DoC mandates vaccines in huts and campsites
DoC says the new vaccination policy is in addition to the current requirements.
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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.
Adopt-a-plot gets locals involved in estuary conservation
Waikanae Estuary Care Group are encouraging locals to plant, weed and water a plot each.
Hiker's photos show extreme conditions of favourite Kiwi walk
The trampers spent an hour digging into the hut.
NZ's Hottest DoC Campsites of 2021
Booked the summer campsite yet? You better get in quick if you want one of NZ's top spots.
Govt allocates nearly $151,000 towards investigation on mercury contamination
Ngāti Hau pleased with investigation into mercury contamination at Puhipihi mine.
Photographer's dream! Amazing shots of orca in Mount surf
Mount Maunganui residents were treated to quite a show by a pod of orca whales.
Toa the orca kept alive by DoC despite some experts calling for euthanasia
DoC was hoping Toa could be reunited with his pod – but he died after almost a fortnight.
Killer whale cash splash: DoC spent over $129,500 in less than a fortnight trying to keep baby orca alive
Toa the orca calf was cared for 24/7 until he died.
'Once in a lifetime' Curio Bay photo in World Ocean Photographer 2021
Award images of surgical waste and rare animals are a health check on our oceans.
I promise to be a better tourist: Do pledges work?
Tourism pledges are popping up all over the world. But do they work?
DoC knows what you did last summer: Kiwis' outdoor habits revealed
Beach trips and busy carparks; DoC's recent report shows how Kiwis spent their summer.
Baby seal in distress in Auckland: Was it the victim of a dog attack?
A seal pup was found with cuts on its back on an Auckland's Narrow Neck beach.
Slow down, new seal: Town's fight to protect pup that keeps crossing the road
"The last thing we want is for the seal to be hit."