New ZealandPesticides and illegal drains: Wetland suffers damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fieldsPesticides were sprayed, and 600m of drains illegally installed.09 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandCat crackdown could be on the way for Mid CanterburyAshburton District Council asked to investigate introducing a cat management programme.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandVenomous sea snake found on Auckland beach, DoC investigatesAnyone who sees a sea snake should not try to move it back to the water.05 Feb 06:01 AM
New ZealandRemains of 79yo Auckland tramper missing since March found in Waikato forestThe woman went missing while laying bait in the forest with her group.04 Feb 07:29 AM
New ZealandMan spotted luring, beating then capturing swan at Auckland's Western SpringsThe penalty for killing protected species is up to two years' jail or a fine up to $100k.02 Feb 02:14 AM
New Zealand'Tragic reminder': Dolphin freed from net in Waitematā Harbour dies from blood poisoningThe dolphin, named Te Ihu Wai Pounamu, was found stranded at Sanders Reserve.31 Jan 06:11 AM
New ZealandSeeds of hope: Globally rare habitat shows signs of recovery after 1000ha blazeThe October fire released about $9.6m worth of carbon into the atmosphere.30 Jan 11:18 PM
Politics‘Freddy the frog’ feature of minister’s mining strategyShane Jones wants to start a conversation about mining on conservation land.30 Jan 09:15 PM
New ZealandJoy of Waikato orca sightings dampened by concerning behaviourThere were several orca sightings in the Waikato this month.29 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi found dead in Northland DoC trapA woman found a kiwi dead in a trap in Northland's Puketi Omahuta forest.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandShootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birdsNineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi dies of dehydration amid Northland’s dry conditions, rain offers reliefRanger Bevan Morgan found the kiwi unconscious on January 11.20 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandSecond weekend whale stranding in South Island30 pilots whales stranded in Golden Bay, and a beaked whale came ashore in Christchurch.18 Jan 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Help me': Ranger describes agonising search for missing tramperWith the weather deteriorating, DoC rangers had to pause their search until first light.17 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandBaby sharks found in Far North rock pools after strong tidesBaby sharks have been spotted in rock pools near Ahipara, drawing local interest.17 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandCoromandel fire: Road to fully open, Fenz boss thanks localsFire and Emergency was to conduct another drone flight at first light.16 Jan 08:19 PM
New Zealand‘Distressing’ rescue of young girl after 13yo fell to his death at Hāhei BeachTwo young people scrambled up a cliff path before the boy plunged down the bank.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand miningDoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Family of orcas delight with 'amazing show'A woman fishing said orcas swimming in formation was the perfect start to the year.12 Jan 12:11 AM
New Zealand‘Throw it back’: Second boat nabbed allegedly poaching at Goat Island Marine ReserveThe Department of Conservation is investigating both incidents. 10 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandSeabird drowning inquiry: Two people helping investigatorsThe birds were reportedly captured in fishing nets.10 Jan 12:59 AM
New Zealand'Frustrating and distressing': DoC appeals for information after seabirds killed'Extremely frustrating and distressing to hear about this kind of wilful mistreatment.'09 Jan 02:44 AM
New ZealandDoC investigating after whales found dead, injured in KaikōuraA tour operator spotted an injured sperm whale in Kaikōura on December 29.08 Jan 07:17 AM
New Zealand'Swimming strongly': Dolphin rescued from net by DoC teamDoC thanks public for helping free entangled dolphin in Auckland waters.08 Jan 05:16 AM
New ZealandTen whales stranded at Farewell Spit, rescue underwayEight of ten stranded pilot whales alive; signs of previous beaching visible.07 Jan 07:41 PM
New Zealand‘We need your help’: DoC searching for dolphin caught in Auckland netThe dolphin was last seen at the Huapai Golf Course near the edge of Waitemata Harbour. 07 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandWatch: Ocean swimmers bust alleged poachers at marine reserve'You betcha they didn't expect to see us,' swimmer says of boaties caught with '200 fish'.03 Jan 04:00 PM
Travel newsRevamped Cape Brett DoC hut offers some of Northland’s best viewsThe $25-a-night Cape Brett Hut is one of a handful of DoC huts run in Northland.02 Jan 08:02 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2024?As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.28 Dec 06:30 PM
KahuNew Whanganui Journey shelters merge culture and functionalityThree new shelters have been constructed along the Whanganui Journey Great Walk.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandShark alert: DoC warns swimmers as great whites spotted in Waikato harbourDoC says you should 'quickly and calmly get out of the water'.25 Dec 02:18 AM
Kahu'Unique opportunity': Ngāi Tahu's vision for Queenstown reserveNgāi Tahu consults the Queenstown community on restoring Morning Star Reserve whenua.18 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury man fined $6000 for driving digger through bird colonyThe man drove through a large, black-billed gull colony, destroying their nests. 18 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandWaikato kākāpō goes on a surprise off-grid adventureThe endangered flightless parrot took an unplanned break from technology.18 Dec 12:28 AM
