Conservation
Four kākāpō move to new home off Fiordland
The Department of Conservation says it may open the door to more breeding sites in the future.
Wilding pine work 'at risk' as funds dwindle
A Southland pest control group fears 18 years of work could be in jeopardy amid difficult conditions.
"Nature's itching to put the bush back"
From a block of gorse-infected scrubland on Banks Peninsula, renowned botanist Hugh Wilson has spent half a lifetime growing Hinewai Reserve into a 1600-hectare paradise of regenerated native forest… Audio
Environment Southland 'stoked' after no mice found on Stewart Island Rakiura
Environment Southland are stoked to have found no mice on Stewart Island Rakiura but in their search it's captured almost 30 rats. Environment Southland biosecurity and biodiversity operations manager… Audio
DoC's Tom Barker on conserving West Coast heritage sites
DOC's Tom Barker is an archaelogist by trade and looks after a whole lot of the South Island on our behalf - he talked with Nathan Rarere about his dream job. Audio
Fernhill - From DOC to dairy on the family farm
Fifth generation dairy farmer Jason Christensen took a break from the family farm to try life as a DOC ranger. His experience in the world of conservation, evident on the Mt Bruce farm in the… Audio
Relocated petrel chicks thriving in the Chathams
A group of Chatham petrel chicks have been relocated in the Chathams under the watchful eye of DOC ranger Jemma Welch. Audio
Here Now - Bird Recue
Tucked away in west Auckland, a bird rescue centre has been attracting people with experience from around the world keen to help rescue injured NZ avians. Audio
Success for giant wētā breeding programme at new lab
The critically-threatened Mahoenui giant wētā has been bred in captivity for the first time in decades - at a new centre especially set up for the task.
"Only the best for our birds" - rescue centre's credo
Tucked away in west Auckland, a bird rescue centre has been attracting people with experience from around the world keen to help rescue injured NZ avians. Video, Audio
A Northland island has a very unusual problem...too many kiwi
Residents on Moturoa, in Ipipiri, have been forced to relocate the reclusive birds after their population swelled into the hundreds.
Rakiura / Stewart Island on course to tackle predator hit list target
Predator Free Rakiura will become the world's largest predator eradication project for an inhabited island if successful.
Dogs kill four little blue penguins in capital in a month
An advocate is calling for more signage for dog owners to avoid any more "devastating" attacks.
Stoat sighted in Miramar, systems working as planned - conservationist
While re-invasion is a constant threat, Predator Free Wellington says the good news is there's no risk of breeding.
James Shaw's advice for the Green Party
Former Greens Co-Leader James Shaw on why the party should consider working with National in future, why he's been called a "tree Tory", and what he's got planned after politics. Video, Audio
'Really amazing': Endangered bats heard in Wellington region for first time in years
The animals are the rarest mammals in New Zealand and were feared to be extinct in the lower North Island. Audio
Dog training needed to help keep kiwi safe says conservation group
An increasing number of kiwi are being found in suburban areas, Save the Kiwi says.
Action needed now to save Southern NZ Dotterel
The Southern NZ Dotterel is heading toward extinction - former Minister of Conservation Denis Marshall joined First Up to advocate on their behalf Audio
Hidden mouse population could be devastating for Rakiura-Stewart Island
Images of small rodents were captured on Rakiura-Stewart Island during a routine surveillance operation last year.
Department of Conservation weighs up Cathedral Cove options
For walking access to the beach, three options were under consideration.