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
Waikato HeraldDog owners reminded to ‘know before you go’ this summerThere are no one-size-fits-all rules, so it is crucial to do your homework.16 Dec 09:30 PM
Waikato HeraldPopular Waitomo nature walk closed due to erosionMangapohue Natural Bridge walk closed due to weather-related erosion.15 Oct 10:35 PM
Waikato HeraldOpoutere dotterels at mercy of careless beachgoersDoC ranger says people have walked right past protection signs.28 Sep 03:10 PM
Waikato HeraldDiscover the natural treasures in our own backyardFind all the treasures: there is plenty to see if you know what to look for.09 Sep 06:15 PM
Waikato HeraldTiaki – Tourism operators leading the charge for natureConservation Week encourages Kiwis to get involved in nature and help take care of it.02 Sep 07:20 PM
Waikato HeraldWaipā students treated to off-campus learning opportunityMore than 280 students participated in a mass tree planting exercise near Whatawhata.20 Aug 07:20 PM
Waikato HeraldMangaiti blessing celebrates official gully openingThe vision for the gully was to restore the native vegetation to pre-European status.13 Aug 07:20 PM
Waikato HeraldTe Paina set to be returned to iwi and hapūJoy and relief at return of historically and culturally significant reserve.21 Jul 02:30 AM
Waikato HeraldKiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZWith severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.10 Jun 09:30 PM
