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High-altitude rescue on Mt Cook
Two helicopters called for climbers caught in rock fall near summit.
Rare penguins recuperating at Wellington Zoo
The penguins are getting the VIP treatment on their road to recovery.
Local Focus: Worm threatens birds
The Ahuriri is being de-wormed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mouse spotted on pest-free island
Efforts are underway to trap a mouse spotted on Tiritiri Matangi Island.
Orca whale stranded at Marlborough beach
An orca whale is stranded at Marfells Beach in Marlborough
DoC slams 'obnoxious' jet-boaters
"Some jet boaters simply do not understand reasonable behaviour in the back-country."
Quake generation seals thriving one year on
The fur seal pups were born in the aftermath of the Kaikoura quake.
DOC says it can't intervene in every sick seal case
An animal welfare group is angry, but DOC says thriving species best left to own devices.
DoC relocates 'nosey' seal from suburban backyard
A seal's sunbathing mission has been cut short in Auckland
Illegal release of deer threat to Taranaki forests ecosystem
The deer released into the North Taranaki area were a risk to the forest's eco-system.
One-legged weka lead to concerns over incorrect traps
One-legged weka have prompted concerns of incorrect and illegal possum trapping.
Climate change action a winner in coalition deal
Climate change action has emerged a winner in just-signed coalition deals.
Injured hunter rescued in Aorangi Forest Park
An injured hunter was rescued in the Aorangi Forest Park in South Wairarapa today.
App for backyard trappers to compare pest kills
The app allows users to tally their pest kills and compare with others in the area.
Big support for Auckland's pest-free mission
Auckland's bold mission to rid itself of pests has been met with a groundswell of support.
Little bird, big appetite - vote for the penguin
The little blue penguin is having the focus put on it for Conservation Week.
How Aucklanders can help 10 endangered species
Auckland is home to many endangered species. Here's how locals can help save 10 of them.
Jellyfish-like creatures invade West Coast beaches
Tens of thousands of jellyfish-like creatures have washed up on Greymouth beaches.
Tongariro's 4-hour parking limit for 19km hike
Hikers who want to park at the start of the crossing will risk clamping after 4 hours.
Bycatch 'key driver' in NZ sea lion decline - study
Scientists say "game-changing" evidence shows the risk of fishing bycatch to NZ sea lions.
Drone-lasers to 'map and zap' pesky weeds
Drone-mounted lasers could be used to "map and zap" weeds causing farmers a $1b headache.
Wheels loosened on DOC cars during 1080 drops
DOC cars have been tampered with, and the finger is being pointed at anti-1080 protestors.
Conservationist Arthur Hinds dies in farm accident
A farmer who helped set up a kiwi protection group has died in a tragic accident.
'Terribly emotional': Leopard seal pup dies
The pup was euthanised by the Department of Conservation today.
Rock collapse shunts Mt Cook hut 9 metres
Fears that spontaneous mountainside collapse would kill hut occupants
Tongariro celebrates 130 years
National treasure: Tongariro celebrates 130 years as a national park
Kea shooting: Nelson man dodges fine
Man who shot and killed a kea damaging his property has been convicted and punished.
Sea lion shot on Otago beach
DoC and the police are appealing for information about how a sea lion was shot on Sunday
Predators kill kiwi in Hunua Ranges
Three of the kiwi introduced into the Hunua Ranges have been killed by predators
Local Focus: Whanganui candidates - seabed mining and DOC
Whanganui candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Giant great shark white unnerves diver
A man diving for crayfish off Whangarei Heads has encountered a huge great white shark.
Woman missing in Waimakariri forest
Missing woman Monique Hickland, 31, has an intellectual disability.