Shine Falls closed but nearby Bell Rock open for summer
While one Hawke's Bay door closes - another opens for those wanting a scenic walk.
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Assaults, abductions and abandonments: On the front line at NZ's largest wild bird hospital
"He was absolutely beautiful. We all loved him. He died after three or four nights.”
Kākāpō sent to live on an island after 'parachute' escape attempts
Three birds have been sent back to a southern island after escape attempts.
Plan seeks to convert boat ramp to pedestrian access only
Boat ramp has "specific issues" associated with it.
'Years in illegal captivity': Lizard enthusiast fined for keeping 60 reptiles
Richard Brosnan's creatures were confiscated as he did not have a permit to keep them.
Coromandel camping sites full for summer
Some DoC campsites will operate at reduced capacity this summer.
Editorial: Rigged election ruffled some feathers, but still an excellent outcome
OPINION: Our editorial on John Oliver's campaign hijack and its helpful publicity.
Wellington cycleway developers warned after deaths of little blue penguins
DoC has issued a formal warning over deaths amid Wellington-Petone cycleway work.
'Magnificent animal' - Effort to bury sperm whale that died on Christchurch beach
The whale stranded on a sandbar at South New Brighton Beach last night.
Weasel trapped inside Zealandia wildlife sanctuary
Rare taonga species at Zealandia had not adapted to deal with introduced predators.
How to ensure you leave no trace this sunny season
These principles should guide your adventures through the outdoors this season.
Kiwi chicks produced by the hundreds at Taupō sanctuary
Gallagher Kiwi Burrow at Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary is celebrating a big milestone.
Coromandel campsites reopen but reduced numbers in some popular areas
Campsites at Fletcher Bay, Port Jackson, Stony Bay, Fantail Bay and Waikawau Bay are open.
Rogue kākāpō could have been on the run for more than a week
A critically endangered parrot has survived up to 10 days outside the wire.
Group files judicial review over DoC decision allowing for deaths during Mt Messenger project
DoC has allowed for 46 species, including kiwi, to be killed as part of the project.
Caution advised after sperm whales die after stranding on Ninety Mile Beach
Public asked to maintain caution while using Ninety Mile Beach after whale stranding.
National, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First environment policies compared
Where do parties stand on freshwater and conservation? We compare the policies.
Iwi lifts rāhui at Cathedral Cove, walking tracks remain closed
Visitors are urged to see the tourist destination from the sea.
Labour lays down Budget challenge to National
Labour has produced its own version of National's fiscal plan.
Geese and wallaby woes: What Rotorua candidates think of Predator Free 2050
Candidates were asked what their parties would do to control pests.
DoC delays new Great Walk by further 12 months
Storms, supply issues have hampered the Hump Ridge track's inclusion.
Hopes for speedy recovery for turtle missing flipper
A rare black sea turtle with only three flippers has washed up on a Northland beach.
New Zealand's 48 most in-demand DoC huts for summer
All we want for Christmas is a space in these top DoC huts.
Milford tourists willing to pay $110 access fee, says MOP
The access fees would only apply to international guests.
70-year-old Wildlife Act to be replaced, calls for politics to be put aside
The current Wildlife Act is 70 years old and outdated, the DoC says.
Work of conservationists Robert and Robyn Webb immortalised in bronze
A memorable moment for conservation as a new sculpture honours conservationist duo.
Special delivery: Six more kākāpō make landfall in Waikato
A sextet has joined Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga at Sanctuary Mountain.
Chateau Tongariro’s tangled web of cost traps taxpayers
What, we must ask ourselves, is the grande dame worth?
Great Walk number 12: North Canterbury gets vote of confidence
A new Great Walk is one of the proposals from the campaign trail.
'Barbaric': Shark dragged behind car, head worn as trophy
A group dragged a shark along a beach behind a 4WD, one person riding the carcass.
Watch: Pest Patrol – dogs enlisted for pest-free Banks Peninsula success
Pest Free Banks Peninsula wants to eradicate all animal pests by 2050.
‘Upsetting and horrific’: Young sea lion shot and killed
DoC investigating attack on female sea lion in "nationally vulnerable" population.
'Retired weed-buster' who poisoned 50 trees at heritage site to cost DoC dearly
The poisoning came to light when a man was seen in the reserve drilling holes in trees.
'Doubt they would have survived the night': Men rescued from Mt Ngāuruhoe by chopper
The pair were wearing street shoes, jeans, cotton T-shirts and sweatshirts.