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Traps targeted by vandals
Vandals are targeting and destroying ferret traps in Tongariro Forest, putting vulnerable kiwi at risk.
Battle of the pests
More than 250 hectares of weed control has been carried out and 91 deer removed from Tongariro National Park since fires destroyed thousands of hectares of alpine ecosystems late last year.
Anglers warned after whio death
An injured and malnourished whio/blue duck has been euthanised after being discovered with a fishing hook in its foot and line wrapped around its wings.
No point ducking for cover
The Department of Conservation is going to new heights to check on the Whio (Blue Duck) population in the Tongariro area.
Rangers are using thermal drones to find threatened whio .
DOC has been doing surveys for deer over the past couple of years, using drones equipped with thermal and standard camera equipment.
Working with the trees
Tama Blackburn sees himself as a weaver, bringing together the many strands of passion and care for the Pureora Forest Park and surrounding areas, to produce something everyone is proud of.
Tama, 41, is DOC’s Project Co-Lead for Pureora, a relatively new role in the department’s Maniapoto team.
Sika move could boost tourism
The new Herd of Special Interest status of the Kaimanawa and Kaweka sika deer population could have positive effects on local tourism, Destination Great Lake Taupō says.
Crossing the river
A new suspension bridge over the Tongariro River is taking shape with almost 70 tonnes of concrete poured and towers set to be erected.
Food for thought on conservation
The Sika deer population in the Kaweka and Kaimanawa Forest Parks is to be managed differently to the wider conservation estate.
Minister wades in to help
Taupō District’s trout bag limits will increase for the new fishing season.
A blast from the past
Two events are being held to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1995-96 Ruapehu eruptions.
Chasing rainbows
Years of dedication to the pursuit of trophy trout underpin this year’s overall winner in the Taupō fishery photography competition.
Taming the Kaimanawa
As the morning fog cleared to reveal stunning views of rolling hills and geothermal steam rising skywards, Kelly Wilson and her trainers got to work.
Eyes on the action
People living in New Zealand’s volcanic hot spots can rest a lot easier thanks to a lifetime of work by volcanologist Brad Scott.
Coroner rules on climbing death
A first-time mountaineer had a deadly fall on Mt Ruapehu, after her group pressed on in dangerous conditions that nobody questioned, a coroner has found.
I am woman, hear me roar
More young women are feeling the call of the wild and this has been reflected in the results of this year’s annual Pureora Hunting Competition.
Guarantee a cosy stay
Trampers can now book their spot at Waihohonu and Mangatepopo huts in Tongariro National Park.
Reining in the wild horses
The latest muster of wild Kaimanawa horses has taken place, with 58 rehomed and 100 mares given contraceptive treatment.
Tūrangi’s ‘Harbour bridge’ to be replaced
Work is set to begin on a replacement for the Major Jones swing bridge over the Tongariro River in Tūrangi.
Call of the wild is strong
Thousands of hunters are heading for the hills in the central North Island over Easter weekend.
Positives sprout from burnt national park
Some good news is sprouting from the fire-damaged Tongariro National Park with ecologists discovering an abundance of a threatened plant species.
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