New ZealandShark sightings force beach closuresShark sightings around the country have forced beach closures more than 12 times this summer.23 Jan 09:23 PM
New ZealandSea slug study can't find cashToxic sea slugs could be living in the waters around New Zealand but money to study them is proving harder to find than the slugs themselves.21 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandDoC: Keep off Poor Knights or elseA couple who clambered on to the Poor Knights Islands could now face prosecution by the Department of Conservation.19 Jan 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Al Morrison:</i> Conservation makes good business senseDoC Director-General Al Morrison weighs in the debate surrounding the controversial Cathedral Cove refreshments stall.10 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandOutdoors safety code aims to cut tragediesIncidents of tourists hiking in rugged terrain in Jandals and running out of food while out camping have led to the development of a NZ outdoors code.07 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandMoko a summer crowd pleaserNo one knows why Moko the dolphin prefers humans to his own kind, but everyone in Gisborne - both locals and visitors alike - are delighted he does.01 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandDidymo Dave aims to beat the rock snot Dave Cade is pushing hard to keep didymo - or rock snot - out of Taupo waterways.29 Dec 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Nothing but positive feedback' for Cathedral Cove stallThe owner of a seaside stall that locals accuse of spoiling pristine Cathedral Cove says tourists are relieved to see him at the end of a long, hot walk.29 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandAnger as icecream stall opens in 'paradise'Residents and holidaymakers are appalled by a DoC-approved icecream stall operating at Coromandel's Cathedral Cove.28 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandOver 100 whales die in strandings - DOCMore than 120 whales died over 48 hours in two separate beachings, the Department of Conservation says.27 Dec 09:22 PM
Official Cash Rate<i>Gill South</i>: Walking the talk the best weapon in the leadership armoury13 Dec 02:45 PM