Southland's Hump Ridge gets 'Great Walk' upgrade
The track will receive a $5 million upgrade and be added to the top tier of hikes.
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Hundreds of native fish die in botched transfer
Wellington's Fish and Game manager Phil Teal says none of the rare brown mudfish survived.
Fungus DNA may help kākāpō crisis
An update on the science efforts behind the fight to save critically ill birds.
'Nora's Ark' to protect kauri from dieback threat
More than 75,000 kauri to be planted on dieback-free Māori land beside sacred Takou River.
Damaged 1080 trucked 1000km for disposal in Marton landfill
The 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.
Mako shark washed up on Waihi Beach likely killed by fishermen
Species's taste for fish also commonly consumed by humans puts them in danger.
Native wildlife to benefit from Ruapehu 1080 operation
Aerial 1080 operation around Mount Ruapehu in late July will have conservation benefits.
Oil spill north of Cape Reinga being investigated
Oily seabirds and fishing gear were the first sign something was amiss.
DOC calls in the troops to help clean up West Coast
The Defence Force is going on rubbish duty on the West Coast.
DoC admits 'significant failings' in Cape Kidnappers track promotion
DoC has admitted it was a mistake promoting the Cape Kidnappers track as a hike.
DoC asks for sightings of whale tangled in line
The whale was last spotted at the tip of the South Island, and is likely heading north.
Rat 'tsunami' invading homes, threatening wildlife
Pest control firms rushed off feet with double the usual number of rodent-related calls.
Backyard rat trapping brings back birds
Group aims to have rat traps in a quarter of backyards.
It's not just Titirangi: Rat infestation doubles across NZ
Expert reveals there is a huge explosion in rat numbers in both forests and urban areas.
Cowboy guides: 1 in 4 tourist operators fail DOC compliance
Tourism activities in Westland, Otago, Wakatipu and Fiordland were all checked.
Wilding war: The pest that could swallow a quarter of NZ
Conservationists have swept a plant pest off Rainbow Mountain. But the battle isn't over.
Locals told to lay their own traps in rat-infested village centre
The council says it has limited powers to control the infestation of cat-sized rodents.
Cape Kidnappers beach walk: Where death and taxes potentially await
Editorial: The beach opening is a victory for common sense, right? Not really.
Taranaki pest purge gives hope for NZ's 2050 mission
Taranaki's $47m mission to become pest-free is being watched closely by conservationists.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Laurence Gordon, MNZM
He has no degree, is often critical of DoC, and has learnt on the job ... now he's a MNZM.
Letters: Homeless suffer prejudice
Perhaps it's Palliative Care who need to "take their heads out of the sand".
DoC beefs up security as more staff attacked over 1080
Govt forced to spend millions on security as anti-1080 abuse against DoC staff rises.
Budget: Cash boost to keep DOC rangers safe from threats
Millions to be spent to keep DOC staff safe at a time of rising attacks over 1080 poison.
Hauraki Gulf: How to save our big blue backyard
"When we stop putting ourselves above the environment, we will get change."
Waipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fears
Waipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fears
Jet boat crash: Chopper crew rescue one but second man swept away
A man is missing after a horror jet boat crash on the West Coast.
Peak tourism: 1 million visitors to Aoraki Mt Cook a year
3.9 million Kiwis and 1.8 million foreign tourists visit conservation areas every year.
Big blow to kākāpō breeding programme as five birds die
Kākāpō breeding programme hits troubled times after one adult and four chicks die.
Local Focus: Half way to paradise
The Maraetotara River is reverting back to its former glory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kakapo chick receives pioneering brain surgery
Lump on kakapo chick's head was caused by failure of skull bones to fuse before hatching.
Great Walks tourist fee hike a success: DoC
Bookings by people living in New Zealand had increased from 39 per cent to 52 per cent.
Birdsong returning in South Island valley
Mohua numbers have increased 30 fold in 21 years.
In 2016 Kiwis crowdfunded to buy a beach. Now there's fears for its future
A long-visiting ecologist fears Awaroa Beach's people's paradise is being lost.
Local Focus: 1080 debate rages on
1080 protesters invade the "Whanganui Chronicle" office. Made with funding from NZ on Air.