New ZealandLive: 'High-risk' exposure - Covid case visited Fiordland DoC hutOfficials regard the remote wilderness setting as a high risk.06 Dec 10:25 PM
TravelŌpārara Arches 'bridge too far' for DoC redevelopmentThe one thing more fragile than the Park ecosystem was the brittle karst limestone.05 Dec 11:05 PM
TravelDoC mandates vaccines in huts and campsitesDoC says the new vaccination policy is in addition to the current requirements.02 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandFour Hector's dolphins found dead on South Island beachesThe beachcast dolphins were found in the second half of November.01 Dec 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPair of nesting birds delay Hawke's Bay logging road for monthsWorkers went to check the site and got dive-bombed by the rare native birds.28 Nov 08:50 PM
New ZealandFamily seeks consent to use large barge in Dusky Sound for overnight staysIt would be used as private accommodation for up to 50 days a year.25 Nov 07:44 PM
KahuLocal jobs boost from conservation partnershipNgāti Rangi is teaming up with DoC on projects that will create jobs for local people.20 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlea for action as great white shark encounters surgeWaihi Beach and Bowentown locals fear for holidaymakers as encounters increase.16 Nov 05:51 PM
New ZealandHumans and moa may have co-existed on Stewart IslandAnalysis showed the bird was a South Island giant moa that died around 700 years ago.15 Nov 05:10 AM
EnvironmentRakiura/Stewart Island may have had its own moa populationAnalysis of moa skeleton discovered on Stewart Island points to lost local population.14 Nov 08:40 PM
New ZealandUnbelievable! Fishermen's close-up experience with humpback whale"I heard off in the distance a large crashing sound."11 Nov 10:33 PM
New ZealandRecord-breaking rescue of climber on Mt Cook summitIt was the highest rescue in New Zealand's history.11 Nov 01:42 AM
TravelOn and off the mountain: weekend adventures exploring Mt TaranakiNeed a weekend break? There's an adventure to be had up, down and all around Mt Taranaki.10 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelSail to Motuara Island for birds, dolphins and a history lessonThe Marlborough Sounds' Motuara Island is paradise for history buffs and nature lovers.10 Nov 01:00 AM
TravelEnjoy a walk on the wild side at Cape Foulwind in WestportOn the notorious West Coast, the name Cape Foulwind shouldn't raise any eyebrows.07 Nov 02:30 AM
New Zealand'I was pretty lucky to get a hit on it': Taranaki surfer survives shark attackDespite being bitten, he was able to drive home before heading to hospital.06 Nov 03:48 AM
New ZealandDefensive karearea swoops disconcertWatch out for defensive swooping behaviour during the November-December nesting season.02 Nov 09:46 PM
Travel'Bat' of the year: Where to see the controversial Pekapeka in the wildDoC's science advisor says the bats aren't scary, so much as misunderstood.01 Nov 02:25 AM
Travel2000 bunks empty on Great Walks as Aucklanders cancelMilford track and other Great Walks have rare free spaces for those who can get there.28 Oct 08:25 PM
TravelPredator-free Rotoroa Island gains four kiwi chicksThe birds join a kiwi Kōhanga for the birds on the island.27 Oct 10:18 PM
TravelLast-minute Milford: Great Walk huts open with spaces spareCancellations have opened up spaces in Milford and popular Great Walk Huts.27 Oct 01:04 AM
TravelMotu that time forgot: Predator-free island adventuresNew Zealand sounded a lot different before humans arrived.26 Oct 12:41 AM
New Zealand'Lucky' trampers found on snowy Mount Robert ridgeThe couple found themselves in a snowy ridge in the dark.25 Oct 02:22 AM
New ZealandAdopt-a-plot gets locals involved in estuary conservationWaikanae Estuary Care Group are encouraging locals to plant, weed and water a plot each.21 Oct 02:50 AM
TravelHiker's photos show extreme conditions of favourite Kiwi walkThe trampers spent an hour digging into the hut.20 Oct 01:10 AM
TravelNZ's Hottest DoC Campsites of 2021Booked the summer campsite yet? You better get in quick if you want one of NZ's top spots.30 Sep 09:00 PM
KahuGovt allocates nearly $151,000 towards investigation on mercury contaminationNgāti Hau pleased with investigation into mercury contamination at Puhipihi mine.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPhotographer's dream! Amazing shots of orca in Mount surfMount Maunganui residents were treated to quite a show by a pod of orca whales.28 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandToa the orca kept alive by DoC despite some experts calling for euthanasiaDoC was hoping Toa could be reunited with his pod – but he died after almost a fortnight.22 Sep 02:48 AM
New ZealandKiller whale cash splash: DoC spent over $129,500 in less than a fortnight trying to keep baby orca aliveToa the orca calf was cared for 24/7 until he died. 21 Sep 10:11 PM
Travel'Once in a lifetime' Curio Bay photo in World Ocean Photographer 2021Award images of surgical waste and rare animals are a health check on our oceans.19 Sep 10:29 PM
TravelI promise to be a better tourist: Do pledges work?Tourism pledges are popping up all over the world. But do they work?17 Sep 01:29 AM
TravelDoC knows what you did last summer: Kiwis' outdoor habits revealedBeach trips and busy carparks; DoC's recent report shows how Kiwis spent their summer.08 Sep 11:16 PM
