Waioweka River search: Body of missing Ōpōtiki father David Roe found
“We are grateful for the incredible support of Land Search and Rescue volunteers, local jet-boat and helicopter operators,…
Rat-free forest offers rare boost for kōkako north of Rotorua
Its South Island cousin, distinguished by its orange wattles, is officially declared “data deficient” by the Department of…
Waimiha farmer Lew Pickens keeps old bush skills and bullock team history alive
“I can suss nature out pretty good.” Pickens sits on a chair by the camp oven in the…
AI ‘Bush Legend’ Aboriginal influencer revealed as New Zealand creation
Meta has indicated the Instagram account was created in June 2025 and based in New Zealand, while a…
Fantasyland: What happened to Humpty Dumpty?
Humpty is a relic of yesteryear, long since replaced by Splash Planet’s attractions, but he still exists. To…
Elderly tramper winched to safety after 12-hour Kauaeranga Valley rescue
He was wearing only shorts and a singlet and, apart from his mobile phone, was carrying no emergency…
Stewart Island fatal shooting: Hunter fired at ‘dark shadow’ in dense bush, court hears
The night before the shooting included diving for pāua, a shared evening meal and the consumption of alcohol…
Police investigate nude man in camo mask at Birkenhead Le Roy Bush walkway
He said the nude man told him to “go away”. Kaipātiki Local Board chairperson Danielle Grant said it…
Teen kayaker rescued after complex multi‑agency operation in Kaimai Range
He said the alert was picked up by the Rescue Coordination Centre in Wellington, and other members of…
Revealed: Tom Phillips was hunted in Marokopa bush by elite NZSAS trackers
Despite sightings and an $80,000 reward, it wasn’t until September 2025 the manhunt came to an end when…
Day walkers reminded to be prepared after Wellingtonian saved by phone satellite feature
The rescue prompted calls for people to observe fundamental bush walking guidance, including not following trap markers. “Pink…
Sunset photos: Tongariro fire turns Hawke’s Bay skies red
MetService meteorologist Alwyn Bakker said this was because the particles from fire were scattering light. “The reason why…