For 50 years, experts thought it had gone the way of the dodo. But in 1948 a tiny population of flightless takahē was ...

For 50 years, experts thought it had gone the way of the dodo. But in 1948 a tiny population of flightless takahē was ...

The Fairy or Little Blue Penguin, the smallest penguin species, stands at 13-17 inches and weighs just over 1 kg. These ...

A busy and popular track with locals, visitors "just miss it," Janssen said, despite it being one of the best walks in the Manawatū. The track is a medium 90-minute walk, and is part of the longer ...

Under the new leadership, BirdCare Aotearoa is actively pursuing high-impact grants and collaborative conservation partnerships. The public is encouraged to donate where possible, and stay engaged ...

A fully functional waterproof camera has been returned to an ecstatic Auckland student more than two months after falling ...

Gene pools are getting dangerously shallow for many species but new research shows conservation efforts are helping to ...

DOC is exploring alternatives to its management role at Te Anau Bird Sanctuary/Te Punanga Manu following a review ... Currently Te Punanga Manu holds a small number of South Island takahē, ...

With OMV set to announce unexpectedly good flows from its Pohokura field and Genesis buying in more coal, the tide is turning back to investment in fossil fuels. Shane Jones tells Jonathan Milne that ...

Banded rail are sparsely distributed on the three main islands and many small offshore islands ... Wetlands support a wide range of threatened bird species in New Zealand. However, management ...

Arizona's state bird fends for itself against predators in the desert, making its home in prickly plants. Here's what to know ...

The title of Mr Bear New Zealand 2025 has been awarded to Luke Bird, who took the sash in an unforgettable night of celebration, community, and generosity. Luke competed alongside three other ...