Illegal 120m-long net in marine reserve caught sharks, rays and birds
The net was attached by a milk bottle float and tied to a mangrove tree on the shoreline
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Shark expert Riley Elliott wants to uncover what happens under the water near Bowentown.
Two cars, quad bike, empty beer bottles and dead protected birds
About 30 protected red-billed gulls were killed by two cars and a quad bike on Saturday.
Fine for owner of kiwi-killing dog a national record
Fine imposed on Russell dog owner almost five times higher than previous record.
New 1080 study busts 'silent forest' myth
Scientists have debunked the common claim that NZ forests fall silent after 1080 drops.
Protected gulls killed by quad bike and cars in the early morning
The incident lasted for hours and killed about 30 protected red-billed gulls.
Peak relief: Toilet to be installed on popular Queenstown track
The mountain was dubbed "faecal peak" for the increasing piles of human waste.
'Very sorry' anglers caught catching snapper in NZ's oldest marine reserve
It has been protected for 45 years, but the fishers allegedly claimed they did not know.
Dogs causing nightmare for rare penguins
A dog was seen running loose in the Okahu/Jackson Bay Wildlife Refuge.
Man bitten by shark at Papamoa: DoC warning over great whites
People should be aware and avoid swimming in the main channels of the harbour.
Dumping in paradise: The efforts people go to avoid tip fees
The illegal dumping comes at a huge environmental and financial cost.
400ha Marlborough blaze: Investigator expected on site today
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
Whale flensing to start this afternoon
Another whale stranding on Ruakākā Beach, cultural process kicks into gear.
Police called after group seen 'harassing' sea lion
A member of the public called DOC as they were concerned about the sea lion's welfare.
Cooked kererū: Investigation underway after footage emerges online
The native pigeons are a protected species and fines for killing them can reach $100,000.
Unlucky in love: Sea lion mistakes tyre tracks for female
The lovelorn sea lion ended up on a busy Dunedin road.
Fears of mass stranding after young whale washes up on Christchurch beach
Project Jonah General manager Daren Grover said the species is known for mass strandings.
DoC investigating video of jet ski driving through dolphins
A breach of the Marine Mammals Protection Regulations can incur a penalty of up to $600.
'Sharks sighted, exercise caution': Warning for Auckland beaches
Swimmers should stay out of the water at one beach, according to one alert.
Sea lion disrupts golf on the 13th green
Sea lion makes itself at home on Dunedin golf course
DOC aghast at dogs and cats being taken to pest-free islands
A cat that fell overboard from a boat spent four months on an island unchecked.
Take a walk on the Waiheke side: Stony Batter reopens
The historic underground structures known as Stoney Batter have reopened
'She was the boss': Rare white kiwi given send-off fit for a queen
The 'boss-like' bird was the first white kiwi hatched in captivity in the world.
Aerial photos show dozens of sharks off Coromandel beach
The bronze whalers and hammerheads are seen enjoying the sparkling waters.
Meet the Minister: Kiritapu Allan - from working at KFC to Cabinet
Kiri Allan: I'm a quintessential pragmatist.
From Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New Zealand
There are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.
Restrictions considered at national parks during peak times
High numbers are again expected over this holiday period.
'Horror' as island fire threatens world's rarest tree
Bought by the Crown from Māori in 1908, the island became a nature reserve in 1956.
Dramatic pic shows injured climbers roped to side of mountain
The pair, hurt in a rockslide, were forced to spend the night huddling at 1800m.
Dramatic rescue: Climbers caught in terrifying Mt Cook rockfall
Activating distress signal probably saved lives, rescuers say.
'Keep them under control': DoC's warning to dog owners after attacks on kiwi
Dogs have recently killed kiwi on the Coromandel Peninsula, prompting the warning.
Rare white kiwi hatched in captivity dead
The North Island Brown Kiwi should have been coloured brown but was white instead.
Toxic cocktail of speed and too many vehicles threatening lives on Northland beach
Fears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.