Pike River families are making a last push for justice ahead of the election.

A seafloor study has revealed an underwater orchestra below the Hauraki Gulf's surface.

Helicopters are being used to muster Kaikoura seals away from quake-repair zones.

Tourists are disturbing threatened bird species at a Rotorua geothermal attraction.

Call me old fashioned but I thought the regional council was meant to look after water.

The Marlborough green gecko has lived at the Fiordland visitor centre for 30 years.

Staff distressed at theft of gecko that has lived at visitor centre for more than 30 years

A shoot for Mission: Impossible 6 in Queenstown is being investigated after a complaint.

The great walk will be open to mountain bikers all year.

A group of compounds commonly found in foods will be used to create long-life rat lures.

Conservationists say Govt will face a furious backlash if it changes conservation laws.

Conservationists have won a major victory in the Supreme Court. But Govt isn't happy.

Hawke's Bay DoC is stamping down on damage on its land after a series of incidents.

The protected conservation land must be flooded for the irrigation project to go ahead.

Green groups say a sea lion rescue plan fails to address threats by commercial fishing.

Beachgoers are being reminded to keep their distance from wildlife.

A dead Hector's dolphin was found on the West Coast earlier this year.

Local group hailed for "punching above their weight" in fight against Ruataniwha dam.

Colder temperatures may mean myrtle rust might not survive long if it reaches Wellington.

More than 11,000 hours of staff time went into putting out the devastating fires.

Scientists launch a $1.4 million project to help combat deadly fungal disease.

Second penguin death in as many months shows owners aren't watching dogs, says council.

A witness spotted people fishing in the marine reserve at Island Bay and reported them.

Scientists are set to eavesdrop on the critically endangered Maui dolphin.

A long-running legal battle around shark cage diving gets into murky waters.

A third of NZ's native birds could soon go the way of the moa, a damning report reveals.

Dead whale towed from harbour after officials thought it may be a shipping hazard.

NZH Local Focus: Karangahake Gorge mine to reopen for testing.

A third Government agency has been drawn into the Joanne Harrison case.

Dogs will see penguins as prey and can kill them in just a few seconds.