New ZealandPike River sale put ahead of recovery, says victim's dadThe inaction of Pike River mine receivers to venture into the mine has victims' families fearing the worst, says the father of one of the lost miners15 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandDOC seeking public help over bird shootingDOC is hoping people will come forward with with information as it investigates the shooting of more than 100 protected birds in Northland.14 Mar 03:42 AM
New ZealandShorebirds shot in 'callous' Kaipara Harbour slaughter"A boat load of shooters came into a secluded bay and let rip with what sounded like automatic shotguns," says one DOC visitor of the slaughter which led to the deaths of ...13 Mar 10:08 PM
EnergySolid Energy says it wants to buy Pike RiverState owned Solid Energy has confirmed it wants to buy the Pike River mine, but getting it back into production would be a big job.13 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandShorebirds slaughtered on Kaipara HarbourMore than 100 shorebirds, including the endangered dotterel, have been senselessly slaughtered on Northland's west coast.13 Mar 12:52 AM
New ZealandShooters threaten witness to bird killMan told house would be burnt if he spoke about slaughter12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPublic beach ownership proposal withdrawnA proposal to put an iconic Coromandel beach into public ownership has been withdrawn, but a new estimate that halves the land's value has given the Green Party hope a deal could still be done.08 Mar 01:37 AM
New ZealandCensus delivery set to beginThe 2011 Census gets into full swing from tomorrow with the delivery of about eight million census forms and internet access codes.18 Feb 12:17 AM
OpinionJames Griffin: Beware concert-going bunniesA couple of weeks ago on television, there was an Australian tele-movie full of Kiwi actors, called <i>Panic at Rock Island</i>.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFears whales could restrandDOC says the longer a refloated pod of whales are in deep water the better the chances they will not restrand06 Feb 08:55 PM
New ZealandStranded whale pod reunites after refloatingAbout 70 pilot whales which became stranded at the top of the South Island have made it to deeper water.06 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandPilot whales restrandedA group of pilot whales appears to have beached once more on Farewell Spit, at the top of the South Island.05 Feb 02:33 AM
New ZealandStranded whales swim off on high tideA pod of 66 pilot whales beached west of Nelson yesterday swam off on the high tide overnight, DOC says.04 Feb 07:30 PM
TravelCoromandel: A trail of funBronwyn Sell enjoys a girls' weekend away with a difference - a walk and wine in the Coromandel's Kauaeranga Valley.04 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ's forests second most endangered in worldNZ's forest ecosystems are the second most threatened in the world and house only 5 per cent of their original habitat, according to an international report.04 Feb 12:53 AM
TravelTrouble in campground paradiseIs the Kiwi love affair with roughing it going through a tough patch? Lisa Bradley reports.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandThe Wellington to stand guard for Auckland regattaEvery year a Navy ship is selected to lead the Auckland Anniversary Regatta. Loaded with VIPs and Navy crew, the vessel becomes the guard ship for the regatta and is the platform from which races are started.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBeaten seal pup put downA baby seal which was attacked in West Auckland on Monday night has been put down.28 Jan 12:27 AM
