Second weekend whale stranding in South Island
An attempt to refloat 30 whales that stranded in Pakawau, in the South Island's Golden Bay, will be made at midday.
Bad Parking Habits Ease On Stewart Island
Parking problems on Stewart Island/Rakiura have improved despite new rules not yet being enforced. In December, Southland District Council implemented parking restrictions on the island in hopes it ...
Funding being sought for solar energy farm for Stewart Island Rakiura
Finance is being sought to provide a solar energy farm for Stewart Island Rakiura residents. Southland District Council (SDC) ...
New Zealand shares follow United States up - market close
The New Zealand sharemarket posted its third successive rise of nearly 0.5% following a strong rally in the United States on ...
Hoiho faces extinction risk despite bird of the year win
Despite winning Bird of the Year in 2024, the hoiho, also known as the yellow-eyed penguin or takaraka, is at serious risk of becoming locally extinct within the next two decades as the number of ...
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15 Incredible Things to Do in New Zealand South Island You’ll Love
Planning a trip to New Zealand? Keep scrolling to find out all the best things to do in New Zealand South Island for your ...
Mainland hoiho / yellow-eyed penguin could be extinct within two decades - Department of Conservation
The yellow-eyed penguin could become extinct within two decades, says DOC, with the number of known nests dropping by 80 ...