Waikato HeraldKākā females making a comeback in the King CountryFemales sitting on the nest become easy prey for pests like stoats and possums.06 Dec 06:13 PM
Waikato HeraldMoa skeleton amazes Kauaeranga Visitor Centre guestsThe skeleton of a stout legged moa is thought to be 1000 years old.26 Nov 09:45 PM
Waikato HeraldMorrinsville rallies community to give tiny bat and other wildlife a fighting chancePredator Free Morrinsville is being launched on Saturday with a working bee - all welcome.03 Nov 04:30 AM
Waikato HeraldRooks get wings clipped as landowners dob them inA large rook population can completely destroy entire paddocks30 Oct 07:30 PM
Waikato HeraldDigital net catches more wildlife offendersDoC's new electronic infringement system led to 250 notices and 200 warnings24 Oct 09:23 PM
Waikato HeraldCritically endangered bittern seen as an indicator of wetland healthAnnual Bird of the Year contest raises awareness of plight of native birds.11 Sep 07:05 PM
Waikato HeraldLizard Man a green hero – 30 years onDoug happy to share his love and knowledge of New Zealand's lizards and geckos07 Sep 10:00 PM
Waikato HeraldBoaties caught breaking the Covid-19 rules will be reportedCompletely unacceptable: Boating and island hopping not permitted at Level 4, says DoC.26 Aug 11:26 PM
Waikato HeraldPrisoners grow plants for Department of ConservationWaikeria prison horticulture trainees donate 7000 plants to DoC for Whangamarino wetland.02 Aug 11:13 PM
Waikato HeraldDoC to investigate rare orchid's mysterious reproductionRangers and a research team looking at how to save swamp helmet orchids in Whangamarino01 Aug 10:25 PM
Waikato HeraldDactylanthus sets seed for a bumper seasonHelping hand needed as natural pollinator is extinct locally31 Jul 07:19 PM
Waikato HeraldSeals found in unusual places no reason to worryDOC reports rising number of calls about seals but exploring is part of the animals nature24 Jul 07:15 PM
Waikato HeraldBruce Clarkson praised as a treasure to council and the city"Waiwhakareke the best example of urban restoration in the whole country."23 Jul 07:17 PM
Waikato HeraldTe Poi School digs in with shovel ready restoration projectWaiomou Stream a shovel ready project for which regional council received govt funding.21 Jul 07:08 PM
Waikato HeraldDoC and Fonterra fighting to eliminate pest fish in local lakeDepartment of Conservation and Fonterra are on a mission to keep Lake Ruatuna free of koi.28 Jun 07:16 PM
Waikato HeraldDrone footage shows possum-damage in Coromandel ForestDepartment of Conservation photos show need of predator control to protect native species.14 Jun 05:05 PM
Waikato HeraldPopular Waikato tramping site marred by dumping, vandalismDoC is urging the public to report illegal dumping at Mangaokewa Reserve in Te Kuiti.12 Jun 07:08 PM
Waikato HeraldTwo rare tāiko rescued and released on Raglan's Mt KarioiDoC sends two tāiko back on seasonal journey after the rare seabirds crash-landed.24 May 10:05 PM
Waikato HeraldDoC excited about rediscovery of carnivorous plantThreatened plant survey reveals good news for yellow bladderwort.22 May 07:07 PM
Waikato HeraldInsect group moved to Ōtorohanga Kiwi HouseThe large insects are classified as at risk due to predators and fire.19 Apr 12:33 AM
Waikato HeraldForest edge trial to shed light on bat behaviourScientists want to determine how bats respond to different colours of artificial light.06 Mar 06:07 PM
Waikato HeraldNew rangers step up for summer of conservationQuartet brings new ideas and approaches to Department of Conservation Hauraki team.26 Jan 06:07 PM
Waikato Herald'We're sick of it and find it grossly disrespectful'A corporate can face a fine up to $200,000 for contaminants dumped on conservation land.26 Jan 03:49 AM
Waikato HeraldAerial photos show dozens of sharks off Coromandel beachThe bronze whalers and hammerheads are seen enjoying the sparkling waters.10 Jan 05:01 PM
Waikato HeraldBoaties urged to give marine mammals wide berthDoC is investigating after a vessel appeared to collide with a whale near Raglan.25 Aug 09:16 PM
Waikato HeraldDoC backs 1080 as best way to control predators in rugged terrainMt Pirongia predator control by DoC involves use of cereal pellets containing 1080.07 Aug 04:08 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato's Mt Pirongia a key site for More Birds in the Bush effortsShip rats compete with birds, bats, lizards and insects for the same food.07 Jun 11:55 PM
Waikato HeraldLocal Focus: Daily pilgrimage to save the dotterelDOC's dotterel dos and don'ts. Made with funding from NZ on Air.15 Dec 05:01 PM
Waikato HeraldThe man putting plaques on unmarked graves at former psychiatric hospitalMental patients passed into a field of lost souls. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 Oct 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldLocal Focus: Native treetops are like Avatar without the CGIA chance to witness our incredible native tree canopies. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Jan 08:31 AM
Waikato HeraldPest fish programme a catch for Ngahinapouri SchoolDoC has supported Ngahinapouri School in the first pest fishing day at Lake Ngāroto.11 Dec 09:48 PM
Waikato HeraldTe Awamutu: Helping man's best friend to protect the kiwiTe Awamutu's Alisha Hobbs wants to decrease the number of kiwi fatalities by dogs.22 Nov 09:35 PM
Waikato HeraldOre sampling in Karangahake Gorge mineNZH Local Focus: Karangahake Gorge mine to reopen for testing.30 May 06:07 AM
Waikato HeraldWatch NZH Local Focus: Volunteers protect rare native Dactylanthus plantVolunteers are pollinating Dactylanthus plants on Mt Pirongia 'paint brush-style' in the hope to repopulate the maunga with the indigenous plant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Jan 04:57 AM
