New ZealandFirst $2m step to make Auckland Island pest-freeEradication may cost $40 million to $50 million over eight to 10 years.23 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandThey burned down historic DoC homestead - so why aren't they being charged?Police can't prove the blaze was deliberately or negligently lit.19 Jun 09:05 PM
New ZealandGovernment declines coal mine applicationThe application for a controversial coal mine has been declined for conservation reasons.16 Jun 02:34 AM
CrimeWhanganui news: Woman on drugs charges; drove while disqualified; Ratana talkNews in brief: Woman on drug, shoplifting charges; Ratana talk; driving when disqualified13 Jun 09:02 AM
KahuOne beach, one hour, 1715 pieces of litterSearch starts for "Citizen Scientists" to tackle environmental threat posed by plastic.07 Jun 12:40 AM
TravelTourists charged double for access to 'Great Walks'DOC is hiking prices for overseas tourists, with visitors paying double on Great Walks.06 Jun 10:33 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Better to clip tourism ticket at borderCOMMENT: Kiwi trampers will now bludge off their overseas fellow travellers.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAfter 20 million years, kauri are officially 'threatened'They've dominated our forests for 20 million years. Now kauri are officially threatened.05 Jun 04:38 AM
New ZealandNZ's natural born killer: The war on stoatsThey're the wiliest of our bird-killing pests. How can we possibly hope to beat the stoat?04 Jun 12:14 AM
New ZealandHas New Zealand failed its environment?50 years on from the Manapouri saga, NZ's laws have failed its environment, writer argues.03 Jun 02:40 AM
New ZealandCan NZ really kill every rat, possum and stoat?Nearly two years into the war, are we any closer to being rid of predators by 2050?02 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandHope as native bird numbers doubleA 20-year DoC project in the South Island valley shows the value of pest control.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhale death toll on Taranaki beach at 12Up to 12 sperm whales have now stranded on a South Taranaki beach.27 May 06:25 AM
OpinionLou Sanson: Shellfish poaching is killing our ecosystemsPoaching is a never-ending battle and the numbers are staggering, says DoC's Lou Sanson.24 May 11:23 PM
New ZealandCruise ship slaughter: Seabirds die in boxesCalls for improvements after seabirds die aboard cruise ship after being placed in boxes.24 May 08:34 PM
New ZealandThe impact of 1.7 million tourists on beautiful New ZealandTourism to our national parks continues to grow. Is it sustainable for our environment?24 May 05:37 AM
New ZealandEight sperm whales die on South Taranaki beachEight sperm whales have died after becoming stranded on a South Taranaki beach.24 May 03:36 AM
New ZealandRare penguins killed by dogs at wildlife reserveIrresponsible dog owners responsible for deaths of two penguins at wildlife reserve.24 May 01:55 AM
New ZealandSaving our native species comes with winners and losersWiping out our predators is good for our threatened species - yet some more than others.23 May 05:30 AM
KahuMyth of Mangahawea: Is this NZ's first human settlement?Scientists have uncovered evidence of one of the first Polynesian settlements in Aotearoa.19 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandTaranaki blue whales endemic to NZ - studyNZ has its very own population of the largest animal in the world: the blue whale.17 May 07:30 PM
New ZealandGreens happy with smaller share of cashGreens counted around $610m in Budget wins, compared to $2.8b for NZ First.17 May 05:55 AM
New ZealandBudget a good start but more needed to fix twin plagues, say Sallies and UnionFunding for housing and addressing child poverty a good start some say, but more is needed17 May 04:08 AM
New ZealandBudget: Greens get $20m a year for pest controlThe $80 million 4-year package is part of an expected big Budget boost for conservation11 May 10:53 PM
New ZealandMore funds in Budget for special educationSpecial education - or learning support - is a pressure point in the education system.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ in danger of losing more endangered speciesWe could lose more of our cherished native species if groups don't get the help they need.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer 'wiped out' third of rare NZ plant speciesBrent Thomas says he is "horrified" and is working to reach a collaborative solution.30 Apr 09:38 PM
New ZealandFly-overs find 450 potential kauri dieback sitesFly-overs reveal hundreds of new sites possibly infected with kauri dieback disease.27 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandDoC 'broke the rules' on tourist chopper flightsMore trips permitted to remote glacier than were allowed, Ombudsman finds.24 Apr 03:21 AM
New ZealandDead penguin reports 'biggest in years'Western Bay Wildlife Trust has had nearly 60 calls about dead penguins in two weeks.23 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandIndustry asks for foreign help on billion-trees goalForestry companies want foreign help to reach the Govt's 1 billion trees target.22 Apr 04:22 AM
New ZealandGroup trapped on Tararua Ranges rescuedTwo trampers and their rescuers have been successfully evacuated.17 Apr 11:03 PM
New ZealandNew guidelines to help freshwater fish travel freelyNew guidelines to help remove barriers to fish migrating through our rivers and streams.17 Apr 10:34 PM
