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Taupō doesn't endure a long winter, it laughs in the face of it.
Kākāpō escapees continue to be trailblazers
The former Waikato residents have been relocated to Coal Island in Fiordland.
Free tree day for Tauranga residents
The initiative aims to increase the city's tree canopy cover and support biodiversity.
Busy nesting: Kākāriki now raising chicks
Both parents had been doing 'absolutely brilliantly' in taking care of their brood.
Hamilton Arbor Day to mark heritage park's restoration anniversary
The 20th celebration will see the 'Bug Man' from Animal Planet as a special guest host.
Nature reserve helps threatened plant species
The plant was described as 'a larder for our ecosystem'.
A different kind of marathon will see dunes restored in Coromandel
Thousands of plants help to slow coastal erosion.
Rotorua is the staycation your family needs this winter
Where cosy meets culture and the whole family loves it.
Duck thefts spark police investigation
'If people are thieving wildfowl from a public place, they should throw the book at them.'
Abigail Hannah: How nature helped heal my depression
OPINION: 'Nature gave me a sense of calm and hope during my journey with depression.'
Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species
Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.
Fire burns golf shop at beleagured Gulf Harbour Country Club
Fire teams rushed to the scene before 3am today after multiple calls from the public.
Watch: 'Absolutely devastated': Honey company forced to destroy $2m worth of bee boxes
The destruction order came after American foulbrood disease was detected.
Environment court rules in favour of NZTA
No regrets: The farmer says he stood by his decision to battle for the Mangapēpeke Valley.
Waikato wētā breeding programme a great success
The wētā are among the world’s largest insects, and are unique to Waikato.
The Northland island with too many kiwi
The residents of an island in Northland are grappling with an unusual problem.
The surprising health benefits of dirt
Digging into some dirt can unearth the secret to a strong immune system.
Dolphin encounter a reminder to engage with nature, Matt Watson says
Watson's video of the interaction has enchanted viewers on social media.
DiCaprio’s kiwi callout: ‘New Zealand’s capital has been transformed’
The Hollywood actor has thrown his star power behind New Zealand conservation efforts.
Make winter great again with a mini-break to Wellington
Make the most of your mid-year trip to the capital.
Greening Taupō kicks off 2024 planting calendar
Nine community planting days will see 20,000 native trees planted.
Protected Norfolk Island Pine was felled for more development
The man 'was aware that the removal of the tree would yield more developable land'.
First Taiea te Taiao ecological corridor marker blessed
Representatives come together to mark significant project milestone.
Go on a duck hunt with a difference in Tūrangi
Tūrangi's blue ducks are definitely not your average ducks.
Waikato initiatives win at NZ Biosecurity Awards
The awards celebrate inspiring and diverse biosecurity initiatives in New Zealand.
Public sector cuts: 130 net roles face chop at Department of Conservation
It's the latest agency to target jobs as a way to meet govt's directed cost savings.
'Pretty remarkable': 600 native frogs rehomed during Brynderwyns roading project
There are strict protocols for construction in the environmentally sensitive Brynderwyns.
The rise of silent tourism in a noisy world
Daily lives are noisier than ever, and many travellers are seeking relief through silence.
Dead ducks and seagulls in Whangārei suburb victims of natural causes
Hot, dry weather in March is believed to have caused an avian botulism outbreak.
Chlöe Swarbrick: A country is not a company and a PM is not a CEO
OPINION: We are living in the consequences of decisions made by human beings.
Odd visitor to supermarket carpark keeps shoppers guessing
An odd-looking gull is causing bird-watchers to do a double take.
Editorial: Three reasons not to increase the pricing of NZ Great Walks
OPINION: Increasing the price means reducing accessibility to the outdoors.
Alternative lifestyles: What's it like to live on a remote island in the Hauraki Gulf?
Balancing work, family and conservation, Milly Lucas navigates island living.