New ZealandRotokura Reserve walk had 'precious' experience in store for local walkersThe reserve is in the Tongariro National Park.09 Jul 11:20 PM
New ZealandPoor work blamed for Cape Rēinga slip, while climate change floods trackFill which was poorly placed, then paved over, contributed to the slip in May 2023.09 Jul 07:01 PM
New ZealandTeachers go outdoors for enlightenmentDoC and Waikato Regional Council staff develop programme for teachers.08 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandWatch: Seal vs eel caught on a reelThe moment 'really brightened everyone’s day' - apart from the eel's.25 Jun 03:25 AM
New ZealandCathedral Cove feedback closes this weekDoC is still calling for feedback on the closed Cathedral Cove.19 Jun 03:14 AM
New ZealandSearch for new clubrooms a waiting game for Coromandel boatiesThe Mercury Bay Boating Club is still awaiting a decision on its new location.18 Jun 11:30 PM
TravelIs this New Zealand’s next Great Walk?The track sees more visitors in one week than some Great Walks see all year.18 Jun 06:30 PM
OpinionOpinion: The risks and rewards of charging foreign tourists more to visit NZOPINION: Do we want to focus on attracting high-spending tourists?17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandQuad bike raced on beach ‘a real concern’ for DoCDoC says no to doughnuts near nesting sites.14 Jun 09:15 PM
New ZealandDramatic change: Photos of much-loved but unsafe waterfall shows huge height differenceThe area is unsafe due to big damage, slips and tree falls.14 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Instagram-worthy vistas': Tongariro Crossing one of world’s busiest hikesA new ranking shows the popular walk is up with the world's big guns.12 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti birders make significant contribution to NZ Bird Atlas projectThe project reveals bird distribution changes and informs future conservation efforts.04 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsWildlife, community, arts and music stalwarts honoured in the Bay of Plenty and RotoruaKing's Birthday Honours from around Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.02 Jun 05:01 PM
RoyalsPaekākāriki man honoured for six decades of wildlife conservation workDr Murray Williams says he enjoys motivating others to get involved in conservation.02 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsDidymo Dave gets King's Birthday Honours nodDidymo Dave is a Taupō icon; now, he's been recognised by King Charles.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKing’s Birthday Honours 2024: Seven Northlanders recognised for their workOur reporters caught up with the recipients.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKākāpō escapees continue to be trailblazersThe former Waikato residents have been relocated to Coal Island in Fiordland.31 May 08:30 PM
TravelDoC has 'lost patience' with IT vendor as Great Walks site crashes againWebsite stumbles after 40 per cent of Milford bookings come from overseas tourists.30 May 12:34 AM
New ZealandNature reserve helps threatened plant speciesThe plant was described as 'a larder for our ecosystem'.28 May 11:44 PM
New ZealandCommunity gives input on Cathedral Cove reopening optionsDoC hosted a drop-in sessions in Hahei and Whitianga last weekend.28 May 07:30 PM
Travel newsWill the Great Walks booking system fall over again?DoC provides assurances that last year's issues will not be repeated.27 May 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhat’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on touristsCountry out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland man fined $600 for attempting to body slam orca'The video left us genuinely stunned.'21 May 04:58 AM
New ZealandFunding to help eradicate remaining predators of native speciesPokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.19 May 11:23 PM
New ZealandCathedral Cove walking access options open for public scrutinyDoC is asking for more feedback on Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove walking access options.19 May 09:57 PM
New ZealandSlips and broken bridges continue to keep eastern Te Paki tracks closedNgāti Kuri is mulling over alternatives to the extensively damaged waterfront walkways.16 May 05:00 PM
CrimeInternational rugby player who harmed endangered birds loses appealHe drove a power boat at speed into a flock of endangered birds.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLow flying military aircraft head to isolated Coromandel beachLow flying military aircraft expected over isolated Coromandel beach.14 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandWhalebone theft from Southland beach upsets iwiWhale bone is taonga and was taken before appropriate protocols and tikanga were observed.13 May 08:30 AM
New ZealandMinister encourages te reo use 'everywhere and anywhere', despite Govt positionDocuments released to the Herald reveal his preferences for email greetings and signoffs.13 May 02:39 AM
New ZealandThe Northland island with too many kiwiThe residents of an island in Northland are grappling with an unusual problem.12 May 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Positive conversations': Negotiations needed to allow kilometres of Matariki beach fires to return60km of cyclone driftwood fires lit up the coast. Will it be a one-off or a tradition?10 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandThree women take out top spots in Pureora Hunting CompNumbers for the annual competition are back to pre-Covid levels, DoC says.04 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon and Stanford visit the 1980s; method in Shane Jones' fast-track madnessStanford's education shift has shades of the 1980s about it, but it might work.03 May 05:00 PM
