TVNZ’s Endangered Species Aotearoa with Forest & Bird airs every Monday from 3 March at 7.30 pm on TVNZ1. Watch DOC rangers and scientists share what makes New Zealand’s endangered species special.
Nearly half of the world’s dolphins and whales spend time in New Zealand waters. Here are some identification tricks to keep up your sleeve, if you’re fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of one.
DOC considers the impact of Fast-track projects on public conservation land, waters and wildlife.
DOC has received the Mt Messenger Wildlife Act Authority High Court decision.
We need your help to grow funding for nature. By donating to these DOC nature projects you can help protect endangered species and habitats.
The 2025 Pureora Hunting Competition is a free annual competition for wild deer taken from the Pureora Forest Park during the competition period. It's open until 27 April.
Prompt improvements to the Wildlife Act will ensure infrastructure developments and important conservation work can continue supporting our growing economy while protecting our precious wildlife, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says.
Two geckos living on a predator free island off the North Canterbury coast are thought to be the oldest in the world at around 60 and 64 years.
Good homes are urgently needed for more than 250 Kaimanawa horses due to be mustered from the Waiouru Military Training area in late April 2025.
New research offers invaluable insights into the challenges faced in protecting local bottlenose dolphins in Te Pēwhairangi/Bay of Islands.