KahuTe Urewera hut case could cost Tūhoe $200kTe Uru Taumatua says to stop the demolition of Te Urewera huts may cost $200k.26 Dec 03:26 AM
New ZealandLive snake 'ten times as venomous as a rattlesnake' found on Auckland BeachNorth Shore woman Afrika McNall found the snake, alive, on the beach last night16 Dec 01:39 AM
BusinessSubstandard processes but no bias with govt contracts linked to Mahuta familySubstandard processes but no evidence of favouritism in contracts with minister's family.12 Dec 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessConcern over MfE process related to Mahuta family contractsPublic Service Commission advice unheeded in MfE review of Mahuta family contracts.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig task: How to purge pests from NZ’s biggest subantarctic islandIt'd take $80m and most of a decade to purge Auckland Island of pigs, cats and rodents.29 Nov 12:33 AM
New ZealandGene-altering tech could help save NZ's pest-threatened speciesDoC report says gene tech may offer 'breakthrough opportunities' - but with tricky issues.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice reviewing CCTV footage after albatross eggs disappear from DoC siteDoC is working with authorities after albatross eggs disappear.22 Nov 06:29 PM
KahuKiwi firefighter honoured for efforts in Aussie bush firesRotorua firefighter Phil Muldoon worked 16-hour days battling Australian bush fires.20 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandRare, royal visit as king penguin goes walkabout in SouthlandIt's strictly formal attire for this big bird's day at the beach.16 Nov 06:14 PM
New Zealand'Keep well away': Venomous sea snake spotted in Auckland's ViaductThe animal is a 'rare straggler' in New Zealand waters ... but likes to come ashore.15 Nov 03:15 AM
PoliticsHigh Court orders halt to Te Urewera hut demolitionsThe demolitions had been the subject of numerous protests.09 Nov 04:51 AM
TravelDoC sees 1300 overseas applicants for job few Kiwis wantedThe deadline was extended after failing to get more than three candidates.02 Nov 10:04 PM
TravelBird of the Year: Where to spot the rock wren in the wildThe pīwauwau rock wren has been crowned a 'rock star' of the avian world.31 Oct 02:00 AM
Kahu'It's not just going to stop here': Kaumātua on demolition of Te Urewera DoC hutsTe Uru Taumatua defended its plans in a statement27 Oct 05:33 PM
TravelWild things: Comedy Wildlife Photography finalists revealedLike a David Attenborough blooper reel, this is nature at its most awkward.20 Oct 05:01 AM
TravelRuapehu Life Pass holders looking for a ski field lifelineRuapehu's 14,000 Life Pass holders are wondering about the future of their mountain.12 Oct 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Devastating' impacts from triple fatal helicopter crash'Every day, when I wake up, I think about what could have been...this has ruined my life.'11 Oct 05:28 PM
TravelMilford Sound visitors at 14% as outdoor demand continues to coolNew Zealand's most famous natural landmarks have seen a stark decline says DoC's report.10 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandCase of sea lion biting surfer 'certainly not an attack' - DoCThe mammal put a hole in the surfer's wetsuit.10 Oct 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBat-shipped crazy: Ecologist speculates on animal importers' motives'Bizarre' dead bat shipment perplexes.07 Oct 03:35 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ's quirky kākāpō is just as special on the insideScientists discover kākāpō's gut microbiome is unlike that of any other bird on Earth.02 Oct 05:02 PM
TravelDoC survey reveals two types of outdoor visitor. Which are you?There are two distinct types of visitor. Should they be charged differently?25 Sep 05:53 PM
New ZealandWealthy Northland property owner admits his dog killed a kiwiBrian Angliss will oppose the mandatory destruction of his dog.15 Sep 06:00 PM
EnvironmentConservation week 2022: Bay groups work to improve the environmentThis year's theme is taking action for nature.11 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDoC reviews contract awarded to minister's husband's companyDoC scrutinising award of contracts to Gannin Ormsby consultancy.08 Sep 05:42 AM
EnvironmentTiaki – Tourism operators leading the charge for natureConservation Week encourages Kiwis to get involved in nature and help take care of it.02 Sep 07:20 PM
New ZealandDeath of tramper sparks changes to DOC volunteer hut warden trainingDOC has improved visitor safety information on several routes in the Nelson Lakes.17 Aug 04:17 AM
EnvironmentMangaiti blessing celebrates official gully openingThe vision for the gully was to restore the native vegetation to pre-European status.13 Aug 07:20 PM
KahuTe Paina set to be returned to iwi and hapūJoy and relief at return of historically and culturally significant reserve.21 Jul 02:30 AM
EnvironmentYoung kiwi moving house into regenerating native bushKiwi head into former pine block land in Hawke's Bay.21 Jul 12:47 AM
TravelBig stink: NZMCA blasts outdoor group over public poo reviewMuck-slinging and bickering continues to blight the freed-camping review.19 Jul 07:30 PM
TravelPrime Minister wades in on public poo law reviewThere are calls to change the controversial law on where you can answer nature's call.14 Jul 01:31 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Mysterious giant snails found in Tōtara Reserve Regional ParkCarnivorous Powelliphanta marchanti snails have been seen in Tōtara Reserve Regional Park.12 Jul 10:00 PM
