US military money has come with researchers wanting to kill Kiwi rats using gene tech.

Islands around NZ are being scoped for trials of a radical new gene technology.

Hundreds of deer carcasses reported after the Molesworth 1080 drop to fight tuberculosis.

Auckland's sun-loving leopard seal Owha has a new mate to share the summer with.

New study prompts group's call for fisheries closures to save iconic yellow-eyed penguin.

If you spot a baby bird on the ground, it's not necessarily cause for concern.

Two helicopters called for climbers caught in rock fall near summit.

The penguins are getting the VIP treatment on their road to recovery.

The Ahuriri is being de-wormed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

"Some jet boaters simply do not understand reasonable behaviour in the back-country."

The fur seal pups were born in the aftermath of the Kaikoura quake.

An animal welfare group is angry, but DOC says thriving species best left to own devices.

A seal's sunbathing mission has been cut short in Auckland

The deer released into the North Taranaki area were a risk to the forest's eco-system.

One-legged weka have prompted concerns of incorrect and illegal possum trapping.

Climate change action has emerged a winner in just-signed coalition deals.

An injured hunter was rescued in the Aorangi Forest Park in South Wairarapa today.

The app allows users to tally their pest kills and compare with others in the area.

Auckland is home to many endangered species. Here's how locals can help save 10 of them.

Tens of thousands of jellyfish-like creatures have washed up on Greymouth beaches.

Hikers who want to park at the start of the crossing will risk clamping after 4 hours.

Scientists say "game-changing" evidence shows the risk of fishing bycatch to NZ sea lions.

Drone-mounted lasers could be used to "map and zap" weeds causing farmers a $1b headache.

The whale's skull was the size of a small car.

DOC cars have been tampered with, and the finger is being pointed at anti-1080 protestors.

A farmer who helped set up a kiwi protection group has died in a tragic accident.

The pup was euthanised by the Department of Conservation today.

Fears that spontaneous mountainside collapse would kill hut occupants

National treasure: Tongariro celebrates 130 years as a national park

Man who shot and killed a kea damaging his property has been convicted and punished.