NZ's rural towns battle depopulation crisis
Rural New Zealand faces a deepening crisis as young people and families flee to cities, leaving towns struggling to survive. Discover the fight for the future of the heartland.
Rural New Zealand faces a deepening crisis as young people and families flee to cities, leaving towns struggling to survive. Discover the fight for the future of the heartland.
A baby fur seal surprised patrons at a Richmond pub in a classic 'silly season' event. Discover how staff safely contained the visitor until conservation rangers arrived.
A curious baby seal waddled into a busy craft beer bar in New Zealand. Patrons and staff helped guide it to safety before rangers released it. Discover the heartwarming story.
A lost baby fur seal caused pandemonium after wandering into a Richmond craft beer bar. Staff used salmon to lure it out before conservation rangers arrived. Read the full story.
New Zealand announces feral cats will join its Predator-Free 2050 strategy, aiming to protect native wildlife from these 'stone-cold killers'. Discover the plan's details and the debate it sparks.
Discover the winners of the 2025 New Zealand Architecture Awards, celebrating innovative designs from church conversions to sustainable visitor centres. Explore the full list of groundbreaking projects now.
A stunning pink grasshopper, an exceptionally rare genetic variant, has been discovered during a survey in New Zealand's Mackenzie Basin. Discover the story behind this unique insect.
An incredibly rare pink grasshopper, a genetic marvel, has been found in New Zealand's Mackenzie Basin. Discover the story behind this unique insect and its fight for survival.
Follow live coverage of New Zealand vs West Indies from the ICC Test Championship. Get the latest score and updates from Hagley Oval as the action unfolds.
Scott Barrett leads a transformed All Blacks team facing unfamiliar challenges as they prepare to face England. Discover how overseas player exodus reshapes New Zealand rugby.
A New Zealand wildlife park makes the difficult choice to euthanise two male lions after unsuccessful attempts to rehome them, highlighting conservation challenges.
Japan faces an unprecedented wildlife crisis as bear encounters reach record highs, with experts warning of growing human-wildlife conflict in urbanising landscapes. Discover why these dangerous incidents are surging and what authorities are doing to prot
New Zealand's native falcon is waging aerial warfare against cyclists and pedestrians in Hawke's Bay, with dive-bombing attacks increasing dramatically during nesting season. Conservationists urge caution as the protected species defends its territory.
The New Zealand government has abolished mandatory Māori cultural education in classrooms, triggering heated discussions about national identity and educational priorities.
New Zealand faces an unprecedented brain drain as soaring living costs and better opportunities across the Tasman Sea trigger the largest emigration wave in modern history.
Discover how Beth Pratt, California's unlikely wildlife champion, is leading groundbreaking conservation efforts to restore Yosemite's natural balance through innovative corridors and community engagement.
Rising star Jacob Bethell delivers explosive performance against New Zealand XI while Harry Brook returns to form ahead of England's test series
England's cricket team stages spectacular comeback against New Zealand in second T20 international, levelling the series with explosive batting and clinical bowling at Manchester's Emirates Old Trafford.
England cricket fans rejoice as Jofra Archer makes stunning international comeback after injury nightmare, delivering explosive bowling performance against New Zealand in T20 warm-up.
England suffered a crushing 4th T20 defeat against New Zealand as their batting lineup crumbled, despite promising performances from Harry Brook and returning star Jofra Archer.
An orphaned elephant calf's ecstatic reaction to receiving his milk bottle has captured hearts worldwide, showcasing the incredible work of wildlife rescuers in Kenya.
England's cricket team faces significant changes as Harry Brook withdraws from the ODI squad for personal reasons while Jofra Archer makes his long-awaited return to international cricket ahead of the T20 World Cup.
New Zealand clinched a stunning 15-run victory over England in the second ODI after the hosts suffered a spectacular batting collapse, leaving the series perfectly poised at 1-1.
England's cricket team stages remarkable comeback against New Zealand in Hamilton ODI, with Harry Brook's brilliant 67 securing a tense 3-wicket win to level the series.
England women secure commanding T20 series win against New Zealand with Amy Jones' explosive batting and a dominant bowling performance at Canterbury.
In a heart-stopping Women's Cricket World Cup clash, New Zealand snatched victory from England on the final delivery, leaving the hosts' semi-final hopes hanging by a thread.
England's rising star Harry Brook delivered a spectacular 67-run performance while Brydon Carse's bowling masterclass secured a convincing 7-wicket win against New Zealand in the second ODI at Southampton.
Comprehensive defeat for England in first ODI as New Zealand's batting brilliance and bowling precision secure commanding victory at Seddon Park.
England women secure dramatic 15-run win against New Zealand in second T20 as Tammy Beaumont's brilliant innings proves decisive at Canterbury's St Lawrence Ground.
A young wildlife enthusiast shares remarkable insights from months of observing an urban fox family, revealing surprising behaviours and unexpected connections in suburban Britain.