2+ week, 1+ day ago   (384+ words) The world-famous Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County, California. US President Donald Trump’s administration has been quietly considering a proposal to give away a section of the renowned Yosemite National Park in California to a private developer, a report claims....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (790+ words) A new hunting land-booking app will launch later this year to fill a “gap” in accessing private land. Huntable relations and digital content manager Philipp Spahn said the app was a “win-win” for pest control and people struggling to find…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (114+ words) The peacock is the national bird of what country? That and more in today's Herald Afternoon Quiz. Can you score 10 out of 10? Test your general knowledge with the Herald’s afternoon quiz. Share your score with friends, family and colleagues, and…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (818+ words) Tanzania Great Rift Valley trekking Sponsored by Viva Expeditions Cycling along ancient elephant paths in Botswana as wild zebra watched in curiosity, Tanya Gurtin was struck by the sound of silence. “You’re in the middle of nowhere, and all you…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (549+ words) A $9.7 million funding boost from the International Visitor Levy has been welcomed by Federated Farmers. It says the funding “will put feral goats and wild deer directly in the crosshairs”. “This is an incredibly positive announcement and exactly the kind…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (593+ words) A luxury helicopter and crayfish-gathering experience was marketed to tourists as showcasing “amazing fresh produce of New Zealand”. But it has now led to Invercargill diver David Casey being fined $3750 for illegally gathering crayfish for a Queenstown helicopter company and…...

3+ week, 22+ min ago   (512+ words) The Rangitīkei Rivers Catchment Collective has secured $250,000 in Government funding to tackle a growing issue on its patch. Collective team leader and project manager Julie Ireland said wild deer were damaging crops, pastures, and fences. Animal numbers and associated costs…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (640+ words) Residents hear loud screaming after alleged Blockhouse Bay stabbing By Monique Steele of RNZ A new survey shows farmers are struggling to get on top of rising pest animal numbers on their farms, despite spending more on controls each year....

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (1167+ words) Up the remote East Coast of the North Island, a small colony of non-native emu has survived in the wild for decades after they were no longer farmed. One local conservationist has decided to try his hand at raising a…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (177+ words) The union for public servants says more cuts are on the table at the Department of Conservation. The Public Service Association said a proposed restructure of the communications team could see 28 roles axed. RNZ understands staff are very upset by…...