Risky and closed but 'thousands' still walking to Cathedral Cove
DoC has removed staff from the site because of public abuse.
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Watch: Mass stranding - desperate attempt to save whales at Hawke’s Bay beach
Locals flocked to a beach in Mahia to try to save the stranded pilot whales.
Booming sea lion population has surfers, golfers, motorists on high alert
Pregnant sea lions are moving further inland than usual to give birth.
Video of man holding struggling gull by neck prompts call for 'punishment'
'I'll break your neck,' the man says in the video as others can be heard laughing.
Not 'a turkey': Tanker driver helps kākāpō dodge death
Motorist who saved a kākāpō from a Waikato highway initially thought it was a turkey.
Government asked to fund new 3000ha protected bird area
Zealandia founder Jim Lynch described the proposal as a 'super sanctuary'.
'Doubled' capacity: Inside the new home of NZ's largest kiwi hatchery
The first kiwi chick has already been born at the new facility.
'Destructive': Napier bird colony threatened by vandals
Residents are being asked to report incidents to an emergency hotline.
'Fish can't scream': Pregnant shark dragged to shore, cut open while still alive
Graphic video shows the shark being cut open and her live babies spilling out.
Make tracks! Busiest walking trails this summer revealed
Which trails are expecting the most footfall this Summer?
Don't share chips with gulls this summer, urges DoC
Sharing a hot chip with a gull might feel kind, but you're not helping them, says DoC.
Tūtira re-opens in time for Christmas - and the lake's good for a dip, too
After months of uncertainty, one of Hawke's Bay's most treasured assets is open.
'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea Station
New owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.
Kiwi makes unlikely bedfellow in Bay of Islands
The iconic bird made itself at home in Northland.
Public feedback sought on bid to operate Tūroa skifield
The Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa's application.
‘Totally inappropriate’: $5100 of public money spent on retirement gifts for DoC boss
Sanson said he 'played no part' in approving or organising the gifts.
Bush sting: DOC rangers set up hidden camera after native bush cut down
Rangers are asking for help identifying a man caught peeking at the cameras.
High Court condemns destruction of Te Urewera huts
A total of 29 huts were burned down at the direction of Te Uru Taumatua.
No room in the inn? Experts offer last-minute campsite tips
You may not get your pick of pitches but here’s how to find somewhere to stay.
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.
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.