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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.
Demolition of Āniwaniwa Visitor Centre poised to begin
The controversial demolition of the historic Āniwaniwa Visitor Centre, next to Lake Waikaremoana, will begin next week.
Trapped Tramper Speaks Out About Ordeal
Pavlina Pizova, the Czech tramper who survived a month in a Routeburn Track hut after her travelling companion died, is spoke at a press conference today. RNZ's Otago Regional Reporter, Ian Telfer… Audio
Prague reacts to missing climber found
With the BBC's Prague correspondent Rob Cameron. Audio
Woman survives a month on remote track after companion dies
Department of Conservation's Wakatipu operations manager Geoff Owen has praised the actions of a woman stuck on the Routeburn Track for almost a month. RNZ reporter Ian Telfer joins us from… Video, Audio
Routeburn rescue perplexing for an area not too remote
The area where a woman became lost on the Routeburn track is popular with tourists and it's surprising she didn't come across anyone else the month she was there, a guide says. Video, Audio
Public access to Taranaki's Whitecliffs Walkway at risk
A stoush between a Taranaki farmer and the Department of Conservation is threatening public access to one of the region's top walks. Video, Audio
