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Cathedral Cove to reopen in summer after $5m 'short term' fix
The Conservation Minister announced the Government funding boost on Wednesday.
Rotokura Reserve walk had 'precious' experience in store for local walkers
The reserve is in the Tongariro National Park.
Poor work blamed for Cape Rēinga slip, while climate change floods track
Fill which was poorly placed, then paved over, contributed to the slip in May 2023.
Teachers go outdoors for enlightenment
DoC and Waikato Regional Council staff develop programme for teachers.
Watch: Seal vs eel caught on a reel
The moment 'really brightened everyone’s day' - apart from the eel's.
Cathedral Cove feedback closes this week
DoC is still calling for feedback on the closed Cathedral Cove.
Search for new clubrooms a waiting game for Coromandel boaties
The Mercury Bay Boating Club is still awaiting a decision on its new location.
Is this New Zealand’s next Great Walk?
The track sees more visitors in one week than some Great Walks see all year.
Opinion: The risks and rewards of charging foreign tourists more to visit NZ
OPINION: Do we want to focus on attracting high-spending tourists?
Quad bike raced on beach ‘a real concern’ for DoC
DoC says no to doughnuts near nesting sites.
Dramatic change: Photos of much-loved but unsafe waterfall shows huge height difference
The area is unsafe due to big damage, slips and tree falls.
'Instagram-worthy vistas': Tongariro Crossing one of world’s busiest hikes
A new ranking shows the popular walk is up with the world's big guns.
Tairāwhiti birders make significant contribution to NZ Bird Atlas project
The project reveals bird distribution changes and informs future conservation efforts.
Wildlife, community, arts and music stalwarts honoured in the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
King's Birthday Honours from around Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.
Paekākāriki man honoured for six decades of wildlife conservation work
Dr Murray Williams says he enjoys motivating others to get involved in conservation.
Didymo Dave gets King's Birthday Honours nod
Didymo Dave is a Taupō icon; now, he's been recognised by King Charles.
King’s Birthday Honours 2024: Seven Northlanders recognised for their work
Our reporters caught up with the recipients.
Kākāpō escapees continue to be trailblazers
The former Waikato residents have been relocated to Coal Island in Fiordland.
DoC has 'lost patience' with IT vendor as Great Walks site crashes again
Website stumbles after 40 per cent of Milford bookings come from overseas tourists.
Nature reserve helps threatened plant species
The plant was described as 'a larder for our ecosystem'.
Community gives input on Cathedral Cove reopening options
DoC hosted a drop-in sessions in Hahei and Whitianga last weekend.
Will the Great Walks booking system fall over again?
DoC provides assurances that last year's issues will not be repeated.
What’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on tourists
Country out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.
Watch: Auckland man fined $600 for attempting to body slam orca
'The video left us genuinely stunned.'
Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species
Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.
Cathedral Cove walking access options open for public scrutiny
DoC is asking for more feedback on Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove walking access options.
Slips and broken bridges continue to keep eastern Te Paki tracks closed
Ngāti Kuri is mulling over alternatives to the extensively damaged waterfront walkways.
International rugby player who harmed endangered birds loses appeal
He drove a power boat at speed into a flock of endangered birds.
Low flying military aircraft head to isolated Coromandel beach
Low flying military aircraft expected over isolated Coromandel beach.
Whalebone theft from Southland beach upsets iwi
Whale bone is taonga and was taken before appropriate protocols and tikanga were observed.
Minister encourages te reo use 'everywhere and anywhere', despite Govt position
Documents released to the Herald reveal his preferences for email greetings and signoffs.
The Northland island with too many kiwi
The residents of an island in Northland are grappling with an unusual problem.
'Positive conversations': Negotiations needed to allow kilometres of Matariki beach fires to return
60km of cyclone driftwood fires lit up the coast. Will it be a one-off or a tradition?