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The famous filmmaker says they'll replant the area to return it to its natural state.
Watch: Super blue moon rises over Tauranga
The super blue moon on August 31 rising behind the TV transmitter mast on Mt Kopukairua near Te Puke. Video / David Greig - Tauranga Astronomy
Council appeals over Ngāruroro dam clarification
Could a Water Conservation Order disrupt plans to build a dam on a Ngāruroro tributary?
The smart science helping pull kākāpō back from the brink
Scientists gene-map most of NZ's kākāpō to create the richest dataset of its kind.
National, Greens support giving households share of $2.5b ETS revenue
The parties both support the idea in principle, but disagree on the detail.
Lolita the Orca dies after 50 years in captivity
Caregivers had been preparing to move her from a US theme park.
Ministers apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifields
Documents have been released under the Official Information Act.
This AI-powered pest-buster can pick kea from stoat
Clever traps that can pick pests from native species set to join NZ's war on predators.
Final push for Taranaki maunga deal before election
Uri (descendants) of the eight iwi of Taranaki have until August 16 at 5pm to vote.
Dead dolphins transported to Massey University to determine cause of death
The stranding of 6 common dolphins at Ruakākā Beach is the first in Bream Bay since 2001.
New Zealand’s most elusive bird
Buckingham has been on the trail of the bird now known as the “grey ghost” since 1977. Video / Frank Film
Why do people poison trees?
From poisoning gum trees in Kerikeri to pōhutukawa in Kaipara; why do people kill trees?
Council to buy land at centre of pōhutukawa controversy
Far North land occupation over pōhutukawa felling ends after two years.
'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.
NZ in ‘firing line’ as scientists sound alarm over extreme Antarctica events
Extreme events are influencing every realm in Antarctica, prompting a call for action.
The debate rocking the conservation world: Should you kick over stone stacks?
Hey, hiker! Leave them stones alone!
Killer whales teaching young to target yachts, say scientists
Killer whales have developed a taste for the ultimate quarry, pleasure yachts.
Rare forest penguins return to West Coast after epic 2000km swim
The yellow-crested penguins are back after an incredible Antarctic journey.
The historic hotel where you can get exclusive access to the best views of The Iguazu Falls
Why chase waterfalls when you can live next to them?
All ages gather for native planting in memory of Des Ratima
Whānau gathered to plant a site in Whakatu as a living memorial for kaumātua Des Ratima.
New feathered residents carry message of hope
Four kākāpō are now living at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato.
William's zippy new transport method revealed
The heir to the throne has a swift new way to get to his meetings with the King.
Local Focus: Going native in a Masterton forest reserve
The 30-year story of how an urban wasteland became Masterton's native forest reserve.
Our forests and our future are entwined
OPINION: We are going to need more forests - both exotics and indigenous -as carbon sinks.
'Tax the mega-rich': Green Party lays out policy manifesto
Many of the promises hinge on the party's wealth tax proposal.
Green Party looking to snare Labour's disaffected voters
Green Party members are assembling for their AGM in Auckland this weekend.
What do the different colours of mould mean?
We ingest and inhale thousands of tiny life forms on a daily basis.
Opinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastination
OPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.
Bitter(n) end for rare wetland bird
A rare wetland bird had to be euthanised after being shot near Kāwhia Harbour.
Dolphin mating scene in documentary should have been PG
A complainant said a wildlife documentary that showed dolphins mating upset children.
Native trees face chop due to flight path concerns
An aerial battle between humans and trees is likely to see botanic garden trees chopped.
'People have all kinds of grief in their life': The art of talking about loss
Local abstract artist Kelly Shrimpton talks about using art to deal with grief.