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Cape Kidnappers beach walk could be closed permanently
Geologist's report finds reopening the beach now would risk more people being hurt.
DOC report labelled Cape Kidnappers an 'unacceptable risk' of rock fall 10 years before slip
An investigation analysing DOC's processes has been put in place after the slip.
Native trees 'dying from lack of water' while irrigator sprays road, Forest and Bird says
Owner of the farm says he is devastated by the incident in which the water was wasted.
More Hector's dolphin deaths prompts call for trawling ban
Three more endangered Hector's dolphins die in trawl nets, angering environmentalists.
Teen injured clearing weeds on remote island
Injured teenager part of team clearing weeds from offshore island.
The day Russia 'invaded' city - and Aucklanders panicked
Fears the enemy Russians were coming to New Zealand spurred fake news and forts.
Stoats not responsible for duck deaths
Stoats not responsible for deaths of pāteke/brown teal ducks on Aotea/Great Barrier Island
Hospital help for rare kākāpō
Five of our rarest birds are being raised at the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital.
What the? Experts baffled by mysterious NZ 'creature'
Many baffled after a woman discovered alien-like looking creatures on her kitchen floor.
Release of birds lifts hope
Just 250 of this rare shore bird endemic to New Zealand still remain.
Conservation Comment: Dispelling robin rumours
When is a robin not a black robin? When it lives in Bushy Park.
Dog kills little blue penguin on Mahia Peninsula
"On land they are very vulnerable and have no defence against a dog's bite."
Bumper crop hopes for kakapo breeding season
Conservationists are hoping this breeding season will bring a record population boost.
Stranded orca refloated following frantic rescue
A group of fishing buddies armed with buckets were first to help.
Culture of killing pests foster other abuse
COMMENT: No animal deserves to die a painful death, even those we call pests.
Blinded by the light: Cruise ships told to give birds a break
Birds are attracted to bright lights on ships and can injure themselves if they land.
'This has been a big fear of ours': Tourism operator speaks out after cliff collapse
Tour company nearly caught as slip barrelled into the sea say DOC ignored its warnings.
Bikes and beds in iwi plans for Motutapu
Auckland iwi Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki calls it a "true Treaty partnership" with DoC.
Stoat sleuthing on Great Barrier Island reveals nothing suspicious
The hunt for two stoats on Great Barrier Island is to be scaled back.
Petrel once-extinct in Hawke's Bay is back
"Wouldn't it be amazing if we found eggs soon?"
Bid to extend public access to Rangitoto baches
Conservation group wants to restore two baches and use building for wedding functions.
Kiwi House husbandry officer goes a step further
Traps have been carefully located on the property's perimeter adjoining Pukenui Forest.
Buddhist animal release practice: Saving lives or ecological disaster?
Department of Conservation says releasing animals could have unintentional impacts.
Mystery over abusive note on anti-1080 letter to DoC
Tensions between DoC and those opposed to the use of 1080 were high at the time.
Elephant seal departs Whakatāne for deeper water
Momoa the elephant seal has not been seen for a week.
DOC confirms decapitation of pup fur seals not caused by humans
The pups' injuries were likely caused by another seal, a post mortem has determined.
App warns workers about lightning strikes
App users will get an alert if lightning is expected to hit near them.
Pests, pork or pets? It's pig politics on Great Barrier
Pigs' extensive presence on the island is dividing residents.
A Kiwi helping kiwi: Wendy Sporle honoured for conservation work
A lifetime of work has seen kiwi conservationist Wendy Splore honoured.
UN complaint: Aussie says high hut fees violate human rights
Aussie complains to UN because foreigners pay more than Kiwis for tramping huts.
Elephant seal draws Whakatāne crowds
An elephant seal has been spotted at different Eastern Bay beaches this week.
Six fur seal pups found decapitated
Death of six headless seals "cruel and senseless", DOC says
Rare sighting of elephant seal in Auckland
A large female elephant seal has been spotted in various places around Auckland's coast.