Date: 07 November 2024
DOC rangers were thrilled to find the first two southern New Zealand dotterel/pukunui chicks of the season on Stewart Island/Rakiura earlier this week.

Date: 13 May 2024
The Department of Conservation is calling for information after the jawbone of dead sperm whale was illegally removed last week.

Date: 01 May 2024
One of New Zealand’s rarest birds has suffered another blow due to ongoing predation by feral cats.

Date: 26 March 2024
Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara near Stewart Island/Rakiura is rodent free once more, DOC announced today.

Date: 22 February 2024
A lone rat has been found dead in a trap on Ulva Island Te Wharawhara, Rakiura triggering an incursion response.