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<i>Al Morrison:</i> Conservation makes good business sense
DoC Director-General Al Morrison weighs in the debate surrounding the controversial Cathedral Cove refreshments stall.
Outdoors safety code aims to cut tragedies
Incidents of tourists hiking in rugged terrain in Jandals and running out of food while out camping have led to the development of a NZ outdoors code.
Moko a summer crowd pleaser
No one knows why Moko the dolphin prefers humans to his own kind, but everyone in Gisborne - both locals and visitors alike - are delighted he does.
Didymo Dave aims to beat the rock snot
Dave Cade is pushing hard to keep didymo - or rock snot - out of Taupo waterways.
'Nothing but positive feedback' for Cathedral Cove stall
The owner of a seaside stall that locals accuse of spoiling pristine Cathedral Cove says tourists are relieved to see him at the end of a long, hot walk.
Anger as icecream stall opens in 'paradise'
Residents and holidaymakers are appalled by a DoC-approved icecream stall operating at Coromandel's Cathedral Cove.
Over 100 whales die in strandings - DOC
More than 120 whales died over 48 hours in two separate beachings, the Department of Conservation says.