PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSlow down, new seal: Town's fight to protect pup that keeps crossing the road"The last thing we want is for the seal to be hit."05 Sep 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Antarctica to Cave Creek and 1080: DoC's Lou Sanson farewells an extraordinary careerThe job's taken him from Antarctica to Wellington, but it ends where it began - Hokitika.03 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelTime outdoors increases mental resilience, DoC reportNew report highlights inequalities in Kiwis' access to the outdoors during adversity.03 Sep 12:05 AM
New ZealandOrca pod leaves Pāuatahanui inlet, 12 formal warnings given12 formal warnings were issued to people travelling to see the pod under alert level 3.01 Sep 08:49 PM
TravelTrail Guide: Which New Zealand Great Walk should you do?Kiwis have a healthy obsession with the outdoors - plan a post-lockdown Great Walk.01 Sep 03:11 AM
TravelFirst spring kiwi chick 'Hope' born as Alert Level lowersHope was born at 8.20am, hours after the South Island lowered Covid Alert levels.31 Aug 11:03 PM
New Zealand'I thought it was a dead cow': Kekeno swims solo up Havelock North streamThe large seal was sighted on Monday in Havelock North's Karamū Stream.31 Aug 12:22 AM
TravelAbel Tasman track could be opened to bikers and hikersThe Abel Tasman track could become the third Great Walk to permit cyclists.25 Aug 10:49 PM
TravelWhale attacks: Tourism may be changing humpback behaviourSwimming with whales is illegal in NZ waters but some operations continue to offer it.24 Aug 10:31 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: South Island holding its breath as lockdown decision loomsThere have still been no cases in the south despite the Auckland outbreak growing to 72.23 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandMasterton conservation park declares war on rabbitsDoC pledges $700,000 to help get rid of 'those pesky rabbits' at wildlife centre.21 Aug 05:56 AM
New ZealandEndangered bats seen for the first time in Franz Josef in decadesOne of the country's most endangered mammals has been seen in Franz Josef.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mother whale and calf play next to surfersResidents were amazed with what they saw on Sunday.10 Aug 08:24 PM
TravelGuide companies suspected of gaming DOC booking systemDOC compliance team were alerted to 'suspicious' bookings.09 Aug 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Killer' corgis form part of feral dog problem in Far NorthFar North authorities must act before a wild dog mauls or kills a human, says a local.09 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandOutgoing boss optimistic NZ can be predator freeOutgoing boss of Crown-owned company hopeful over NZ's bold bid to be predator-free.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaka Kotahi plans to fill in bats' roosts to force them to relocateBlocking up roosts is a relatively new practice and one that divides opinion.01 Aug 10:41 PM
New ZealandDoC criticised for 'scare tactics' over sanctuary proposalDepartment of Conservation accused of providing 'inadequate' information.29 Jul 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu$20m boost a 'game-changer' for Northland jobs, environmentJobs for Nature programme will support 12 projects and create 324 jobs across Northland.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPoison in tampons used to kill feral dogs in Far NorthLocals frustrated by the ongoing menace have taken to desperate measures.28 Jul 06:15 PM
New ZealandMilford Sound master plan: Entry fee for overseas visitors?It's been announced work into the future of Milford Sound will proceed to the next stage.28 Jul 01:36 AM
New ZealandSinister threats to attack DoC staff, shoot down choppersSinister threats about attacking staff, shooting down helicopters, among cases this year.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Kahu'Toa passed quickly, surrounded by love': Sunrise marae burial for baby OrcaToa died surrounded by love, DoC says.23 Jul 08:35 PM
EnvironmentBruce Clarkson praised as a treasure to council and the city"Waiwhakareke the best example of urban restoration in the whole country."23 Jul 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNorthland dune lakes are torn between saving native biodiversity and trout fisheryKDC Reserve Management Plan 2016 identifies trout as pest fish, continues ban on release.23 Jul 05:30 PM
New Zealand'We are devastated': Baby orca Toa diesThe orca was being cared for while a hunt for its pod was underway.23 Jul 10:05 AM
New ZealandFine weather opens window to find baby orca Toa's podDoC says the orca calf has reacted well to being back in the sea.22 Jul 08:47 PM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: Move to sea pen depends on weatherDoC said the orca remains in a stable condition.21 Jul 11:35 PM
TravelDOC: What Kiwis really think about the 'great' outdoorsDOC feels pressured by growing appetite for limits on natural places.21 Jul 05:28 AM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: DoC has 'contingency plans for all scenarios'Dr Ingrid Visser says they won't euthanase Toa if he remains healthy.20 Jul 08:22 PM
New ZealandMinimise risk: Stranded baby orca Toa to stay in pool for nowWith bad weather, DOC wanted to minimise the number of times the orca had to be shifted.19 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa remains in holding tank as rescue effort enters 'delicate stage'The decision to move the whale out of his sea pen was made based on safety advice.16 Jul 12:35 AM
New ZealandStrong winds hinder efforts to reunite baby orca Toa with his podNorthwesterly winds are expected to make the relocation effort even more challenging.14 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandHelicopter deployed after possible sighting of orca pod on Kāpiti CoastEfforts will focus on the Kāpiti Coast and Marlborough Sounds after reported sightings.13 Jul 10:27 PM
