Otago sea lion colony hits major population milestone - with 38 new pups
Published: April 29, 2026 06:01
For the first time in more than a century, the Otago Pakake/sea lion population has delivered more than 35 pups in a season.
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Environmental cost of cruise ships not worth the economic benefit, expert says
Published: April 29, 2026 05:31
Studies have found cruise passengers spend less money than other tourists, while the ships themselves cause widespread pollution.
Lower Hutt boy finds rare native Hochstetter's frog exploring creek near his home
Published: April 28, 2026 22:30
Genetic testing confirmed the Hochstetter's frog was a descendant of a group which escaped captivity during a flood nearly 50 years ago.
Kiwi bird steps into Parliament to celebrate Capital Kiwi project growth
Published: April 28, 2026 18:43
After years of predator control on over more than 23,000 hectares, Capital Kiwi returned kiwi to Wellington.
Wilding pine control group fears Queenstown's vistas could be decimated without more funding
Published: April 27, 2026 19:02
Whakatipu Wilding Control Group wants the government to stump up more funding to stop the spread of the invasive trees.
French Polynesia coral house study points to ecological past
Published: April 26, 2026 21:04
A team of archaeologists has used an advanced dating technique to establish a precise construction timeline for houses built out of coral in French Polynesia.
Climate Change Commission warns NZ ETS could fail without reform
Published: April 25, 2026 23:43
The commission says price spikes could lead to factories closing to reduce emissions, rather than investment in decarbonisation.
Community group alarmed by Shotover River's spike in E. coli, council opens investigation
Published: April 25, 2026 22:37
Otago Regional Council confirmed it was investigating a March reading.
Environmentalists split over revived NZ-US rare minerals deal
Published: April 24, 2026 23:52
A resurrected minerals deal with the US is causing mixed reactions among environmentalists.
Nearly 1000 chicks fledged at Oamaru's blue penguin colony
Published: April 23, 2026 07:47
Nearly 1000 chicks fledged at the blue penguin colony this year, up from 600 last year.
Community group wins court battle against multinational gold mining company
Published: April 23, 2026 06:13
OceanaGold says the ruling will not thwart its plans to tunnel under conservation land in the Coromandel.
Opponents say fight to stop fast-tracked Waitaha hydro scheme not over despite approval
Published: April 22, 2026 17:59
The controversial Waitaha hydro scheme has received Fast Track Approval, becoming the 18th fast track project to be approved since the system began last year.
Pukunui population climbs sharply after controversial 1080 drop on Stewart Island
Published: April 21, 2026 06:28
The measure has divided people on Stewart Island, but led to a 52 percent population boost for threatened Southern New Zealand dotterel/pukunui.
Pukinui population climbs sharply after controversial 1080 drop on Stewart Island
Published: April 21, 2026 03:43
The measure has divided people on Stewart Island, but led to a 52 percent population boost for threatened Southern New Zealand dotterel/Pukinui.