New ZealandRoll up your leaves: Waikato trees to be vaccinatedThe fatal Dutch elm disease was discovered in the region in February.22 Aug 02:09 AM
TravelHow to tackle the Amazon if you're an average JoeIt’s not solely for extreme adventurists.13 Aug 07:00 AM
TravelWhat it’s like visiting one of NZ’s top hunting lodges as a vegan'The abundance of taxidermy was expected but dinner was a shock.'12 Aug 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessTeen inventor sets up company tackling big pot plant problemSmall Business: The teenage founder of Enivo Pots tackles an unexpected problem.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPersistent dumping on Mt Ngongotahā in RotoruaBe a Tidy Kiwi's new ambassador Kiri Danielle has been cleaning up the maunga for 12 years.Watch11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlans unveiled for new park on wasteland at Auckland’s Wynyard QuarterThe park has been allocated $119 million.11 Aug 12:58 AM
New ZealandThreatened bird dies in dog attack in RotoruaRotorua and Taupō are the main strongholds for dabchicks.07 Aug 11:46 PM
New ZealandTwo public reserves and kiwi sanctuary reopen in Hawke's BayThe popular reserves have reopened with stunning walks and even a kiwi creche.03 Aug 06:00 PM
EnvironmentPirates too late to delay import of fish-friendly flood pumpsThe items had to be transported through the Suez Canal.28 Jul 09:45 PM
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 Zealand'The apocalypse is happening now' - residents powerless as ocean comes knockingWith the ocean just metres from their fences, residents fear losing everything.26 Jul 11:04 PM
WorldWatch: 'Grateful to be alive' - Yellowstone geyser explodes, debris thrown as tourists runTourists were seen running as a geyser exploded, spewing debris and wrecking boardwalks.23 Jul 09:55 PM
New ZealandExperiment reveals kākāpō escape strategiesThe escapes from a fenced Waikato sanctuary regularly made headlines.23 Jul 01:28 AM
New ZealandA rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua ForestFootage captures a rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest, Northland. Video / Fern DonovanWatch23 Jul 12:51 AM
LifestyleTwo extinct huia birds could reach half a million at auctionThe birds are a sacred piece of New Zealand’s cultural and ecological heritage.16 Jul 11:11 PM
New ZealandBiggest kiwi translocation in NZ 'great news' for species recoverySave the Kiwi is hoping for a kiwi corridor in the Waikato in the next few years.15 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandSanctuary Mountain closure a 'travesty' for biodiversityIt's home to 2500 kiwi birds but the sanctuary's financial troubles could see it close.11 Jul 09:45 PM
TravelFrom China to Japan and back to Bali, it's all about Asia in this week's travel dealsDiscover hidden treasures with these top travel discounts.08 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandSickest turtle ever makes near full recoveryKelly Tarlton's introduces Hine to Turtle Bay as she continues her rehabilitation.03 Jul 05:33 AM
New ZealandSeal hunts eel in creek near TaradaleA passerby captured the moment a roaming kekeno caught an eel in Taipo Stream near the Napier suburb of Taradale, about 5km from the ocean. Video / SuppliedWatch25 Jun 02:48 AM
TravelStep inside one of South Africa's most lusted-after safarisWith your own swimming pool, cinema, wine cellar, gym, private chef and butler.24 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMeet the Government’s 'independent' fast-track consenting advisors, their connections and interestsThe fast-track consenting panel advising ministers, and their connections and interests.24 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandGarden bird survey: How you can take partPull up a chair and spend an hour in your backyard counting birds.23 Jun 11:00 PM
TravelThe results are in, this is what visitors really think of NZ'The coffee here is better than Melbourne.'21 Jun 05:04 AM
Travel5 new experiences to try in Australia from July onwardsIf winter is getting you down, check out these new things to do across Australia.16 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandQuad bike raced on beach ‘a real concern’ for DoCDoC says no to doughnuts near nesting sites.14 Jun 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen StOPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHypocrisy claim: Witness claims Akl Council truck mixed rubbish with recyclingThe council is threatening to take people's bins off them if they can't follow rules.11 Jun 06:30 AM
PoliticsMining sector body decries 'hysteria' in debate on fast-track billIt comes just days after thousands marched in Auckland against the bill.10 Jun 04:07 AM
New ZealandNature reserve celebrates 50 yearsThe reserve was founded by the late Peter McKenzie.10 Jun 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tension between environment and economic development loomsOPINION: 'We've got unavoidable trade-offs to make,' says Shane Jones.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Travel newsTourist discovers water pipe at the top of China's tallest waterfallOfficials said they didn't want visitors to be disappointed in the dry season.06 Jun 10:09 PM
New ZealandSeawall to protect $1billion worth of assets in ThamesWork on design concepts for the protection of Thames is under way.05 Jun 11:30 PM
