The deadline was extended after failing to get more than three candidates.

The pīwauwau rock wren has been crowned a 'rock star' of the avian world.

Te Uru Taumatua defended its plans in a statement

Like a David Attenborough blooper reel, this is nature at its most awkward.

Ruapehu's 14,000 Life Pass holders are wondering about the future of their mountain.

'Every day, when I wake up, I think about what could have been...this has ruined my life.'

New Zealand's most famous natural landmarks have seen a stark decline says DoC's report.

The mammal put a hole in the surfer's wetsuit.

Brian Angliss will oppose the mandatory destruction of his dog.

This year's theme is taking action for nature.

Conservation Week encourages Kiwis to get involved in nature and help take care of it.

DOC has improved visitor safety information on several routes in the Nelson Lakes.

The vision for the gully was to restore the native vegetation to pre-European status.

Joy and relief at return of historically and culturally significant reserve.

Kiwi head into former pine block land in Hawke's Bay.

Muck-slinging and bickering continues to blight the freed-camping review.

A holidaymaker has been fined after bringing back items for their bathroom.

The pup was found on the Otago Peninsula with tyre marks on its body.

Walking among ancient native giants in northern Manawatū.

The man's unauthorised landing on Whatupuke breached the Reserves Act.

The smell reportedly kept getting worse, causing neighbours to look for the source.

"It lasted 30 seconds but that 30 seconds was absolutely terrifying to say the least."

With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.

Mediums include photography, paintings, ceramics, sculpture and a contemporary tukutuku.

The Queen's Birthday Weekend is the most dangerous time to be outdoors say MSC.

The eight-legged cave dweller and its odd eggs are under threat.

Kaipara iwi and DoC say the juvenile great white shark was butchered on a beach.