15m whale washes up on Parapara Beach, Golden Bay
Investigations are under way to find out what the whale's exact species is.
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Plan to sink Hawke's Bay fishing trawler to provide home for marine life
Retiring to the reef, the Twofold Bay trawler is to be given a second life.
Rangers capture water dragon released in reserve
The native Australian semi-aquatic lizard was considered a threat to NZ wildlife.
DoC spent nearly $500k to kill one stoat in Fiordland
It took eight months to capture the stoat, documents show.
Heritage painting inside Chateau Tongariro ‘drooping, cracking’
Sagging canvas, flaking paint and cracks in historic painting. Who's responsible?
Odd visitor to supermarket carpark keeps shoppers guessing
An odd-looking gull is causing bird-watchers to do a double take.
Chateau bidders need more certainty, mayor says
The historic hotel has been closed for more than a year.
'Huge worry': Cost of living threatens Kaimanawa horse adoptions
So far only a handful of applications for horses have come through for the 2024 muster.
New tool helps New Zealand's rarest bird reach record breeding season
The 3D-printed replica eggs help preserve the nests while the real eggs are incubated.
Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
More than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this year
It was a shock to see so many elvers dead.
Stranded whale in Canterbury put to sleep due to ‘very challenging conditions’
The difficult decision was made after refloating was not possible.
Are Great Walks still good value? Hut prices rise by almost 20%
On the Milford Track 30 years ago Kiwis paid a $3 maintenance fee - now it's $100 a night.
Sea lion pup numbers exceed expectations
Dunedin’s annual breeding season pup counts have set records in three consecutive years.
The Devil beckons with craters and lava flows
Two of Taupō's walking groups enjoy contrasting trips.
Sniffer dog saves Wellington island from potential disaster
When Vito the ant-detection dog woke up on Tuesday, he did not expect to become a hero.
Tiny bat rescued from a goldfish pond, ready to return to the wild after rehab
The native bat is being released back into the wild on March 12.
Tiny bat rescued from a goldfish pond, rehabilitated and given flying lessons
The native bat is expected to make a full recovery.
Community leaders cautiously optimistic over Cathedral Cove access track
Cathedral Cove campaigners cautious over first steps to restoration
Meet Ātārangi: Chick is 700th kiwi released in northern Hawke's Bay
Group notches record release for single conservation organisation.
Public sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departments
Just how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?
Wairere Falls walking track closed until May
The popular walking track will close during the week.
Pig and deer focus of DoC hunting competition
The annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.
Cathedral Cove walking tracks to reopen before next summer
DoC announced the first steps needed to restore walking access.
Kōaro whitebait spotted 'in good numbers' outside its native habitat
The adult whitebait are mostly found in the inland ranges.
Stay out of the water: DoC warning after shark kills stranded whale
"Well-meaning" volunteers warned they can create a risk to themselves and whales.
Fish-tery: Unexplained mass fish deaths in Whanganui
DOC calls for the public's help after reports of dead fish, including endangered species.
Mueller Hut reopens as Mt Cook toilets, carparks fill to the brim
Mt Cook toilets, car parks and facilities are under immense visitor pressure.
Toilet backlog closes NZ’s favourite alpine hut walk for 'foreseeable future'
NZ's most popular hut has been closed to day walkers after a busy summer.
Blocked loo causes 'frustration' for Mt Cook trampers
A popular trail has been closed because the toilets are too full, causing frustration.
Penguins are not sick, just moulting
DoC asks people to leave little blue penguins alone as they come ashore to moult.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
And then there were four: Another kākāpō removed from sanctuary
More than half the kākāpō in the mainland sanctuary trial have now been sent home.
Visiting the oldest tree in the forest
Walkers share highlights from one of the many treks on offer in the central North Island.