New Zealand‘A significant blow’: Botulism outbreak kills up to 80 rare pāteke ducksThe outbreak has killed up to 3% of New Zealand's entire pāteke population.02 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandThe last hunt: How Scout the terrier is helping finish off possums in conservation zoneThe project has cut possum numbers to near-zero on the Otago Peninsula.02 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandFast-track bid for Bream Bay sand mining project enters key application phaseAn independent expert panel will now weigh the full proposal and evidence.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCape Brett track safety fears after diverted route forces trampers into deep water18 Jan 04:09 AM
PremiumPropertyLizard lives on the line? Major Aussie housing developer pledges to protect animals at Queenstown site13 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandPod of whales restrands at Farewell SpitAt least six whales from the Golden Bay strandings have died so far.09 Jan 10:35 PM
New Zealand‘Something awful is going to happen’: Hordes of roaming deer spark residents' fearsResidents say roaming deer are eating gardens and causing road near-misses.08 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandMass whale stranding on Farewell Spit Department of Conservation staff and Project Jonah NZ members are on the scene.08 Jan 08:00 AM
New ZealandDoC investigates 'illegal' New Year party near WānakaDoC says between 50 and 100 campers set up on the Newcastle Track site.08 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandNZDF joins search for tramper missing in Kahurangi National ParkAn NH90 helicopter and four specialist canyon teams are scouring the area.07 Jan 09:41 PM
New Zealand'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fearsOspri has tested 99,641 cattle and deer for TB in the region since February.07 Jan 05:00 AM
Lifestyle Pūkeko freed after five days with energy drink can stuck on beak'One thoughtless act can have a major impact on inquisitive birds' - Auckland Council.06 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandCouple surprised to find kiwi trying to have a sleepoverExperts say the kiwi was likely a lost juvenile that had simply wandered in.05 Jan 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Deeply connected': Planting project unites community and tourismThe Ōkārito initiative has planted more than 6000 native trees.01 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Mass fatality’ risk: How Milford Sound upgrades will pull visitors away from ‘catastrophic’ tsunami Milford Sound lies on the Alpine Fault and this could put more than 3500 lives at risk.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A privilege': Pod of dolphins joins Hawke’s Bay man foiling through surf'I was just cruising around and they were jumping around me, in and out of the water.'29 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day pup marks start of sea lion breeding season on Otago coastTui's pup continues the legacy of Mum, who sparked mainland breeding in 1993.28 Dec 11:01 PM
New ZealandTasman floods recovery expected to cost $50m, take two years Road crews have tackled 4500 jobs, yet four key routes remain closed.28 Dec 04:29 AM
New ZealandRāhui enacted after death at Tongariro National Park The man became unresponsive while walking with others on the track.27 Dec 01:24 AM
New ZealandOver 2000 wallabies controlled across Bay of Plenty this year The cute critters cause massive economic and biodiversity problems for New Zealand. 26 Dec 05:58 AM
New ZealandPest fish threat: Officials warn Lake Karāpiro perch here to stayFive adult redfin perch were later found in nearby Lake Horohoro.23 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandScars of the cyclone: Work to reopen beloved waterfall track set to beginEntire areas were shut off by flooding and slips, and some accessways are yet to reopen.22 Dec 05:00 PM
Christchurch‘He lived life to its fullest’: Family's tribute to climber killed on Fiordland peakConnor McKenzie, 28, died climbing Sabre Peak in remote Fiordland.18 Dec 04:23 AM
New Zealand'A tragic outcome': Aoraki climbers believed dead after ice avalanchePolice say evidence shows the pair were likely caught in a known icefall hazard zone.18 Dec 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismChateau Tongariro future brightens as Crown risk downgraded amid investor interestOfficials will brief Tama Potaka on a new request for proposals early next year.17 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland woman finds 94kg turtle washed up on beachTwo turtles wash up on a Far North beach in two weeks.17 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Happy as': Pregnant sea lion snoozes on Dunedin doorstepPregnant sea lions often roam inland in Otago, away from the advances of males.16 Dec 09:15 PM
New ZealandClimbers missing on Aoraki as two others found dead in FiordlandStrong winds and rain are limiting the Aoraki/Mount Cook search effort.15 Dec 02:29 AM
