Yellow and orange pōhutukawa: How rare blooms emerged around NZ
In Hawaii, Metrosideros polymorpha – known as ōhiʻa lehua – flowers in shades from deep crimson to orange,…
New high school in Northland’s Mangawhai marks first students with native trees
About 30 students are expected next year, she said. The college will keep adding a year level each…
Watch: Hawke’s Bay dotterel nests crushed as beachgoers ignore warning signs
They also build small driftwood fences around the nest’s border. The group decided to place a trail camera…
Pastures Past: New Zealand’s native bats in the 1930s and 40s
Bats live in native forests throughout New Zealand, roosting in large, hollow trees and the occasional dark cave.…
Te Mata Peak fire sparked by fireworks thrown from car, police identify four involved
“It was incredibly fortunate that the fire was able to be extinguished quickly by Fire and Emergency, given…
Tauranga considers tougher dog rules to protect wildlife and public safety
Heaphy said wildlife was present in those areas year-round, not just seasonally. Department of Conservation (DoC) project lead…
Brick Bay Sculpture Trail: A journey through art and native bush
The trail begins at the Glass House and the first installation we came across was Anton Forde’s Nga…
Gisborne council and DoC step up efforts to curb pests harming native wildlife
Cats are a major problem. In a reply to Gisborne Herald questions, the council said no records were…
Auckland residents ‘horrified’ as native trees cut down in Freemans Bay
A number of residents were unhappy with the move. “It’s outrageous, I’m really upset. Native trees being cut…
Dirt bike seized after damage to Belmont Regional Park and farmland
“The group has been responsible for causing damage to multiple fences and newly planted native trees,” police said…
Porirua dirt bikers ‘terrifying’ sheep, endangering public, police say
“Their behaviour on the bikes is endangering the public, including families using the park, road users and workers…
Predator Free funding backs Waipu plan to restore bellbird song to gardens
Waipu residents keen to participate in Project Bellbird will be given traps, bait, and instructions on how to…