Concerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contest
Event organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.
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More than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this year
It was a shock to see so many elvers dead.
Stranded whale in Canterbury put to sleep due to ‘very challenging conditions’
The difficult decision was made after refloating was not possible.
Are Great Walks still good value? Hut prices rise by almost 20%
On the Milford Track 30 years ago Kiwis paid a $3 maintenance fee - now it's $100 a night.
Sea lion pup numbers exceed expectations
Dunedin’s annual breeding season pup counts have set records in three consecutive years.
The Devil beckons with craters and lava flows
Two of Taupō's walking groups enjoy contrasting trips.
Sniffer dog saves Wellington island from potential disaster
When Vito the ant-detection dog woke up on Tuesday, he did not expect to become a hero.
Tiny bat rescued from a goldfish pond, ready to return to the wild after rehab
The native bat is being released back into the wild on March 12.
Tiny bat rescued from a goldfish pond, rehabilitated and given flying lessons
The native bat is expected to make a full recovery.
Community leaders cautiously optimistic over Cathedral Cove access track
Cathedral Cove campaigners cautious over first steps to restoration
Meet Ātārangi: Chick is 700th kiwi released in northern Hawke's Bay
Group notches record release for single conservation organisation.
Public sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departments
Just how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?
Wairere Falls walking track closed until May
The popular walking track will close during the week.
Pig and deer focus of DoC hunting competition
The annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.
Cathedral Cove walking tracks to reopen before next summer
DoC announced the first steps needed to restore walking access.
Kōaro whitebait spotted 'in good numbers' outside its native habitat
The adult whitebait are mostly found in the inland ranges.
Stay out of the water: DoC warning after shark kills stranded whale
"Well-meaning" volunteers warned they can create a risk to themselves and whales.
Fish-tery: Unexplained mass fish deaths in Whanganui
DOC calls for the public's help after reports of dead fish, including endangered species.
Mueller Hut reopens as Mt Cook toilets, carparks fill to the brim
Mt Cook toilets, car parks and facilities are under immense visitor pressure.
Toilet backlog closes NZ’s favourite alpine hut walk for 'foreseeable future'
NZ's most popular hut has been closed to day walkers after a busy summer.
Blocked loo causes 'frustration' for Mt Cook trampers
A popular trail has been closed because the toilets are too full, causing frustration.
Penguins are not sick, just moulting
DoC asks people to leave little blue penguins alone as they come ashore to moult.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
And then there were four: Another kākāpō removed from sanctuary
More than half the kākāpō in the mainland sanctuary trial have now been sent home.
Visiting the oldest tree in the forest
Walkers share highlights from one of the many treks on offer in the central North Island.
Celtic cross discovered on ancient Kaimanawa wall near Lake Taupō
An amateur historian scraped off moss to discover a carved symbol.
The place where wetlands are increasing, not decreasing
The project has created 10ha of wetland and preserved a remnant native forest.
‘Senseless, sickening’: Swastikas painted on DoC hut
Vandals have painted swastikas on a restored backcountry hut on the West Coast.
North Shore 'poisoning' mystery: Calls for calm as suspicion grows
Results of MPI testing are in - but offer no answers.
‘Bat central’: Critically endangered mammals found in Central Hawke’s Bay
Colony of flying mammals found in farm-shed roof in Central Hawke's Bay.
Historic two-storey Napier courthouse sold, but to whom?
In Crown hands 150 years, sale plans were revealed by new owners in late October.
'In a pretty bad way': Three pilot whales die in 24 hours on Baylys Beach
A few hundred people attended the stranding on Monday. Refloating attempts were in vain.
Stranded whale dies at Christchurch beach
Officials are planning a recovery operation for the seven-metre-long fin whale.
The small but mighty battle it out in NZ Bug of the Year
Contestants need a hard outer shell to make it in this competition.
