LifestyleWill the Great Walks booking system fall over again?DoC provides assurances that last year's issues will not be repeated.27 May 07:51 PM
Waikato HeraldFunding to help eradicate remaining predators of native speciesPokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.19 May 11:23 PM
Waikato HeraldCathedral Cove walking access options open for public scrutinyDoC is asking for more feedback on Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove walking access options.19 May 09:57 PM
Waikato HeraldLow flying military aircraft head to isolated Coromandel beachLow flying military aircraft expected over isolated Coromandel beach.14 May 03:12 AM
Waikato HeraldThree women take out top spots in Pureora Hunting CompNumbers for the annual competition are back to pre-Covid levels, DoC says.04 May 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldCoastal restoration projects paused while lizard protocols sorted outCoastal earthworks could pose a risk to the Coromandel region's lizard populations.02 May 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldKiwi beach named among world’s best, despite being closed to walkersWorld renown followed after featuring in blockbuster films and countless summer holidays.01 May 07:45 PM
Waikato HeraldGoat control: Helicopters search Tongariro National Park for feral pestsDoC eradicated the local wild goat population last year and hopes to keep it that way.30 Apr 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldGrand Chateau Tongariro deteriorating despite $2m Govt bailoutThe historic hotel at the base of Mt Ruapehu needs critical work to make it weathertight.30 Apr 07:37 AM
Waikato HeraldDoC announces options for Cathedral Cove accessThe popular walking track has been closed since February 2023.30 Apr 05:37 AM
Waikato HeraldKaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to WaiouruThe wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.29 Apr 11:56 PM
Waikato HeraldKaimanawa wild horse musterWild Kaimanawa horses are rounded up on the Central Plateau and sent off to become domestic horses. The horses disturb unique native flora and fauna if the population gets too large so must be thinned out each year.28 Apr 12:00 PM
Waikato HeraldAlpine crossing lakes finally clear of noxious weedThe Emerald Lakes are one of the most photographed parts of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.18 Apr 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldGo on a duck hunt with a difference in TūrangiTūrangi's blue ducks are definitely not your average ducks.16 Apr 07:30 PM
Waikato HeraldWaikato River boaties banned from launching at popular Lake Taupō marinaBoaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.16 Apr 06:30 PM
Waikato Herald'Pull finger': Closed track a 'real problem' says MPWhat's up DoC? MP unhappy with what he says is a “very slow timetable”.13 Apr 01:00 AM
Waikato HeraldTongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police sayA rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.10 Apr 11:14 PM
Waikato HeraldKaimanawa horses in desperate need of new homesThe wild herd is managed at 300 horses, but applications for rehoming have been low.10 Apr 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldTongariro Alpine Crossing closed after tramper diesA person has died while traversing the Tongariro Crossing.09 Apr 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldSniffer dogs keeping predator pests at bayDogs are an important tool when checking for pests on predator-free islands.08 Apr 08:25 PM
Waikato HeraldChateau bidders need more certainty, mayor saysThe historic hotel has been closed for more than a year.23 Mar 10:46 PM
Waikato HeraldConcerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contestEvent organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.20 Mar 06:36 PM
Waikato HeraldThe Devil beckons with craters and lava flowsTwo of Taupō's walking groups enjoy contrasting trips.18 Mar 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTiny bat rescued from a goldfish pond, ready to return to the wild after rehabThe native bat is being released back into the wild on March 12.11 Mar 01:37 AM
Waikato HeraldTiny bat rescued from a goldfish pond, rehabilitated and given flying lessonsThe native bat is expected to make a full recovery.09 Mar 01:00 AM
Waikato HeraldCommunity leaders cautiously optimistic over Cathedral Cove access trackCathedral Cove campaigners cautious over first steps to restoration07 Mar 03:10 AM
Waikato HeraldWairere Falls walking track closed until MayThe popular walking track will close during the week.06 Mar 02:16 AM
Waikato HeraldPig and deer focus of DoC hunting competitionThe annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.05 Mar 08:00 PM
Waikato HeraldCathedral Cove walking tracks to reopen before next summerDoC announced the first steps needed to restore walking access.01 Mar 03:11 AM
Waikato HeraldAnd then there were four: Another kākāpō removed from sanctuaryMore than half the kākāpō in the mainland sanctuary trial have now been sent home.13 Feb 11:45 PM
Waikato HeraldVisiting the oldest tree in the forestWalkers share highlights from one of the many treks on offer in the central North Island.13 Feb 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldCeltic cross discovered on ancient Kaimanawa wall near Lake TaupōAn amateur historian scraped off moss to discover a carved symbol.12 Feb 01:38 AM
Waikato HeraldThe small but mighty battle it out in NZ Bug of the YearContestants need a hard outer shell to make it in this competition.26 Jan 04:30 PM
Waikato HeraldMore kākāpō exiled from Waikato sanctuaryThe birds arrived at Sanctuary Mountain in July and September last year.25 Jan 06:15 PM
