PoliticsTimeline shift: Pike River mine memorial pushed back beyond earlier targetThe Department of Conservation wants the memorial to be in place prior to the anniversary.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedGrieving dolphin carrying dead calf prompts warning to keep clear in the Bay of IslandsDoC says the mother may carry the dead calf for days or even weeks.23 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandGovt to use funds from Visitor Levy to restore fire-damaged parts of Tongariro National ParkThe $3.5m fund will be spent over five years on the damaged areas.23 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandInvestor proposal to return Chateau Tongariro to hotel status should be considered - mayor12 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandDoC investigates after Tongariro shuttle operator allegedly puts hikers on track in dangerous weather11 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandCable car vision for Queenstown moves step closer with early fast-track release10 Feb 08:28 PM
PremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Frozen yoghurt your way with Mount Maunganui’s Yomi08 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandConservation dog Scout sniffing out last of Otago Peninsula problem possumsThe Otago Peninsula has almost completely eradicated possums, with the help of Scout. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Feb 08:09 PM
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 ZealandDogs and drones on warpath to halt wallaby spreadA 12.5km wallaby-proof fence near Rotorua is slowing the pests' southward spread.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBuildings red-stickered, many places still closed in Bay after delugeHighways, walking tracks, campgrounds: What's still closed in the battered Bay of Plenty.23 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandSand mining firm investigated by DoC over protected coralThe firm is seeking Fast Track consent to mine sand at Bream Bay.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCape Brett hut airlift and slips force DoC closures in peak summer periodNine trampers paid for their own rescue flight after slips cut off Cape Brett.20 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandRare white tūī delights Hawke’s Bay bird watcher in apricot tree visitThe bird was spotted by regular Hawke's Bay birdwatcher Ali Allen. 18 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandCape Brett track safety fears after diverted route forces trampers into deep waterWalkers now face steep steps to Oke Bay and tidal rock crossings on the route.18 Jan 04:09 AM
New ZealandTwo beaked whales wash up in Napier on consecutive daysDoC and Mana Ahuriri have worked together to retrieve and bury the two whales.14 Jan 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyLizard lives on the line? Major Aussie housing developer pledges to protect animals at Queenstown siteSeveral hectares of lizard habitat at Homestead Bay are involved.13 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
