National promises two more National Parks, great walks and to be predator-free by 2050
National wants to build two new Great Walks and allow grazing on Crown land.
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Vanishing nature: Can NZ turn its biodiversity tragedy around by 2050?
Govt moves to turn around NZ's rampant biodiversity loss with ambitious 30-year strategy.
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Lack of consultation on 1080 aerial drop denied
DoC and OSPRI knew nothing of meeting but organisers say they tried to invite them.
'Nightmare': How a walk on a beach ended in horror and heartbreak
'This was a tragic outcome for all of us'.
New Zealand's plummeting shark population amid global decline
It's time we put more resources into understanding our oldest and most vulnerable fish.
Conservation Comment: Getting to know nature's needs
Conservation issues include the protection of trees, animals and wetlands.
Tahr Foundation video renamed after slogan faux pas
The Tahr Foundation slogan has drawn criticisms for its latest slogan 'they are us'.
Wildlife institutions get nearly $15 million Govt boost
Eugenie Sage says the funding will mitigate the closure of vital protection facilities.
First shore plover chick hatches at Cape Sanctuary
Eight shore plover have successfully settled, and two breeding pairs established.
Govt unveils latest tech for NZ's great pest wipe-out
Predator-tracking camera and new poison among pest-busting tech just awarded nearly $2m.
Timaru whale beached for nine hours now swimming 'under its own power'
DoC and Project Jonah are working to help the whale in trouble.
Sirocco: The celibate spokesbird worth $80,000
He lives on a secret island, flies in private aircraft and has 230,000 fans online.
An end to icy 5am starts for 9am skiing?
New system being designed to address too many skiers/boarders chasing too few car parks.
Lou Sanson: Sir Rob Fenwick's ideals are perfect for Covid 19 recovery
Comment: We need sustainable prosperity while reversing the decline of natural resources.
Out of power: Doc boss learns about limitations of electric cars
DOC Director-General Lou Sanson has had a lesson in the limitations of electric vehicles.
Jones: 'Māori sensitivities' around Taranaki track delay progress
The Taranaki crossing project has become more complicated than anticipated, says MP.
DOC scientists get in a flap over World Albatross Day
It's about time then that the wandering albatross got its own day.
Contractor faces threats over poisoned birds in Waitākeres
Contractor began getting threatening calls after its business details were posted online.
$6 million raised to save Northland beach from private investors
Public access to iconic surf beach Elliot Bay has been secured.
'Not all heroes wear capes': Truckie reunited with kiwi he rescued from a stoat
The truckie had rescued Papa the kiwi from the jaws of a stoat in Taranaki last year.
Small tourism businesses ask for DoC fee relief
With no overseas visitors, businesses using DoC land are struggling to come up with funds.
Fewer allowed on Mt Ruapehu slopes this season
North Island skifields opening this year at reduced capacity, RAL expect a loss.
Waikato's Mt Pirongia a key site for More Birds in the Bush efforts
Ship rats compete with birds, bats, lizards and insects for the same food.
Cape Reinga roadblock: Iwi sends out invitations to reopening ceremony
The roadblock to the national tourist attraction has been labelled illegal by several MPs.
Large turtle washes up on North Shore beach
A large black turtle washed up on Takapuna Beach this morning is now at Auckland Zoo.
Watch: Loggerhead Abby stars on World Turtle Day
She's lost a flipper, but the future's still looking bright for Abby.
Dolphins on Piako River stun Waikato locals
About 60 dolphins travelled along the Piako River this morning
Budget 2020: $1.1b put towards saving the environment while creating jobs
The investment will pay dividends for generations by giving nature a helping hand: Sage.
Local Focus: Crowds gone from Tongariro Crossing so now's the time
COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Community work for shooting kererū
'It's just a bloody pigeon,' shooter's mother says. 'I don't care what you call it.'
Man charged over four-day hunt on DoC land during lockdown
Hunting is only allowed on local, private land in level 3.
Kiwi and kea and kākā, oh my!
How to spot a kiwi in the wild (when you're a Kiwi in captivity).