Some Kiwis still "sleepwalking through life" oblivious to pest problem, says conservationist
A Northland man is urging gardeners to use dead possums for fertiliser.
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$5k for info on baby sea lion shot in Otago, suffered 'slow and painful death'
Baby sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins and left to die a slow, painful death.
Heartbreak in Kaikōura: Quad bike kills banded dotterel during hatch
The incident has conservationists calling for four-wheel drives to be banned from beaches.
Legendary Northland kiwi Sir Ed killed
A 20-year-old kiwi, father to numerous offspring, has been found dead on Matakohe Island.
Pest status of new red seaweed unclear, after finds in Northland and Auckland
The red seaweed was found in Whangārei Harbour and Kawau Island in Auckland.
Lost giant: What scientists just learned about the moa’s demise
Scientists have reconstructed the moa's demise to find valuable conservation lessons.
Hundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reserves
Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.
Kaipara Harbour snapper with higher aluminium levels okay to eat if healthy
As long as snapper are not showing 'zombie' symptoms, they can be safely eaten.
'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle
'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'
Council hands aviary to community group
Friends of the Aviary want to turn the facility into a 'valuable, educational resource'.
Sick green turtle dies after boatie rescued it in Whangārei Harbour
The turtle has died of pneumonia.
Have you seen these species? Auckland’s most threatened birds revealed
Auckland is home to nearly half the bird species found in NZ - but dozens are at risk.
ICBC: Innovative funding for green infrastructure
ICBC is ‘striving to make greater contributions for a good future’.
Scientists just calculated NZ’s ‘blue carbon’ potential - and it’s promising
Restoring coasts offers new carbon sink equivalent to CO2 from tens of thousands of cars.
Could Northland's escapee Water Dragon still be out there somewhere?
Two pet Water Dragons that escaped a Pataua South owner in 2022 were never recovered.
‘Pristine night skies’: Kaikōura plans to dim the lights
Lights should be turned downwards and off when not needed to reduce light pollution.
'You can feel it': Why conservationists think HB kiwi numbers have soared
All signs are pointing to a kiwi population renaissance in Hawke's Bay.
Analysis: Why environment groups are accusing the Govt of a 'war on nature'
Green groups say the Government is 'waging a war on nature'. What are their main gripes?
Actions to take during Conservation Week
DoC hopes the community will think about actions to take during Conservation Week.
Forget Barry Crump - this is the new face of the New Zealand bush
Sam Gibson wants to bring our bush back from the brink.
Furry romance: Cotton-top tamarins have instant connection
'They’re definitely getting along well.'
Northlanders take to latest housing trend - the catio
A catio is a dedicated safe space for your cat.
Northlanders flock to be part of record-high bird count
Annual count of the nation's garden birds has ended with record-high participation.
Caught on camera: Waipoua Forest rats have taste for caviar
A discovery in Waipoua Forest is tempered by the presence of caviar-eating rats.
Is it safe? Inquiry into Northern Wairoa health called for
'Zombie' fish and years of pollution pushes Dargaville residents to call for inquiry.
Up to 70 people collaborate to restore native habitat on Manaia Maunga
The event was underpinned by Māori knowledge, with the mountain regarded as an ancestor.
'They have betrayed us': massive Auckland protest against contentious fast-track bill
Opponents fear environmental impact of Government's proposed law change.
Wildlife, community, arts and music stalwarts honoured in the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
King's Birthday Honours from around Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.
Paekākāriki man honoured for six decades of wildlife conservation work
Dr Murray Williams says he enjoys motivating others to get involved in conservation.
Didymo Dave gets King's Birthday Honours nod
Didymo Dave is a Taupō icon; now, he's been recognised by King Charles.
Busy nesting: Kākāriki now raising chicks
Both parents had been doing 'absolutely brilliantly' in taking care of their brood.
Nature reserve helps threatened plant species
The plant was described as 'a larder for our ecosystem'.
Shane Jones’ secret lunches with West Coast mine bosses not publicised
Regional Development Minister says he wanted to avoid a media circus.
What’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on tourists
Country out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.