Flood devastation: World-famous Routeburn, Milford tracks closed for weeks
Thousands of people will be affected by the closures of the world-famous hikes.
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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.
Best of 2019: Baby great white shark smallest recorded in NZ
Baby great white shark a rare find on Northland's 90 Mile Beach delights shark experts.
Claims shark dragged, kicked, left to die on Orewa Beach
Witnesses say great white shark was deliberately caught and brought on to beach to die.
Great white shark washes up on Auckland beach
It comes after Orewa beach was closed on Monday following a sighting of two large sharks.
Best of 2019: Beached monster manta ray stuns scientists
Scientists have travelled to the Far North after the sea surrendered a 4.3m manta ray..
Pod of pilot whales spotted, locals asked to report sightings
The pod was last spotted close to shore off Marsden Point yesterday.
Fireworks display dropped to protect seabirds
Video from Oamaru event in June showed protected birds were disturbed.
Injured orca freed from crayfish line
Orca tangled in crayfish line has been freed after four days.
DoC calls for patience around Cape Kidnappers track opening
Gannet Beach Adventures owner Colin Lindsay is frustrated by the delay.
'Not nice birds': Owner regrets allowing weka onto his island
Owner wishes he'd let kiwi be released on his land 23 years ago, instead of weka.
Hapu irate at breaches of rāhui at Mermaid Pools
Hāpu to seek police help in enforcing a rāhui over the Mermaid Pools.
Dotterel chicks in uphill battle
Beachgoers, dog owners being urged to take care around dotterel chicks at city beaches.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe denied parole
The Parole Board found the inmate's release plan to be lacking in detail.
Baby dolphin died 'horrible death' entangled in discarded fishing braid
A discarded fishing braid sliced through the calf's flesh.
Editorial: Right to protest is no license to threaten or abuse
Editorial: Conservation staff should not have to tolerate threats from 1080 opponents.
'She's on my hit list' - DoC staff threatened, abused, over 1080
Pictures and personal details of DoC staff are being shared online among 1080 opponents.
White Island eruption: Was tragedy a management failure?
Monday's tragedy has prompted wider questions around how NZ's volcanic risks are managed.
Why were tourists allowed to visit White Island?
Visiting an active volcano involves risk.