Native trees illegally cut down on conservation land
A 600-year-old rimu is among the trees illegally felled.
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From ecologist to 6th on the list: Greens candidate Lan Pham on impressive entry into politics
Our government is 'just waiting for good, decent people who want to make a difference'.
Fit, experienced tramper most likely tripped before drowning in creek
Stephanie Simpson was on a lone hike in Mt Aspiring National Park when she went missing.
DoC ups licence fees on ‘world's finest trout fishing’
The department is increasing fees for trout fishing sites that are among the world's best.
Tramper's four-storey plunge into river after bridge netting failed
The incident has since sparked upgrades and checks of over 150 swingbridges nationwide.
DoC reveals when Great Walk bookings will reopen
Additional system testing has been done to avoid another crash.
Dead whale found washed up on South Island beach
'We encourage the public to contact DoC if the dead whale is brought ashore again.'
Closures for the forseeable future: DoC report lays out effects of severe weather
Campsites across the country took 23 per cent fewer bookings this past summer.
Second Northland filming location for Jason Momoa's Chief of War abandoned
Locals were reportedly “very excited” about the prospect of filming.
Unhappy trampers: Is there a better way to allocate Great Walks?
In a network of 950 huts, have the Great Walks become too big for their boots?
New Great Walks bookings announced, DoC to stick with IT system
IT issues and false charges plagued hut bookings this week.
Unhappy trampers: Is there a better way to allocate Great Walks?
In a network of 950 huts, have the Great Walks become too big for their boots?
Great Walk bookings cancelled as DOC website crashes
DOC apologises and asks trampers to wait for updates.
Milford opening-day glitches sign of 'great demand', more Great Walks open next week
The DoC booking system crashed just after opening at 9.30am, to the frustration of users.
Great frustrations: Milford Track fills up after DoC website issues
The first Great Walk has been booked out but there's hope yet.
DoC Great Walk booking website crashes under Milford Track demand
Booking site overwhelmed by eager would-be trampers.
Booked-out bunks, bots and other Great Walk booking myths, busted
Many disgruntled walkers want to get to the bottom of what's happening.
Hut costs to double: Cyclone repairs force DoC price hike
Standard hut fees will double from $5 to $10 a night, from July 1.
Great Walks booking opens this month with high demand expected
The return of international walkers will see bunks more in demand than ever.
Crown agrees to give up Taranaki Maunga
The park will be governed jointly by Ngā iwi o Taranaki and the Minister of Conservation,
Incredible images: How extreme summer took another big bite out of NZ’s glaciers
Scientists left 'shocked'.
Taranaki Maunga settlement takes next step
The Treaty of Waitangi settlement will be initialled on Friday.
Disgruntled developer shut out of Great Walks makes hut booking app
DoC said it welcomed initiatives that help visitors and made the most of facilities.
Rare pāteke/brown teal return to Purerua in the Bay of Islands
Twenty rare ducks released at Purerua after a three-year pest removal campaign.
Wild boar horror in small village - man comes off second-best against beast
Residents fear for the safety of children in a remote Central Otago village.
Māori hate Conservation Department, ex-minister tells MPs
Former Conservation Minister Poto Williams tells MPs what another minister told her.
'No place to be in a cyclone': DoC shuts facilities until further notice
DoC has shut many of its North Island campsites and huts as the storm approaches.
Reefs 'teeming with life' found on Pātea seabed amid mining case
Niwa says the reefs are rich with thriving plants and animals.
DoC defends approach as West Coast bach owners feel ‘pressured’
Permitted activity on public conservation land, including baches, is now subject to rates.
Mystery surrounds weka discovery: Bird not seen in Taranaki since 1930s
DOC is worried the voracious forager's reappearance could threaten recovering ecosystems.
Department of Conservation undertakes its annual census of rare geothermal wetland ferns.
Rotorua Department of Conservation team is undertaking its annual census.