Conservation

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust needs the community's help to find one of its birds - or rather, the signal that is throwing off its monitoring efforts.

Northland is facing an at least 10-year-long battle to eradicate the new marine seaweed superspreader, caulerpa.

Dog owners letting their pets out for exercise instead of walking them on winter evenings could be a factor behind the recent spate of kiwi deaths in Northland, a conservation group says.

Plans to grow the fishing industry by developing jobs and investing in new technology while adapting to a changing climate have been released by the government.

A Bay of Islands conservation group is pleading with dog owners to keep their pets under control after the death of at least six kiwi in the past fortnight.

Fiordland crested penguins are one of the world's rarest penguin species, and breed near Lake Moeraki.

The poisoning of gum trees has shocked Kerikeri residents and forced the Department of Conservation to close a popular track to keep walkers safe.

The Detail - Having kākāpō in the North Island wilderness again is an historic win for our native manu, but conservationists say other species are at risk of falling through the cracks.

A recent survey by Wellington City Council shows no native birds are seriously at risk in the capital anymore.

Record-breaking rainfall in parts of Northland is heightening concerns about huge volumes of sediment washing into the region's streams and harbours.

The Bird of the Year competition is set to heat up as Forest and Bird seeks to find the Bird of the Century to celebrate its 100th year.

It is only the second time in the zoo's history that there has been a breeding pair of tigers. Video

Analysis - The recent failure of the proposed Kermadec ocean sanctuary is a striking reminder of the need for leadership around New Zealand's ocean policies.