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MSC reveal New Zealand's most dangerous summer hikes
A hike at the bottom of the Tararua Range has been called NZ's most dangerous.
Far North residents evacuated after scrub fire spreads
Residents in the Far North township of Kaimaumau are evacuating overnight.
Kārearea culprits holding up Tūtira logging caught on camera
The kārearea parents and juveniles holding up Tūtira logging have been caught on camera
DoC asks campers to assess own risks this summer
DoC are expecting a bumper summer with almost 60,000 campers across the network.
'Defining moment for nature': Govt to overhaul conservation laws
"More than 4000 native species are threatened or at risk of extinction.''
Live: 'Stay away' - Aucklanders to be locked out of holiday hotspots this summer
The simple message to Aucklanders is to stay away, Ōpōtiki councillor says.
Shark attack penguin flown from West Cost to save rare bird
The penguin was flown 500km to Christchurch after a lucky escape from a shark.
Everything you need to know about holidaying on Aotea Great Barrier Island
Say hello to Great Barrier Island. A pacific island-style holiday right here in NZ.
Live: 'High-risk' exposure - Covid case visited Fiordland DoC hut
Officials regard the remote wilderness setting as a high risk.
Ōpārara Arches 'bridge too far' for DoC redevelopment
The one thing more fragile than the Park ecosystem was the brittle karst limestone.
DoC mandates vaccines in huts and campsites
DoC says the new vaccination policy is in addition to the current requirements.
Four Hector's dolphins found dead on South Island beaches
The beachcast dolphins were found in the second half of November.
Pair of nesting birds delay Hawke's Bay logging road for months
Workers went to check the site and got dive-bombed by the rare native birds.
Family seeks consent to use large barge in Dusky Sound for overnight stays
It would be used as private accommodation for up to 50 days a year.
Local jobs boost from conservation partnership
Ngāti Rangi is teaming up with DoC on projects that will create jobs for local people.
Plea for action as great white shark encounters surge
Waihi Beach and Bowentown locals fear for holidaymakers as encounters increase.
Humans and moa may have co-existed on Stewart Island
Analysis showed the bird was a South Island giant moa that died around 700 years ago.
Rakiura/Stewart Island may have had its own moa population
Analysis of moa skeleton discovered on Stewart Island points to lost local population.
Unbelievable! Fishermen's close-up experience with humpback whale
"I heard off in the distance a large crashing sound."
Record-breaking rescue of climber on Mt Cook summit
It was the highest rescue in New Zealand's history.
On and off the mountain: weekend adventures exploring Mt Taranaki
Need a weekend break? There's an adventure to be had up, down and all around Mt Taranaki.
Sail to Motuara Island for birds, dolphins and a history lesson
The Marlborough Sounds' Motuara Island is paradise for history buffs and nature lovers.
Enjoy a walk on the wild side at Cape Foulwind in Westport
On the notorious West Coast, the name Cape Foulwind shouldn't raise any eyebrows.
'I was pretty lucky to get a hit on it': Taranaki surfer survives shark attack
Despite being bitten, he was able to drive home before heading to hospital.
Defensive karearea swoops disconcert
Watch out for defensive swooping behaviour during the November-December nesting season.
'Bat' of the year: Where to see the controversial Pekapeka in the wild
DoC's science advisor says the bats aren't scary, so much as misunderstood.
2000 bunks empty on Great Walks as Aucklanders cancel
Milford track and other Great Walks have rare free spaces for those who can get there.
Predator-free Rotoroa Island gains four kiwi chicks
The birds join a kiwi Kōhanga for the birds on the island.
Last-minute Milford: Great Walk huts open with spaces spare
Cancellations have opened up spaces in Milford and popular Great Walk Huts.
Motu that time forgot: Predator-free island adventures
New Zealand sounded a lot different before humans arrived.
'Lucky' trampers found on snowy Mount Robert ridge
The couple found themselves in a snowy ridge in the dark.