DOC warning operators carrying out illegal tours

Woman took dogs into Tongariro, posed with 'no dogs' sign

"My dogs loved loved it was a good few minutes of joy well worth being a law breaker," the woman wrote in response to a comment on the publicly shared post.

Govt announces foreign visitor charges at popular DOC sites

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka estimated the charges could make up to $62 million a year in revenue, which would be directly reinvested into those same areas.

'I didn't think seabed mining bid would get this far' — dive leader

The Whanganui diver, fisherman and business owner said areas of one of New Zealand’s most important fisheries could be wiped out.

West Auckland walking tracks to reopen after eight-year closure

“Our communities have been patient, and it’s great to be able to share the news that more tracks are on the way," said Auckland Council's Ken Turner.