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
Waikato HeraldThe selfie that could cost up to $250kGetting closer than 50m to a killer whale could set you back a couple hundred thousand or land you behind bars.12 Jan 06:21 AM
Waikato HeraldWatch NZH Local Focus: Lead is the sweet treat that kills native birdsKākā numbers are on the rise, looking for food around houses and farms. But these curious birds will eat anything, including lead which makes a sweet change from totara berries. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Dec 01:07 AM
