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Why do people poison trees?
From poisoning gum trees in Kerikeri to pōhutukawa in Kaipara; why do people kill trees?
Increasing kiwi deaths prompts conservation groups to caution dog owners
Suspected dog attack behind another dead kiwi in Northland.
'Doesn't look the best': Northland heritage site marred by tree poisoning
An elderly man has been fined for poisoning 50 trees near Kerikeri's Stone Store.
Whitebait ban: Trust says priorities delayed rāhui decision
The trust had been in talks over the ban since April.
Drones being used in search for missing fisherman in Raglan
The fisherman went missing four days ago.
Northland's wandering dog problem likely cause of kiwi deaths
Northland's wandering dog problem apparently continues to cost kiwi lives.
Net loss: Double rāhui for Hawke's Bay whitebait ahead of season opening
A whitebait ban is in place - and a stalwart is not happy with the timing.
Enviro groups get massive funding boost for greater protection of our natural world
Biodiversity funding to help local taiao groups and private landowners.
Killer whales teaching young to target yachts, say scientists
Killer whales have developed a taste for the ultimate quarry, pleasure yachts.
All sealed up: Sea mammal's surprise morning trip to Bunnings
Staff resorted to using ovens and dishwashers to keep their unusual visitor contained.
$30m and apology for iwi who paid the price for the nation's development
The tribes' areas of interest include the middle reaches of the Whanganui River.
Letters: 'Despair' over plundering of marine reserves
OPINION: Letters on climate changes, GST on food, Winston, and modern music.
Demand up for Great Walks as huts fill 'instantly' with day-one bookings
DoC has reported that there has been an uptick in demand right from the get-go.
'Worst we’ve seen': Serial poacher sentenced for repeatedly pilfering Auckland marine reserve
The fisherman was caught in the act eight times.
Regional council detects rare fish in Hawke's Bay using DNA traces
Rare native fish a thrilling find in Wairoa.
Fight to save the bird on our $100 note
Poster bird from Haast Pass on the brink of extinction.
New feathered residents carry message of hope
Four kākāpō are now living at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato.
Kākāpō to live on the mainland, first time in 40 years
The move of four male kākāpō aims to safeguard the future of the vulnerable birds.
Kākāpō wild in Waikato for first time in 60 years
Four of the world's rarest flightless parrots have been rehomed on mainland New Zealand.
New machine learning tool spots black petrels hooked in fishing lines 30 times faster than humans can
So far this year, eight black petrel captures have been reported by commercial fishers.
'The most compassionate course of action': Stranded distressed dolphin euthanised
The dolphin had been rescued yesterday before it was found stranded again.
Seal waves goodbye to Remuera after becoming too comfortable
After a few nights, however, it was clear the kekeno was really loving its time on land.
Great Walk bookings return with a spring in their step
Planning for the summer walking season is back on track.
Wild Auckland: First a rogue seal in Papakura, now a reclining kekeno in Remuera
The city's wild ocean residents are moving in as fur seal visits Remuera.
Tongariro Great Walk opens for booking: Is DoC's IT system back on track?
Great Walk bookings reopen four months after “incredibly frustrating” IT meltdown.
The weird and wonderful natural gems exclusively found in Northland
Meet the variety of plants and animals that are unique to Tai Tokerau.
'Tragic:' Penguin pair mauled by dog
The two native penguins were killed at a Seatoun reserve.
DoC says 'unsustainable' Toyota Kiwi Guardian programme to end this month
Over 100,000 kids have received eco-conscious medals through the programme.
Bitter(n) end for rare wetland bird
A rare wetland bird had to be euthanised after being shot near Kāwhia Harbour.
Derek Cheng: Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan and the smoking gun, or lack thereof
Opinion: Being shouted at by your boss is not uncommon, nor is it necessarily okay.
Watch: Seal chased by police officers while visiting Auckland KFC
Rogue seal causes havoc in South Auckland, enters people’s gardens.
‘Fishing exercise’ and ‘bloodsport’: Kiri Allan hits back at Opposition probing
"You have OIA’d everything under the sun, and you’ve still yet to churn anything out."
Kiri Allan confirms break-up, returns to Parliament after mental health break
'I’ve never had any allegations put to me that I’ve had to deal with on a staffing front'.