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Environment & Ecology

Extinct Duck’s DNA Reveals Epic Flight to New Zealand

Photo / Boston Public Library / Unsplash By Nic Rawlence, University of Otago and Alexander Verry, University of Otago Ask a bird lover if they have heard of the extinct giant moa or its ancient predator, Haast’s eagle, and the…

Boaties caught red-handed: Police seized 21 Packhorse Crayfish, some undersized, from an 8.8m vessel off Great Barrier Island. Photo / NZ Police

Environment & Ecology

Boaties Busted for Undersized Crays After Fleeing Police

A group of boaties felt the pinch over the weekend after Police caught up with them off the coast of Aotea. Sergeant Peter Comer, of the Auckland Maritime Unit, says that at around 11am an informant called Great Barrier Police…

Abandoned and Overgrown: A home in Akapoua, under DoC's stewardship, stands neglected while awaiting a stalled treaty settlement. Photo / Will Trafford

Community News

Disarray and Denial: The Uncertain Future of DoC on Aotea

Residents and DoC insiders are questioning the Department of Conservation's commitment to Aotea. They point to empty, decaying houses and shuttered tracks as signs of neglect. Additionally, there are doubts about whether the department has sufficient funding and a clear…

Seagliders Promise Swift, Affordable Travel for Barrier

Seaglider Poised for Takeoff? Photo / REGENT Great Barrier Island might soon be closer to Auckland than ever if Ocean Flyer’s bold plans come to fruition. With services potentially mirroring the ease and frequency of a bus schedule, the kiwi…

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Change in the Air: Barrier Air Revises Ticket Policy Amid Soaring Costs. Photo / 100% Pure NZ

Community News

Barrier Air Adjusts Ticket Policies Amid Soaring Costs

Change in the Air: Barrier Air Revises Ticket Policy Amid Soaring Costs. Photo / 100% Pure NZ Barrier Air has announced changes…

Community News

Coarse Correction: SeaLink to Resume Tryphena Sailings

SeaLink has announced a return to regular ferry services to Tryphena Wharf from March 29, following a brief halt over safety concerns.…

A curious congregation: Pyrosomes, the luminescent sea pickles of Boulder Bay, reveal the marvels of marine life on Great Barrier Island's shores. Photo / Richard Wallace

Environment & Ecology

Unraveling the Mystery of Boulder Bay’s ‘Sea Pickles’

A curious congregation: Pyrosomes, the luminescent sea pickles of Boulder Bay, reveal the marvels of marine life on Great Barrier Island’s shores.…

Tryphena Wharf stands silent, awaiting urgent repairs amidst collapse concerns.

Community News

Auckland Transport Challenges SeaLink’s Safety Concerns, Tryphena Wharf Stays Open

In a defiant response to SeaLink’s claims of structural peril at Tryphena Wharf, Auckland Transport (AT) insists the facility remains open and…

Medlands Beach glimmers in the moonlight, a testament to Aotea/Great Barrier Island's commitment to preserving the dark, star-filled skies. Photo / Mark Russell

Environment & Ecology

Island Shines with International Dark Sky Week Proclamation

Medlands Beach glimmers in the moonlight, a testament to Aotea/Great Barrier Island’s commitment to preserving the dark, star-filled skies. Photo / Mark…