Each day, roughly 48.5 tons of space rock hurtle toward Earth. While meteorites that fall into the ocean are lost […] The post 48.5 Tons Of Space Rock Head Towards Earth Daily, And Here’s Who Gets To Claim Ownership When It Hits Us appeared first on Chip Chick.

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

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.

Sure, 2024 wasn’t what you’d call a “feel-good” year for the natural world. But if your heart sank at each new blow to conservation (hello fast track bill, goodbye Jobs for Nature funding, looking at you, conservation and science budget cuts), let these despite-the-odds success stories lift your spirits.

Three pilot whales died on Sunday including one euthanized by volunteers after a group of 30 whales of a range of ages and sizes re-stranded near th

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Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has joined the government voices urging more mining, but the opposition says it is a smokescreen for digging up fossil fuels. The government has signalled an intention to grow mining in New Zealand,

"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.

Government hopes a 'digital nomad' visa will attract highly-paid workers to NZ, allowing them to work remotely while spending time and money in the country

Renowned conservation artist Anna Gibbs is proud to present her first solo exhibition, South Island Songs, at Little River Gallery in Christchurch. Over a year in the making, Gibbs’ new collection offers a heartfelt homage to the South Island's avian treasures.

Every day, about 48.5 tons of space rock hurtle towards Earth. Meteorites that fall into the ocean are never recovered. But the ones that crash on land can spark debates about legal ownership. Globally, meteorite hunting has become a lucrative business, with chunks of alien rock traded online and shipped between countries.

Cruelties against protected birds have increased, with 19 incidents reported this summer, up from 14 last year. Incidents include shootings, nest fires, and deliberate drownings, with some acts committed by youths. The Department of Conservation urges the public to report wildlife crimes to help catch offenders.