The Devil beckons with craters and lava flows
Two of Taupō's walking groups enjoy contrasting trips.
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Tiny bat rescued from a goldfish pond, ready to return to the wild after rehab
The native bat is being released back into the wild on March 12.
Tiny bat rescued from a goldfish pond, rehabilitated and given flying lessons
The native bat is expected to make a full recovery.
Community leaders cautiously optimistic over Cathedral Cove access track
Cathedral Cove campaigners cautious over first steps to restoration
Wairere Falls walking track closed until May
The popular walking track will close during the week.
Pig and deer focus of DoC hunting competition
The annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.
Cathedral Cove walking tracks to reopen before next summer
DoC announced the first steps needed to restore walking access.
And then there were four: Another kākāpō removed from sanctuary
More than half the kākāpō in the mainland sanctuary trial have now been sent home.
Visiting the oldest tree in the forest
Walkers share highlights from one of the many treks on offer in the central North Island.
Celtic cross discovered on ancient Kaimanawa wall near Lake Taupō
An amateur historian scraped off moss to discover a carved symbol.
The small but mighty battle it out in NZ Bug of the Year
Contestants need a hard outer shell to make it in this competition.
More kākāpō exiled from Waikato sanctuary
The birds arrived at Sanctuary Mountain in July and September last year.
DoC wants a track to Cathedral Cove but no guarantees
A solution that is not resilient to climate change is not an option, DoC says.
Hundreds of protected birds take up residence in small North Island town
There are mixed feelings over the arrival of the 200-strong colony.
Risky and closed but 'thousands' still walking to Cathedral Cove
DoC has removed staff from the site because of public abuse.
Not 'a turkey': Tanker driver helps kākāpō dodge death
Motorist who saved a kākāpō from a Waikato highway initially thought it was a turkey.
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.
Public feedback sought on bid to operate Tūroa skifield
The Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa's application.
Kākāpō sent to live on an island after 'parachute' escape attempts
Three birds have been sent back to a southern island after escape attempts.
Coromandel camping sites full for summer
Some DoC campsites will operate at reduced capacity this summer.
Bowhunters swap forest for the river in the name of biosecurity
During the 33rd World Koi Classic competition, the society shot more than 4 tonnes of koi.
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.
Iwi lifts rāhui at Cathedral Cove, walking tracks remain closed
Visitors are urged to see the tourist destination from the sea.
Special delivery: Six more kākāpō make landfall in Waikato
A sextet has joined Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga at Sanctuary Mountain.
'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.
Chilly bin-sized rocks fall at famous landmark as visitors ignore warnings
Tracks to the famous landmark had closed and would remain closed over summer.
The smart science helping pull kākāpō back from the brink
Scientists gene-map most of NZ's kākāpō to create the richest dataset of its kind.
'Masters of camouflage' settle into new surroundings
Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga stake their spots after exploring mountain home.
Ministers apologise for ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi over Ruapehu skifields
Documents have been released under the Official Information Act.
Missing woman found dead after three-day search
Jude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga on August 12.
Drones being used in search for missing fisherman in Raglan
The fisherman went missing four days ago.
New feathered residents carry message of hope
Four kākāpō are now living at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato.