All of Government Controller cut his teeth as a Whanganui ranger
John Ombler is remembered as a trusted leader during his time in Whanganui.
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Coronavirus: DoC campsites, huts closed
Hoping to go camping to get away from it all? Bad news.
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'A story of isolation' - The 36-year journey to find a new albatross species
A journey to answer a mystery since 1984. Are 30 isolated albatross on Manawatāwhi unique?
Kauri dieback found in Puketi Forest. Forest & Bird demand Govt action
Pigs blamed for spread - turning forests into giant pigsties.
Attempts to rescue pygmy killer whales unsuccessful at Waipū
It is only the second recorded stranding of pygmy killer whales reported in New Zealand.
'Nature has lost': Calls for action after damning Hauraki Gulf report
Report says balance tipped too far towards 'development and utilisation' over environment.
'Chick scientists' councillor told to quit
Ken Cochrane given until Friday to quit after his comments about whitebait working group.
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Top breeding season in Northland for rare fairy tern
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Dogged defence force: NZ's four-legged wildlife protectors
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Where is Stephanie? Fears for missing UK woman in NZ
Police will continue to search for the missing British tramper today.
Incredible footage: Fisherman spots 'hundreds' of hungry sharks
Despite losing multiple lures, the experience made it all worth it, fisherman tells.
Flood devastation: World-famous Routeburn, Milford tracks closed for weeks
Thousands of people will be affected by the closures of the world-famous hikes.
Are whitebait doomed or will new rules save them?
Whitebaiting rules are set to change in a bid to save the species, but it is enough?
PM urged to take boldest options to save threatened dolphins
Green MP calls on PM Jacinda Ardern for boldest action to protect threatened dolphins.
Why tiny mice pose a big headache for NZ's war on pests
The toll of mice on a remote island shows why their threat to NZ must be taken seriously.
Appeal for information after orca harassed at Helena Bay
Drone footage shows boats chasing pod and driving at speed over top of an orca.
DoC aims to eradicate the wild pigs within 10 years
Pigs on Auckland Island are the only completely virus-free pig species.
Albatross dies after being found on beach with plastic bottle in its stomach
Whirinaki Beach albatross emaciated and likely starved due to 500ml bottle obstruction.
The Serengeti, Stonehenge, and... the Beehive?
Research underway into elevating the Parliamentary Precinct to World Heritage status.
Orca still tangled in crayfish pot line
The public are urged to call 0800 SEE ORCA if they see the injured orca.
Government moves to end export of whitebait
About 1000 tonnes were sent to Australia, the Cook Islands and Niue in 2018.
Large whale dead after stranding on Northland beach
The whale, estimated to be about 10m long, was alive when first found on the beach.
Best of 2019: Rubbish dumped at native Whanganui bush
DOC staff and Gordon Park volunteers want to see a stop to dumping in native bush block.
Wellington city councillor winched out of Routeburn Track
Simon Woolf's family hike ended in a dramatic rescue after he slipped and fell.
Island Hopping: Hot springs and stargazing in the Hauraki Gulf
Great Barrier Island will reward any extra time put in on your visit.
Island Hopping: Urupukapuka has something for everyone
Urupukapuka Island has something to offer everyone.
Amazing scenes as hundreds flock to save stranded whales
A pod of whales have stranded in the Coromandel.
Island Hopping: The Hauraki Gulf's haven for wildlife
You don't need to be a bird expert to spot kereru, fantails, kiwis and penguins here.