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
Waikato HeraldDoC wants a track to Cathedral Cove but no guaranteesA solution that is not resilient to climate change is not an option, DoC says.24 Jan 03:52 AM
Waikato HeraldHundreds of protected birds take up residence in small North Island townThere are mixed feelings over the arrival of the 200-strong colony.23 Jan 10:22 PM
Waikato HeraldRisky and closed but 'thousands' still walking to Cathedral CoveDoC has removed staff from the site because of public abuse.22 Jan 04:39 AM
Waikato HeraldNot 'a turkey': Tanker driver helps kākāpō dodge deathMotorist who saved a kākāpō from a Waikato highway initially thought it was a turkey.11 Jan 10:49 PM
Waikato HeraldDon't share chips with gulls this summer, urges DoCSharing a hot chip with a gull might feel kind, but you're not helping them, says DoC.21 Dec 04:03 AM
Waikato HeraldPublic feedback sought on bid to operate Tūroa skifieldThe Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa's application.19 Dec 12:01 AM
Waikato HeraldKākāpō sent to live on an island after 'parachute' escape attemptsThree birds have been sent back to a southern island after escape attempts.28 Nov 04:30 AM
Waikato HeraldCoromandel camping sites full for summerSome DoC campsites will operate at reduced capacity this summer.17 Nov 08:30 PM
Waikato HeraldBowhunters swap forest for the river in the name of biosecurityDuring the 33rd World Koi Classic competition, the society shot more than 4 tonnes of koi.06 Nov 05:56 PM
Waikato HeraldKiwi chicks produced by the hundreds at Taupō sanctuaryGallagher Kiwi Burrow at Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary is celebrating a big milestone.20 Oct 08:05 PM
Waikato HeraldCoromandel campsites reopen but reduced numbers in some popular areasCampsites at Fletcher Bay, Port Jackson, Stony Bay, Fantail Bay and Waikawau Bay are open.19 Oct 07:10 PM
Waikato HeraldRogue kākāpō could have been on the run for more than a weekA critically endangered parrot has survived up to 10 days outside the wire.18 Oct 12:12 AM
Waikato HeraldIwi lifts rāhui at Cathedral Cove, walking tracks remain closedVisitors are urged to see the tourist destination from the sea.10 Oct 01:35 AM
Waikato HeraldSpecial delivery: Six more kākāpō make landfall in WaikatoA sextet has joined Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga at Sanctuary Mountain.14 Sep 10:04 PM
Waikato Herald'Doubt they would have survived the night': Men rescued from Mt Ngāuruhoe by chopperThe pair were wearing street shoes, jeans, cotton T-shirts and sweatshirts.04 Sep 10:30 PM
Waikato HeraldChilly bin-sized rocks fall at famous landmark as visitors ignore warningsTracks to the famous landmark had closed and would remain closed over summer.30 Aug 11:14 PM
Waikato HeraldThe smart science helping pull kākāpō back from the brinkScientists gene-map most of NZ's kākāpō to create the richest dataset of its kind.28 Aug 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Masters of camouflage' settle into new surroundingsBunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga stake their spots after exploring mountain home.24 Aug 01:44 AM
Waikato HeraldMinisters apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifieldsDocuments have been released under the Official Information Act.15 Aug 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMissing woman found dead after three-day searchJude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga on August 12.15 Aug 04:41 AM
Waikato HeraldDrones being used in search for missing fisherman in RaglanThe fisherman went missing four days ago.08 Aug 01:32 AM
Waikato HeraldNew feathered residents carry message of hopeFour kākāpō are now living at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato.22 Jul 10:30 PM
Waikato HeraldKākāpō wild in Waikato for first time in 60 yearsFour of the world's rarest flightless parrots have been rehomed on mainland New Zealand.19 Jul 09:53 PM
Waikato HeraldTongariro Great Walk opens for booking: Is DoC's IT system back on track?Great Walk bookings reopen four months after “incredibly frustrating” IT meltdown.10 Jul 07:30 PM
Waikato HeraldBitter(n) end for rare wetland birdA rare wetland bird had to be euthanised after being shot near Kāwhia Harbour.01 Jul 07:36 PM
Waikato HeraldLocal forests hit by illegal tree fellingsDozens of plants in the Pureora Forest Park and Tongariro Forest were targeted.26 Jun 04:32 AM
Waikato HeraldGreen mistletoe returns to Pirongia Forest ParkDoC works with Pironga locals to re-establish tāpia/mistletoe.24 May 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldBat monitoring a success in Pureora ForestBat stats used to gauge the effectiveness of predator control.10 Apr 03:55 AM
Waikato HeraldSperm whale to be reburied after cyclone scours burial siteDoC will deal with the situation at Wharekaho once resources and conditions allow.16 Feb 02:30 AM
Waikato HeraldWaipā District Council offices, facilities closedDOC offices, tracks, huts, campsites and visitor centres closed across North Island.12 Feb 09:04 PM
Waikato HeraldCathedral Cove closed due to an ongoing landslip and rockfall riskThe recent weather caused Cathedral Cove, walking tracks and camping sites to close.09 Feb 04:42 AM
