TravelDoC asks campers to assess own risks this summerDoC are expecting a bumper summer with almost 60,000 campers across the network.10 Dec 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Defining moment for nature': Govt to overhaul conservation laws"More than 4000 native species are threatened or at risk of extinction.''10 Dec 12:13 AM
New ZealandTwo new lizard species discovered in South IslandThe species are a skink and a gecko.09 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Stay away' - Aucklanders to be locked out of holiday hotspots this summerThe simple message to Aucklanders is to stay away, Ōpōtiki councillor says.09 Dec 06:15 PM
TravelShark attack penguin flown from West Cost to save rare birdThe penguin was flown 500km to Christchurch after a lucky escape from a shark.07 Dec 05:05 PM
TravelEverything you need to know about holidaying on Aotea Great Barrier IslandSay hello to Great Barrier Island. A pacific island-style holiday right here in NZ.06 Dec 11:50 PM
New ZealandLive: 'High-risk' exposure - Covid case visited Fiordland DoC hutOfficials regard the remote wilderness setting as a high risk.06 Dec 10:25 PM
TravelŌpārara Arches 'bridge too far' for DoC redevelopmentThe one thing more fragile than the Park ecosystem was the brittle karst limestone.05 Dec 11:05 PM
TravelDoC mandates vaccines in huts and campsitesDoC says the new vaccination policy is in addition to the current requirements.02 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandFour Hector's dolphins found dead on South Island beachesThe beachcast dolphins were found in the second half of November.01 Dec 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPair of nesting birds delay Hawke's Bay logging road for monthsWorkers went to check the site and got dive-bombed by the rare native birds.28 Nov 08:50 PM
New ZealandFamily seeks consent to use large barge in Dusky Sound for overnight staysIt would be used as private accommodation for up to 50 days a year.25 Nov 07:44 PM
KahuLocal jobs boost from conservation partnershipNgāti Rangi is teaming up with DoC on projects that will create jobs for local people.20 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlea for action as great white shark encounters surgeWaihi Beach and Bowentown locals fear for holidaymakers as encounters increase.16 Nov 05:51 PM
New ZealandHumans and moa may have co-existed on Stewart IslandAnalysis showed the bird was a South Island giant moa that died around 700 years ago.15 Nov 05:10 AM
EnvironmentRakiura/Stewart Island may have had its own moa populationAnalysis of moa skeleton discovered on Stewart Island points to lost local population.14 Nov 08:40 PM
New ZealandUnbelievable! Fishermen's close-up experience with humpback whale"I heard off in the distance a large crashing sound."11 Nov 10:33 PM
New ZealandRecord-breaking rescue of climber on Mt Cook summitIt was the highest rescue in New Zealand's history.11 Nov 01:42 AM
TravelOn and off the mountain: weekend adventures exploring Mt TaranakiNeed a weekend break? There's an adventure to be had up, down and all around Mt Taranaki.10 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelSail to Motuara Island for birds, dolphins and a history lessonThe Marlborough Sounds' Motuara Island is paradise for history buffs and nature lovers.10 Nov 01:00 AM
TravelEnjoy a walk on the wild side at Cape Foulwind in WestportOn the notorious West Coast, the name Cape Foulwind shouldn't raise any eyebrows.07 Nov 02:30 AM
New Zealand'I was pretty lucky to get a hit on it': Taranaki surfer survives shark attackDespite being bitten, he was able to drive home before heading to hospital.06 Nov 03:48 AM
New ZealandDefensive karearea swoops disconcertWatch out for defensive swooping behaviour during the November-December nesting season.02 Nov 09:46 PM
Travel'Bat' of the year: Where to see the controversial Pekapeka in the wildDoC's science advisor says the bats aren't scary, so much as misunderstood.01 Nov 02:25 AM
Travel2000 bunks empty on Great Walks as Aucklanders cancelMilford track and other Great Walks have rare free spaces for those who can get there.28 Oct 08:25 PM
TravelPredator-free Rotoroa Island gains four kiwi chicksThe birds join a kiwi Kōhanga for the birds on the island.27 Oct 10:18 PM
TravelLast-minute Milford: Great Walk huts open with spaces spareCancellations have opened up spaces in Milford and popular Great Walk Huts.27 Oct 01:04 AM
TravelMotu that time forgot: Predator-free island adventuresNew Zealand sounded a lot different before humans arrived.26 Oct 12:41 AM
New Zealand'Lucky' trampers found on snowy Mount Robert ridgeThe couple found themselves in a snowy ridge in the dark.25 Oct 02:22 AM
New ZealandAdopt-a-plot gets locals involved in estuary conservationWaikanae Estuary Care Group are encouraging locals to plant, weed and water a plot each.21 Oct 02:50 AM
TravelHiker's photos show extreme conditions of favourite Kiwi walkThe trampers spent an hour digging into the hut.20 Oct 01:10 AM
TravelNZ's Hottest DoC Campsites of 2021Booked the summer campsite yet? You better get in quick if you want one of NZ's top spots.30 Sep 09:00 PM
KahuGovt allocates nearly $151,000 towards investigation on mercury contaminationNgāti Hau pleased with investigation into mercury contamination at Puhipihi mine.30 Sep 04:00 PM
