New ZealandPike River memorial developments being 'scaled' due to cost increasesThe new memorial track should be open by Christmas or shortly after.02 Sep 06:02 AM
New Zealand'Magnificent creature': Dead whale washes up on Auckland beachAn estimated 30-40 people from surrounding houses and suburbs have come down to see it.02 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandWhitebaiters mostly adhere to rāhui over some of Hawke’s Bay at season startDoC rangers spotted only two people whitebaiting on Clive River.01 Sep 01:58 AM
New ZealandChilly bin-sized rocks fall at famous landmark as visitors ignore warningsTracks to the famous landmark had closed and would remain closed over summer.30 Aug 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismHow Govt's Ruapehu lifeline curdled to a horrible hash of bad debt and new Crown spendingOPINION: How the Crown came to write cheque after cheque for Mt Ruapehu's ski fields.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe smart science helping pull kākāpō back from the brinkScientists gene-map most of NZ's kākāpō to create the richest dataset of its kind.28 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuNew wild home for takahē on Ngāi Tahu whenua in ŌtākouTakahē numbers are now estimated to be nearing 500 and growing at 8pc a year.26 Aug 12:03 AM
TravelWest Coast walk a great success - DoC asks if Paparoa has room to growDoC sees potential for expansion in the walk, with the Pike29 memorial opening this year.25 Aug 07:30 AM
New Zealand'Masters of camouflage' settle into new surroundingsBunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga stake their spots after exploring mountain home.24 Aug 01:44 AM
New ZealandWhere to play in Hawke’s Bay? DoC gives update on reserves ahead of summerDoC wants to get "as much as possible" open for summer 2023.21 Aug 05:31 AM
New ZealandMinisters apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifieldsDocuments have been released under the Official Information Act.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMissing woman found dead after three-day searchJude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga on August 12.15 Aug 04:41 AM
New ZealandThis AI-powered pest-buster can pick kea from stoatClever traps that can pick pests from native species set to join NZ's war on predators.15 Aug 03:54 AM
KahuFinal push for Taranaki maunga deal before electionUri (descendants) of the eight iwi of Taranaki have until August 16 at 5pm to vote.15 Aug 02:02 AM
New ZealandDead dolphins transported to Massey University to determine cause of deathThe stranding of 6 common dolphins at Ruakākā Beach is the first in Bream Bay since 2001.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSix dolphins found dead in Ruakākā, hapū on-siteIt is suspected low cloud prevented the dolphins from being sighted earlier.13 Aug 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Julian Batchelor's long-simmering property spat before his divisive co-governance tourRoadshow organiser's 15-year battle with DoC, Māori over access to land.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy do people poison trees?From poisoning gum trees in Kerikeri to pōhutukawa in Kaipara; why do people kill trees?11 Aug 06:29 PM
New ZealandIncreasing kiwi deaths prompts conservation groups to caution dog ownersSuspected dog attack behind another dead kiwi in Northland.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Doesn't look the best': Northland heritage site marred by tree poisoningAn elderly man has been fined for poisoning 50 trees near Kerikeri's Stone Store.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhitebait ban: Trust says priorities delayed rāhui decisionThe trust had been in talks over the ban since April.08 Aug 11:37 PM
New ZealandDrones being used in search for missing fisherman in RaglanThe fisherman went missing four days ago.08 Aug 01:32 AM
New ZealandNorthland's wandering dog problem likely cause of kiwi deathsNorthland's wandering dog problem apparently continues to cost kiwi lives.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNet loss: Double rāhui for Hawke's Bay whitebait ahead of season openingA whitebait ban is in place - and a stalwart is not happy with the timing.07 Aug 06:13 AM
New ZealandEnviro groups get massive funding boost for greater protection of our natural worldBiodiversity funding to help local taiao groups and private landowners.04 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelKiller whales teaching young to target yachts, say scientistsKiller whales have developed a taste for the ultimate quarry, pleasure yachts.02 Aug 10:58 PM
New ZealandAll sealed up: Sea mammal's surprise morning trip to BunningsStaff resorted to using ovens and dishwashers to keep their unusual visitor contained.31 Jul 01:01 AM
New Zealand$30m and apology for iwi who paid the price for the nation's developmentThe tribes' areas of interest include the middle reaches of the Whanganui River.30 Jul 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: 'Despair' over plundering of marine reservesOPINION: Letters on climate changes, GST on food, Winston, and modern music.28 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelDemand up for Great Walks as huts fill 'instantly' with day-one bookingsDoC has reported that there has been an uptick in demand right from the get-go.27 Jul 02:00 AM
Crime'Worst we’ve seen': Serial poacher sentenced for repeatedly pilfering Auckland marine reserveThe fisherman was caught in the act eight times.26 Jul 05:12 AM
New ZealandRegional council detects rare fish in Hawke's Bay using DNA tracesRare native fish a thrilling find in Wairoa.26 Jul 03:07 AM
New ZealandFight to save the bird on our $100 notePoster bird from Haast Pass on the brink of extinction.23 Jul 07:11 PM
New ZealandNew feathered residents carry message of hopeFour kākāpō are now living at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato.22 Jul 10:30 PM
