your house plants by learning the easiest ways to take and root cuttings.

Dolphins and orcas delight Wellington as pods spotted near shore
Dolphins were seen around many of Wellington’s bays, thrilling onlookers.

Digger does its duty to deal with invasive weed
DoC is using a collaborative effort to remove an invasive weed species.

Return of a wonder? Waiwera’s famous hot springs showing exciting signs of life
The recovery raises new questions over a classic Kiwi tourism draw's potential revival.

Photographing nature - a true contest
This online-only contest showcases the best of nature photography.

Safari on your bucket list? Pick the right one.
New York Times: How to choose a safari operator that also nurtures nature.

In the deep: Underwater images rise high for competitions
The underwater photographer of the year competition celebrates photos beneath the surface.

'Balm for the community': Historic lodge to rise again after fire
'The new build will enable us to continue the legacy of the grand old homestead.'

Takahē release to boost wild population
The bird once thought to be extinct is beating the odds in the wild.

Watch: Free diver’s footage reveals thriving marine life off Hawke’s Bay coast
'Lots of people can’t even remember when it was this good.'

Pesticides and illegal drains: Wetland suffers damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fields
Pesticides were sprayed, and 600m of drains illegally installed.

Funny badger snap wins wildlife photo award
People's Choice winner revealed for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

For the chop: 90-year-old magnolia at Botanical Gardens to be removed
'Assessments by several tree experts confirmed the damage posed a serious safety risk.'

Kiwi translocation season to start with special visitor experience
To date, 346 kiwi have been translocated from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.

‘That was a big one’: More than 50 quakes recorded in Taupō
According to GeoNet the earthquakes recorded peaked at 3.4 in magnitude.

Seeds of hope: Globally rare habitat shows signs of recovery after 1000ha blaze
The October fire released about $9.6m worth of carbon into the atmosphere.

Opinion: Why NZ schools need more trees
OPINION: A recent study finds too many playgrounds need better tree cover.

Kiwi dies of dehydration amid Northland’s dry conditions, rain offers relief
Ranger Bevan Morgan found the kiwi unconscious on January 11.