New ZealandHigh Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decadesThe High Court has found the Department of Conservation DoC acted unlawfully for decades by failing to implement its own legislation.Watch16 Dec 05:51 PM
New Zealand'Systemic failings': Court rules DoC failed to protect marine species for decadesA High Court judge has ruled DoC acted unlawfully by failing to follow its own laws.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rare dolphin' spotted in Auckland harbour: Will it affect SailGP again?A dolphin sighting forced the cancellation of the SailGP event in Christchurch in March.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi deaths in leg-hold traps 'doesn't need to happen' DoC saysLeg-hold traps should be installed off the ground to avoid catching birds like kiwis.09 Dec 12:56 AM
New Zealand‘You couldn’t sit on that’: Toilet-goers furious as long drops vandalised'We do not want to close these, but if they continue to be damaged we may be forced to.'08 Dec 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Huge shift in values': How Govt is squeezing more money from conservation landProposals could swell DoC's annual budget by $200m, still well short of what's ideal 07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers hope for cattle river grazing renewalsConservation groups have long opposed allowing cattle in the braided river valleys.05 Dec 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Some Covid lockdowns went too long, vaccine mandates went too farOPINION: As social beings, we struggled to allow for differences of opinion and thought. 03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of whales restrand in Golden Bay, despite refloating effortsProject Jonah said they would welcome volunteer help.03 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandSeven more whales dead after becoming re-stranded in TasmanSix whales died and one was euthanised after being beached on Tasman's Golden Bay again.02 Dec 06:29 PM
New ZealandRescue effort under way at mass whale stranding in TasmanLocal medics working with the community and DoC rangers to refloat dozens of pilot whales.02 Dec 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Mōrere is finally reawakened': Beloved hot springs to reopen after two years of closuresThe Mōrere Hot Springs will be open in time for Christmas. 02 Dec 03:45 AM
TravelIconic track reopens in North Island after almost three yearsMore importantly, the famous beach will again be accessible by foot.02 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandCathedral Cove walking track reopens after almost two yearsThe track to the world-famous beach was badly damaged last year.01 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandBats thrive in Tairāwhiti: How Aratu Forests is protecting themBats found in Tairāwhiti's Aratu Forests; management plan enhances their protection.20 Nov 03:10 AM
New Zealand‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attackEven just one kiwi death can have a devastating impact on kiwi recovery, Helen Leahy said.16 Nov 10:54 PM
New ZealandOfficial advise warned against commercial fishing in Hauraki Gulf protection zonesWWF has labelled Tama Potaka’s last-minute changes to allow commercial fishing in protected areas of the Hauraki Gulf “spineless”. Video / Carson Bluck, Alex BurtonWatch16 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics$20 to visit NZ’s most iconic places, including for Kiwis? Govt considers new charges'I would find it very hard to charge Kiwi kids.'14 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Chronically underfunded': DoC asks public to pay to save critically endangered speciesDoC has enlisted the help of a fundraising organisation to back some critical projects.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBattle begins to eradicate toxic species that can temporarily blindThe plant's toxic sap can cause temporary blindness.06 Nov 05:35 AM
New ZealandKākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claimsAnimal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.01 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuCarved pou Tāne Mahuta restored by expert carvers'It’s also the knowledge that our arts are alive and well in 2024.'29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCarbon released from Waikato wetland fire worth up to $9.6mThe fire, which burnt through 1039ha over five days, has now been fully contained.29 Oct 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClaims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'29 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandGisborne-East Coast DoC facilities 'ready to rock' for summer'We’ve got some beautiful spots on our doorstep waiting to be explored.'28 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandParking goes, visitors must use shuttle to access popular Cathedral Cove trackDoC says there will be no parking at Cathedral Cove when it reopens.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Globally rare' habitat could take hundreds of years to recover after massive fireSince Monday, 1039ha of Whangamarino Wetland has gone up in flames.24 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandGroup ignores 'unmissable' signs and walks dog off lead on pest-free Northland islandDog seen on pest-free Matakohe Limestone Island was not there for conservation purposes23 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mineA controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.23 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandCampgrounds getting ready for busy summer, some nearly booked outDoC campgrounds in Northland are open for bookings, but some have no space left.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFour government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut backThe Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTourists causing headaches for Cathedral Cove track repair workersInternational tourists have been turning up to the must-see destination to find it closed.18 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoC catches elusive pest with help of AI-powered camerasThe Department of Conservation is using the latest technology to fight predators.15 Oct 03:45 AM
New ZealandGulls sighted around Whangārei Harbour covered in oily substanceFour have died. The Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre is bracing for more arrivals.14 Oct 01:50 AM
