New ZealandGisborne-East Coast DoC facilities 'ready to rock' for summer'We’ve got some beautiful spots on our doorstep waiting to be explored.'28 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandParking goes, visitors must use shuttle to access popular Cathedral Cove trackDoC says there will be no parking at Cathedral Cove when it reopens.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Globally rare' habitat could take hundreds of years to recover after massive fireSince Monday, 1039ha of Whangamarino Wetland has gone up in flames.24 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandGroup ignores 'unmissable' signs and walks dog off lead on pest-free Northland islandDog seen on pest-free Matakohe Limestone Island was not there for conservation purposes23 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mineA controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.23 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFour government departments spend more on consultants in a financial year after order to cut backThe Government has directed agencies to reduce reliance on contractors and consultants.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCampgrounds getting ready for busy summer, some nearly booked outDoC campgrounds in Northland are open for bookings, but some have no space left.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTourists causing headaches for Cathedral Cove track repair workersInternational tourists have been turning up to the must-see destination to find it closed.18 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoC catches elusive pest with help of AI-powered camerasThe Department of Conservation is using the latest technology to fight predators.15 Oct 03:45 AM
New ZealandGulls sighted around Whangārei Harbour covered in oily substanceFour have died. The Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre is bracing for more arrivals.14 Oct 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Genuinely shocked': Second sea lion shot and left to die in CatlinsA $6000 reward is being offered for information leading to a successful prosecution.11 Oct 04:44 AM
New ZealandKeeping up with the kākāpō: In the bushes with a New Zealand taongaSince the kākāpō returned to the Waikato last year, they have been keeping rangers busy.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They don't give a toot': Should councils help more with rabbits?Pest controller says councils are "fixated" on possums, stoats, weasels, and rats instead.04 Oct 04:02 PM
New ZealandWhakapapa Holdings close to deal for ski area assets'We have confidence as a business that the Whakapapa ski area is viable commercially.'02 Oct 04:02 AM
New ZealandLone Motutapu Island rat declared dead after $50k huntIt's been loose on the otherwise pest-free island for months, but it's come at a price.02 Oct 03:57 AM
New ZealandRare mudfish found on farm near TimaruThe DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.30 Sep 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutting': Baby sea lion shot and left to dieThe young female sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins on Monday.25 Sep 08:24 AM
EnvironmentCritically endangered kākāpō population hit by three deaths this monthOne of the birds that died was the 'treasured' poster boy for his former sanctuary.25 Sep 03:30 AM
KahuClam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.24 Sep 03:13 AM
New ZealandRuapehu mayor: Chateau Tongariro issues not insurmountableRuapehu's mayor says there are 'credible developers' interested in restoring it.24 Sep 01:49 AM
New ZealandStranded Mt Cook climbers rescued after four nightsThe two men are said to be in good spirits after spending four nights in a hut.20 Sep 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Decommissioning' on the table for the Chateau TongariroGov't abandons search for new operator of Chateau Tongariro, decommissioning considered.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It won’t happen again': Fishermen caught breaking dolphin-friendly rulesThe judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.19 Sep 03:35 AM
New ZealandOfficials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping seasonDoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInjured climbers trapped overnight on Mt Cook, weather hampers rescue effortsThe injured pair spent the night high up the mountain, hemmed in by bad weather.17 Sep 11:26 PM
New ZealandAbandoned reptiles causing concern in BoP waterways“They displace wetland birds from nesting sites."16 Sep 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We're getting overrun': DoC manager pleads for poison to stop wild dogsFeral dogs are living in remote NZ bush, putting trampers at risk of attacks.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $225,000 job that's sat empty for nine monthsAre you thinking of a change in career?06 Sep 07:28 PM
New ZealandHundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reservesOfficial information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost timeThe season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.06 Sep 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'04 Sep 11:28 PM
KahuRestoring rivers with community supportTairāwhiti Wai Connections offers tailored support for catchment issues.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFeral animals are costing farmers a fortune - surveyFeral goats, pigs, deer and other wild animals are costing farmers at least $13m a year.29 Aug 11:22 PM
New ZealandPublic walking access to Cathedral Cove to be restored in time for summerWork to restore Cathedral Cove access will be followed by a more permanent solution.29 Aug 02:01 AM
