Three pilot whales died on Sunday, including one euthanised by volunteers, after a group of 30 whales of a range of ages and sizes re-stranded near the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island

Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Pacific island nations are the only countries that remain free of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Forest & Bird is calling for a ban on mining on public conservation land. Draft legislation was prepared during the previous government following a commitment in the 2017 Speech from the Throne.

The yellow-eyed penguin could become extinct within two decades, says DOC, with the number of known nests dropping by 80 percent over the past 15 years.

The show's premise is simple: Each season, conservation rangers select an albatross couple as that year's stars. A camera on the remote headland follows the chosen birds as they lay and incubate an egg, before their chick hatches around February, grows to adult size and finally takes flight.

Far North locals got to witness a vibrant, rejuvenating marine environment at a Maitai Bay Community Snorkelling Day this month. Around 210 participants and 31 volunteers took part throughout the day at Maitai Bay - about 43km north of Kaitāia - with a large portion made up of local whānau.

Meteorites offer vital clues to the mysteries of the universe. But many are being lost to private collectors, potentially creating tension between finders and scientists.

Fisheries officials warned Shane Jones the changes might be 'inequitable' and reduce the effectiveness of long-awaited marine protections.

It’s a reality show about a loving couple waiting to welcome their new arrival, watched by thousands of ardent fans. But the stars of Royal Cam, now in its 10th season, aren’t socialites or hopefuls in love but northern royal albatrosses — majestic New Zealand seabirds with 10-foot wingspans.

"If there's a positive to come out of this distressing incident, we hope public awareness of black-billed gulls and their protected status increases." Man faces $6k fine after smashing endangered animal nests: 'A significant blow for a species which is declining' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The department have boats near the race zone with staff prepared to respond to any incidents involving protected wildlife.

On 18 December, the government asked the private sector for expressions of interest in planting pine or natives trees on Department of Conservation land, to absorb carbon dioxide and help meet its climate targets.