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Albatross webcam clicks soaring
After making its debut last year a webcam at an Otago albatross colony is a global hit. Audio, Gallery
DOC increases hut, campsite fees for NZ's Great Walks
New Zealand's nine Great Walks have become increasingly popular, but if you want to stay overnight they've just become more expensive too. DoC's Gavin Walker explains why hut fees are going up. Audio
DoC puts up barriers around uncovered 150-yr old whale bones
The Department of Conservation is putting up barriers to deter thieves from helping themselves to a stash of whale bones that have just been uncovered after 150 years. Video, Audio
Kermadecs remain important NZ scientific outpost
Dozens of staff from New Zealand's Department of Conservation, MetService and GNS Science agencies are conducting work in the Kermadecs. Audio
Bumper year for sea lions after 2 decades of decline
Ian Telfer is on Enderby Island, south of Bluff, where efforts to increase the sea lion population appear to be working. Audio
Rabbits and possums: the good, the bad & the ugly
Lloyd Esler of Invercargill has dug deep in the archives to tell of the story of the role rabbits and possums once played in New Zealand's early economy and how that all changed. Audio, Gallery
Govt considers different fees for overseas and local trampers
As tourist numbers climb, officials are looking at different fees for international and domestic visitors as a way to fund back-country infrastructure.
Campfires a 'huge problem' for DOC, ranger says
The problem of people flouting fire bans in conservation land is getting worse, says a Department of Conservation ranger.
Critter of the Week: the Puriri Moth
Of the more than 1500 different moths in New Zealand, the biggest and most spectacular is the Puriri or ghost moth of the North Island. Its pale velvety green markings give it a very ghost-like… Audio
Embracing nature on the alternate route to Christchurch
The Department of Conservation wants Christmas holiday travellers to take their time and enjoy the sights on the alternate route between Picton and Christchurch. Video, Audio
Ngāti Maru signals interest in DOC land
A Taranaki iwi has signalled its interest in thousands of hectares of Department of Conservation land at a Treaty settlement hui at Te Upoko o te Whenua marae.
Fee for great walks
Is it time to start charging a fee for doing New Zealand's great walks. Audio
1080 protesters threatened staff, damaged property - DOC
Protesters have threatened DOC staff and damaged property over 1080 use, the department says. Audio
Complaints of threats against DOC staff over 1080
Complaints to police of threats to DOC workers on the West Coast are being blown out of proportion, an anti-1080 campaigner says.
DoC to appeal over Ruataniwha Dam
The lawyer for Forest & Bird says it is increasingly in opposition to the Department of Conservation, as the department decides to appeal over the Ruatanihwa dam to the Supreme Court. Audio
Concern over timing of West Coast 1080 drop
DOC and health officials have moved to reassure the public that 1080 poison drops on the West Coast are being done safely and are within the rules. Video
Critter of the Week: the forest ringlet butterfly
Our Critter of the Week is the forest ringlet butterfly Audio
National Park Superintendent Tammy Duchesne
A senior figure in the US National Parks service is visiting this week to exchange ideas with iwi and DOC officials about the environmental issues facing parks around the world. Superintendent Tammy… Audio
Conservation in the Anthropocene Age
Opinion - Modern humans have created a global sedimentary layer of radioactive dust, plastics, soot and concrete that will last for millions of years. Welcome to the Anthropocene Age.
DOC sets sights on illegal hunters
Conservation officials are warning of a crackdown on illegal hunters, especially those hunting after dark on public land, as the spring season gets under way.