New ZealandHow Czech tramper survived her ordealPavlina Pizova, who survived a month in a remote hut on the Routeburn Track, broke down in tears as she spoke about her fight for survival.26 Aug 12:52 AM
New Zealand'Not at all surprised she was caught there'A tramper has told of "pretty bad" conditions including snow up to a metre high near where a Czech woman was rescued after waiting five weeks in a Doc hut after her partner's death.25 Aug 03:12 AM
New ZealandAnti-1080 groups: Govt plan is 'ludicrous'A Government-led bid to free New Zealand of predators by 2050 was repudiated today by the Ban 1080 Party as "justification for another 34 years of spreading 1080".26 Jul 06:45 AM
New ZealandScientists applaud pest planScientists have a few words of warning for Government attempts to clear our islands of pests.25 Jul 11:33 PM
New ZealandMeet our dogs taking the world by stormDuck/dog and his canine co-workers are making waves overseas with their oh-so-cute social media presence.21 Jul 05:45 AM
New ZealandD-Day for pest control operationMore than $20 million in funding, 720,000ha of land: today is D-Day for the biggest pest control operation in New Zealand's history.20 Jul 11:48 PM
New ZealandMore urgency needed for climate changeA leading climate scientist has welcomed a new 20-year Government "roadmap" that singles out climate change as an environmental research priority for New Zealand.17 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSocial media helps man get to funeralA series of tweets and shares helped co-ordinate an operation to get a small island in the Hauraki Gulf for a ranger who needed to get to his grandmother's funeral.17 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandMassive boost for kakapo survivalA record breeding season for New Zealand and the world's population of lovable but critically endangered kakapo has seen their numbers shoot up by an amazing 28 per cent to 157 individuals.14 Jul 02:31 AM
BusinessRuapehu ski boss heads for retirementEruptions, lahars, faster and better facilities, a catastrophic diesel spill and a devastating arson - it's been a hectic 30 years 12 Jul 04:07 AM
New ZealandAwaroa Beach now for all KiwisAwaroa Beach has become part of the Abel Tasman National Park after 40,000 Kiwis raised the money to buy it.10 Jul 03:37 AM
New ZealandRare sighting of sperm whaleA sperm whale has been spotted in the Hauraki Gulf - a rare sighting for boaties. Rob Pine, a wildlife photographer from Auckland05 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandJoyride costs seal pup its lifeDOC had to shoot a fur seal pup after someone put it on the back of a motorbike while skylarking on the Hokitika beach04 Jul 05:09 AM
New ZealandAlarming videos show forest collapseTwo dramatic videos have been released showing how Northland's forests are collapsing due to chronic underfunding of the Department of Conservation and lack of pest control.06 Jun 08:49 PM
New ZealandNZ's Great Walks not up to scratchMore than 60 per cent of tracks on New Zealand's Great Walks are not up to the Department of Conservation's standards.27 May 10:56 PM
New ZealandQ&A: DoC's Dr Graeme ElliottScience reporter Jamie Morton discusses the Battle for our Birds campaign with Department of Conservation principal science advisor Dr Graeme Elliott.11 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhale's jawbone hacked offThe Department of Conservation is seeking those responsible for using a chainsaw to hack out a dead sperm whale's jawbone.05 May 06:08 PM
New ZealandRare skink appears to be making a comebackSearchers looking just north of Hokitika for one of the rarest vertebrate animals in the country have struck gold.03 May 04:07 AM
BusinessAwaroa beach campaigner gets first look at piece of paradiseWhen Awaroa beach campaigner Duane Major visited the piece of paradise bought by New Zealanders for the first time since the purchase, he paused in disbelief.01 May 10:15 AM
New ZealandKiwi chicks arrive at new home on MotutapuThree kiwi chicks have arrived at their new home as part of an effort to save a rare species of our national bird.17 Apr 12:34 AM
New ZealandFears of 80 flights a day over FiordlandA pristine, remote landing site in Fiordland National Park is about to have its daily limit of helicopter landings soar.11 Apr 12:57 AM
New ZealandReports kontikis used in marine reserveThe Department of Conservation will be hitting Punakaiki beach after reports of people using "kontikis" in the marine reserve.05 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt's Kermadec campaign hits snagThe Government may lose its unanimous support in Parliament for much-touted marine sanctuary.21 Mar 04:56 AM
BusinessBeach pledgers fulfil commitmentsThose who pledged money to buy an Abel Tasman beach for New Zealanders are fulfilling their commitments.26 Feb 02:40 AM
BusinessDoC will charge for access to Awaroa beachPeople using beach in 'opportunistic way' will have to pay for the privilege, says Conservation Minister Maggie Barry.24 Feb 09:35 PM
BusinessBeach owner pleased with interestThe owner of the beach in Abel Tasman National Park which has been the focus of a crowd funding campaign is pleased with all the local interest.13 Feb 07:31 PM
Business$2m raised to save Abel Tasman beachA Givealittle page has raised the money needed to buy the beach on the Awaroa Inlet.12 Feb 05:19 AM
BusinessBeach campaigners reject MorganGareth Morgan has offered to help buy Abel Tasman Beach but he wants exclusive rights for his family.09 Feb 06:57 PM
BusinessTaxpayer money should help buy beach: LabourTaxpayer money should be put up to help buy an idyllic, privately owned beach at the top of the South Island, Labour says.07 Feb 09:42 AM
BusinessCampaign to buy beach hits $1mA crowdfunding campaign to keep a pristine South Island beach in public ownership has broken the $1 million mark.06 Feb 07:15 PM
TelecommunicationsBeach will be public if campaign succeedsAn idyllic, privately-owned beach will be added to the Abel Tasman National Park if a Givealittle campaign to purchase the land succeeds.02 Feb 11:06 PM
TourismRuapehu Alpine Lifts gets a new licenceRuapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) has been granted Department of Conservation approval to continue operating the Whakapapa Ski field on Mt Ruapehu.18 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandPests push native birds to brinkThe loss of our native birds from the wild has been revealed in its full extent for the first time, with a stock-take showing major hits for most endemic species.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandConservation focus in Fiordland National ParkThe Conservation Minister says a new partnership should help protect native birds and threatened wetlands in one of NZ's most famous national parks.21 Nov 11:32 PM
