New ZealandHelpers told, beware exploding whalesTwenty pilot whales have beached themselves again and will be euthanised, DoC said, as volunteers are warned to be careful around decomposing whales.11 Feb 02:22 AM
New ZealandSurviving beached whales refloatedAll 100 of the surviving beached whales at Farewell Spit have been successfully refloated as volunteers scrambled to stop another pod swimming into shore.10 Feb 11:44 PM
New Zealand'People crying, they didn't want to leave'Emotional scenes as whale rescue volunteers sang to and even named many of the pilot whales stranded - and those refloated - on Farewell Spit.10 Feb 10:56 PM
New ZealandShark warning for whale volunteersVolunteers desperately trying to save 100 surviving whales that have beached on Farewell Spit are being warned about the risk of sharks in the water.10 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandRescuers return to save stranded whalesRescuers who tried to refloat beached whales to return at first light.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhale deaths: DoC under fireA whale rescue expert is critical Department of Conservation crews didn't act sooner in last night's devastating whale stranding.09 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandFishing boat spilling oil on Otago coastA fishing boat has run aground off the sensitive Otago coast.09 Feb 07:38 PM
New ZealandSearchers poised to look for lost hikerSearchers are poised to go into the Southern Alps for an overdue Israeli tramper.09 Feb 04:58 PM
New ZealandAmbitious plan to save kiwiA plan to bring our national bird back from the brink and super-charge local kiwi conservation efforts is being launched today.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlbatross chick on road to recoveryDunedin's newest celebrity albatross chick could be reunited with its parents as soon as tomorrow.01 Feb 05:34 PM
New ZealandProtected birds found with bullet holesFive birds protected under the Wildlife Act have been found shot dead near Little Barrier Island.01 Feb 04:07 AM
New ZealandTramper survives on SkittlesSearch teams elated as DOC worker stumbles across missing tourist.01 Feb 12:34 AM
New ZealandFears for ill albatross chickAlbatross chick has lost weight after being found riddled with maggots.30 Jan 11:49 PM
EnvironmentArsenal grows to combat Tangihua pestsThe war on plant and animal pests through more than 1400ha of bush, scrub and farmland between Whangarei and Dargaville is being ramped 30 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandScientists hopeful about albatross numbersScientists just back from an annual white-capped albatross census in the remote and windswept subantarctic islands are hopeful for the welfare of the iconic endemic seabirds.29 Jan 07:38 PM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Volunteers protect rare native Dactylanthus plantVolunteers are pollinating Dactylanthus plants on Mt Pirongia 'paint brush-style' in the hope to repopulate the maunga with the indigenous plant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Jan 04:57 AM
New ZealandCat overboard in nature sanctuaryA pussy could be on the loose in a Northland nature sanctuary.22 Jan 12:47 AM
New ZealandMan charged with 10 Northland arsonsA Northland man has been charged with lighting 10 fires in the Kaipara area that have destroyed areas of conservation land and a forest 19 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandNgaruawahia scrub fire containedThe Hakarimata Track is not in danger from the fire, but remains closed this morning.18 Jan 05:20 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists bound for Auckland IslandsScientists are this week heading to the subantarctic Auckland Islands for an annual survey of white-capped albatross and New Zealand sea lion numbers in the remote and windswept region.17 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandOwha the seal wows ferry commutersA 300kg leopard seal looks to be in Auckland to stay, as the hefty visitor makes itself a summer spectacle for ferry commuters.17 Jan 03:19 AM
TravelStephanie Holmes: Left, right and over itDoC's confusing direction signs raise the ire of Stephanie Holmes.17 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandArson suspected in Arthur's Pass firesA fire which burned through 100ha of hillside near Arthur's Pass last week and four more fires on Saturday are suspected to be the work of an arsonist.16 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandFamily of hut fire victim travel to NZ to visit siteNew Zealand Police have helped a grieving Japanese family to visit the Te Urewera site where their relative died in a fire nine years 15 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandPenguin selfies 'not cool'If people bother the rare penguin moulting in Dunedin it will be moved to a secret location, the Department of Conservation says.12 Jan 05:48 PM
New ZealandThe selfie that could cost up to $250kGetting closer than 50m to a killer whale could set you back a couple hundred thousand or land you behind bars.12 Jan 06:21 AM
New ZealandOur Blue Backyard: NZ is a seabird MeccaIn the second of a five part series on Auckland's big blue backyard, science reporter Jamie Morton talks to seabird expert Dr Brendon Dunphy.11 Jan 04:08 PM
New ZealandBurnt gecko likely to surviveA protected green gecko which suffered severe burns to its four feet during a scrub fire in Northland is expected to survive but won't 10 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandSummer Science: The battle for our islandsScience reporter Jamie Morton talks to Auckland Uni conservation ecologist Dr James Russell about the challenge to sweep islands clear of pest predators.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH73 opens after fire containedRocks have been cleared from the road and drivers should travel with caution.08 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandBusy weekend for helicopter rescuesThere's never a dull day for rescue helicopters.08 Jan 09:20 AM
New ZealandLittle blue penguin spotted in Avon RiverA little blue penguin was spotted in central Christchurch today after making its way up the Avon River.06 Jan 05:04 AM
New ZealandWilliam Trubridge: Rare dolphins still not protectedFreedive world champion William Trubridge has penned a letter to the fishing industry, calling for more action to protect New Zealand's endangered dolphin species.06 Jan 02:45 AM
New ZealandOystercatcher chick hatches at MountThe first of the two oystercatcher eggs has hatched on Mount Maunganui Beach sparking fears the chick and its sibling will become 03 Jan 06:16 AM
