Department Of Conservation
Cape Kidnappers landslide: DOC hits back at criticism
The Department of Conservation has hit back at criticism it downplayed the risks at a Hawke's Bay beach where two people were injured in a massive landslide this week.
Critter of the Week Isaria sinclairii aka ‘vegetable cicada’
We kick off Critter of the Week 2019 with a Zombie-like cicada killing fungus. Audio
Couple stuck in Mt Cook National Park rescued
The couple, aged in their 60s, have been rescued after facing severe exhaustion and bad weather on Ball Pass, high in the Southern Alps.
'Mega mast' prompts biggest ever DOC 1080 drops
Forest and Bird is calling on the Department of Conservation to ramp up its responses to what's being called a mega mast, which could unleash a plague of predators on threatened native species.
1080 poison drop declared 'outstanding success'
The poison drop in Northland's Russell State Forest all but wiped out rats and dropped possum numbers by 80 per cent, according to DOC.
Visiting New Zealand the 'Kiwi way'
A new tourist campaign is asking people to experience Aotearoa the "Kiwi way" to encourage responsible travelling. Video
Man accused of blackmailing DOC over 1080 programme named
A Taranaki man accused of blackmailing DOC in an attempt to end its 1080 pest contol programme has lost a bid to keep his name secret.
DOC: Jo Morgan did all the right things
Department of Conservation head Lou Sanson was at Mount Cook when the alert sounded for the fatal avalanche on Mount Hicks. He told Lisa Owen how he spent the morning comforting sole survivor Jo… Video, Audio
Wanaka helicopter crash a huge loss for DOC - Eugenie Sage
The helicopter that crashed on Thursday in Wanaka was carrying two Department of Conservation staff members on a tahr control operation. Both DOC workers and the pilot Nick Wallis died when the leased… Audio
'A sad day for Wanaka' - three killed in helicopter crash
Crash investigators are expected to arrive at the scene of a fatal helicopter crash near Wanaka Airport early on Friday morning. Three people are dead, including two Department of Conservation staff… Audio
Up the creek and off the grid: putting the power back into West Coast farming
Graham Berry has a dairy farm just south of Franz Josef. The born-and-bred West Coaster borrows water from a creek on DOC land to drive a 55-kiloWatt, hydro-electric scheme. Audio, Gallery
Up the creek and off the grid: putting the power back into West Coast farming
Graham Berry has a dairy farm just south of Franz Josef. The born-and-bred West Coaster borrows water from a creek on DOC land to drive a 55-kiloWatt, hydro-electric scheme.
Audio1080 campaign turns toxic
Experts insist 1080 is by far the best option to save native species and that science backs them up. How can the media report responsibly on opponents’ noisy protests, social media growth and… Video, Audio
1080 campaign turns toxic
Experts insist 1080 is by far the best option to save native species and that science backs them up. How can the media report responsibly on opponents’ noisy protests, social media growth and…
Video, AudioForest & Bird responds to anti-1080 campaigners
Expert advice given to parliament's speaker Trevor Mallard shows dead native birds placed on Parliament's steps during a 1080 protest may have been bludgeoned to death. Mr Mallard has complained to… Audio
Thousands of protected species seized at NZ border
From shells and corals to elephant feet, primate skulls and chopped up seahorses, more than 9000 protected species were seized at the New Zealand border in 2017 - a 300 percent increase since 2011… Audio
Whale euthanised on Northland beach after rescue attempts fail
The humpback whale that has been stranded on a Northland beach since Sunday has been euthanised. Video, Audio
DOC Great Walks tourist fee gets Human Rights complaint
The Department of Conservation has been accused of unlawful discrimination by charging foreign tourists higher fees on the Great Walks. A complaint from Australia has now been lodged with the Human… Audio
70 feral goats shot on Banks Peninsula in DoC trial
Farmers are hoping a trial to rid part of the Banks Peninsula of feral goats will finally get rid of the pest. Logan Church put on his hiking boots and went to Banks Peninsula to see what is being… Video, Audio
DOC withheld official info on security firm's demands
The Department of Conservation withheld official information after demands from security firm Thompson and Clark, internal emails show. Audio
