Heightened avalanche risk after heavy snow fall
South Island Ski Fields have reported high snowfall, leading to high avalanche risk across much of the alpine region.
Applications open for Antarctic expedition
Young Kiwis may soon get to follow in the footsteps of famous Antarctic explorers.
DOC Community Fund recipients announced
Canterbury organisations are amongst the recipients of the fund.
The Kea behind the conservation conversation
Bruce the disabled Alpine Kea has become an unexpected ambassador for Kea conservation around Aotearoa.
Neighbours against predators
A growing community trapping initiative across Christchurch’s Port Hills is helping reduce predator numbers to protect native wildlife and restore the region’s biodiversity.
El Niño to bring a drier shift this winter
Climate experts are keeping a close eye on El Niño conditions developing across the Pacific, with the weather pattern expected to influence Aotearoa over the coming months.
Southern Alps glaciers get brief reprieve
A rare boost in snowfall has slowed ice loss this year, but scientists warn it's only temporary.
Hanmer recovery underway following storm
An intense storm last month caused extensive vegetation damage, but locals are getting stuck in
Robot Kōkako finishes two week trial
The first trial of an animatronic Kōkako finished today after two weeks in the North Canterbury bush.
Banks Peninsula is possum free, now what?
Akaroa township has been free of possums since July 2025, now they look to adapt their work to eliminate rabbits, cats and ferrets too.