Discover some of our best short walks. They’re easy to get to and great for families – there’s something for everyone.
High in the windswept mountain tops of the West Coast an endangered caddisfly was found hundreds of kilometres from where it was originally discovered.
H5N1 bird flu (referred to as H5 bird flu) has been detected in New Zealand.
The whitebait fishing season is open. Find out when, where and how to fish for whitebait in New Zealand and the Chatham Islands.
Whether you're an experienced outdoor professional or looking to take your first step into conservation, we encourage you to get involved.
Turn your wild goat hunt – whether it's your first or your fourth, solo or with mates – into meaningful action. Help reduce pressure on New Zealand's landscapes and go in the draw to win.
A lone leopard seal drew attention in Lower Hutt this past weekend, resting on Petone Beach before returning to the sea early Monday morning.
A recently formed community group is helping to supercharge DOC's compliance work at Tasman Bay’s two marine reserves.
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced two new International Visitor Levy (IVL) investments while in the Waikato, today — funding to protect the Whangamarino wetland, and further work to maximise breeding opportunities for the Māhoenui giant wētā at Otorohanga Kiwi House.
The full Tongariro Northern Circuit will operate as a loop this summer, but setbacks in construction of the new Oturere Hut have delayed the hut’s opening until mid-December.