New ZealandMass die-off: Little blue penguins fall victim to weather changesThere are fears that warmer seas and other changes could spell disaster for the penguins.25 Nov 08:23 PM
New ZealandOver 100 whales and dolphins stranded in 'horrific' scenesPilot whales and bottlenose dolphins were stranded on the Chatham Islands.24 Nov 07:06 PM
EnvironmentWharf charity decries decision to reject consentsGovt funding of $600,000 for the Mangawhai wharf project has been lost due to the ruling.24 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Traumatised': Woman attacked by 'pig dogs' at picnic spotHorrified daughter looks on, believing her mother and pet would be killed.22 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandKayaker seriously injured after jetboat collisionA kayaker is seriously injured after a collision with a DoC jetboat.18 Nov 08:40 PM
New ZealandTen years on from the Pike River disaster: Nearing the end of the tunnelThursday, November 19 marks 10 years since the mine exploded, killing 29 men.17 Nov 09:49 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Te Arawa strikes back on climate changeIwi and council work together to combat climate change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Nov 11:01 PM
New ZealandCat ban in Hamilton subdivision to protect native batsThe judge ruled the logic supporting a cat ban in the area was 'almost irresistible'.12 Nov 12:05 AM
New ZealandRare ducklings to be sent to Christchurch 'wild duck school'The ducklings will go to the Isaac Conservation & Wildlife Trust.10 Nov 09:12 PM
New ZealandNew Milford Track hut cost blows out to more than $3mThe new 40-bed Mintaro Hut was originally estimated to cost $1.8 million.22 Oct 09:16 PM
New ZealandSeal moved off Christchurch beach; 'a little thin and tired' but healthyThe seal is healthy with no visible injuries.19 Oct 11:38 PM
New ZealandTowns on tenterhooks: Tourism's fight to survive on West CoastSkydivers are among those now doing work for DoC to make ends meet.19 Oct 02:54 AM
New Zealand'Gutted': Vulnerable shorebirds wiped out by catsDomestic cats in Kaikōura are laying waste to the eggs of a rare shore bird.18 Oct 09:01 PM
New ZealandLocals outraged at dumping of shark on Dargaville streetThe illegal dumping of a shark causes waves in local reaction.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil spent $611k to relocate lizards from work siteChristchurch City Council explains the costly process of relocating endangered lizards.16 Oct 02:25 AM
New Zealand'Idiotic behaviour': Penguin-grabbing selfie attempts may earn $100k fineDoC is asking the public to report any such incidents so it can follow them up.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRare stranding of Tawaki penguin in TaranakiFiordland crested penguin found hundreds of kilometres from its natural foraging grounds.12 Oct 04:49 AM
TravelRowi Kiwi hatchery welcomes New Zealand's rarest birdThe flightless bird is even more odd –looking, but endearing when first born.09 Oct 12:52 AM
New ZealandRatepayers fork out $611k to protect rare lizardsBlow out of budget for Christchurch City Council project.07 Oct 08:25 PM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: Long road to recovery for devastated villageFires continue to rage in Mackenzie Basin after consuming 5500 hectares.06 Oct 05:44 PM
New ZealandMayor slams DoC over Lake Ōhau fireThe vegetation on conservation land is a 'huge risk' to neighbours, mayor says.05 Oct 12:59 AM
Kahu'True kaitiaki': Guardian of rare native plants takes out top award'[He] has ignited a passion in so many people to cherish our country's flora.'27 Sep 02:17 AM
New ZealandDropping hunters in remote zone nets $32,000 fineHelicopter company and pilot both fined for landings in Rangitikei Remote Experience Zone.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEncounters with strangers: Why we need themWe need each other, even when we don't know each other.19 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelFiordland great walk's future to be decided after 7 months of neglectMilford might be booked out for the season, but this Fiordland trail is in doubt.08 Sep 11:52 PM
New ZealandPenguins calling the shots at Wgtn construction siteConstruction workers in Wellington are starting their days with penguin checks.04 Sep 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA dozen people charged for allegedly taking from marine reserveMarine reserve off Waiheke Island a strictly no-take zone.01 Sep 05:00 AM
EnvironmentNRC and DoC looking into illegal concreting in Whangārei streamIllegal concreting of waterfall's edge in Poroti is affecting the safe passage of eels.30 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInsufficient planning: Tongariro Crossing death findings releasedSateesh Halehally-Chikkanna died in Tongariro National Park in 2018.20 Aug 07:24 PM
New ZealandMissing tramper airlifted to safety at Tongariro CrossingThe rescue helicopter hurried out in response to an emergency beacon being set off.18 Aug 02:35 AM
EnvironmentHorizons' biodiversity spend to become contestableCouncillors decide criteria and desired outcomes from biodiversity funding.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational promises two more National Parks, great walks and to be predator-free by 2050National wants to build two new Great Walks and allow grazing on Crown land.11 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandVanishing nature: Can NZ turn its biodiversity tragedy around by 2050?Govt moves to turn around NZ's rampant biodiversity loss with ambitious 30-year strategy.09 Aug 10:16 PM
New ZealandFrustrated DoC worker: Where's my partner?Immigration NZ says visa applicants must meet strict border exception criteria.04 Aug 10:54 PM
