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Can I go to... Lake Waikaremoana in Hawke's Bay?

Lake Waikaremoana's Great Walk will reopen midway through summer.

The rare bird only found along the Whanganui River

It was first seen on the river's lower areas about 30 years ago - and now there's a book.

Kākā feeding at Kākā bird sanctuary

Kākā feeding at the Kākā bird sanctuary, part of the Cape Sanctuary program at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers. Video / NZ Herald

Assaults, abductions and abandonments: On the front line at NZ's largest wild bird hospital

"He was absolutely beautiful. We all loved him. He died after three or four nights.”

In darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay border

This was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.

Editorial: Rigged election ruffled some feathers, but still an excellent outcome

OPINION: Our editorial on John Oliver's campaign hijack and its helpful publicity.

The unbelievable figures in pūteketeke's Bird of the Century win

Forest & Bird have also seen a 'great lift in donations' during the campaign.

'Mass voter fraud': Bird of the Century winner revealed

Bird enthusiasts around the world have had their say and now the results are in.

Reclaimed by nature: Overgrown Gulf Harbour's sad demise

Discover the demise of one of New Zealand's once-premier golf courses.

‘Stunning views’: Private sites and sights open for Ōmakere School fundraising walk

A unique window into some iconic coastland.

Editorial: The election, the climate and the uncomfortable truth

OPINION: Our editorial on latest report by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ.

An artist’s eye on Tongariro National Park: Whanganui illustrator captures subtle beauty in new book

Whanganui artist Desmond Bovey talks about the inspiration behind his newly released book.

Editorial: The biosecurity balance at the border

OPINION: Our editorial on the ongoing battle at our borders.

'Safeguard our Rotomoana': Rāhui considered for lakes to avoid clam invasion

"It is our shared responsibility to collaborate in the best interest of all our lakes."

Whanganui's forest sanctuary and homestead a joy in spring

The new season makes for a great time to visit the Bushy Park sanctuary,

Geese and wallaby woes: What Rotorua candidates think of Predator Free 2050

Candidates were asked what their parties would do to control pests.

Lego ditches oil-free bricks in sustainability setback

Financial Times: Lego says the new material would have a bigger carbon footprint.

Huge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato rivers

Massive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.