Conservation

Jacinda Ardern has stressed the importance of New Zealand maintaining its strong connection with Antarctica as other countries contest territory in the region.

Ngāi Tahu board member Rob Wilson proposes considering the usefulness of possums for the local economy with an incentive for hunters to help control their numbers.

A Tūhoe kaumātua is warning of further demonstrations after about 200 people gathered to protest the demolition of back country huts in Te Urewera. Audio

It has been decades since the distinctive calls of the cheeky native parrot have been heard in New Plymouth, but the bird is back. Audio

Cruise ships visiting Akaroa Harbour may be responsible for a change in the behaviour of Hector's dolphins in the area, new research suggests.

The prime minister will visit New Zealand's outpost at Scott Base this week as it marks its 65th anniversary.

Environmental protesters have gathered at the remote Denniston Plateau on the West Coast as part of a campaign against mining on conservation land.

A "few" kea die as a result of poison pest control operations but there is a longer term benefit overall to protecting the parrot, DOC says.

Kauri dieback disease is killing our giants of the forest - are we any closer to a cure?

The second mass stranding of pilot whales at the Chatham Islands in less than a week is being described as unbelievable by the mayor.

The Department of Conservation has released its annual visitor insights report which provides a snapshot of visitors to conservation areas and the quality of their experience.