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Turtles have a relaxed reputation, but in reality they're quick-moving and aggressive, and are wreaking havoc on our native wildlife

Predator Free 2050 was hit by a budget blow, and now the 'moonshot' goal is under threat

DOC staff are still cleaning up after more than 550 sites across the North Island were damaged in February, with spots like Cathedral Cove remaining shut over summer.

The famous track has been closed since Cyclone Gabrielle hit in February, causing landslides in the area. Audio

The Department of Conservation is appealing for information after an adult variable oystercatcher, or tōrea pango, was shot dead with an air rifle on Pouawa Beach.