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Detector Gadget gets a special ferry ride to the vet!
Detector dog Gadget was on duty on Rakiura Stewart island when she slipped and broke her leg. Thankfully a special ferry service came to her rescue. Gadget's handler Sandy King talks to Jesse about… Audio
DoC report cites bad behaviour by kiwis in the backcountry
A report from the Department of Conservation finds Kiwis are visiting conservation areas in droves, but behaving badly in our own back yard. The 2020/21 Visitor Insights report finds visitors are… Audio
Waitaki River island gets much needed makeover
It's taken years for a team of dedicated Kurow locals to transform an island in the braids of the river from a messy landfill into a recreational and ecological park. Audio
Search for baby orca's family - latest details
There have been more reported sightings of orca pods around Wellington today as the search goes on for baby Toa's family.
Crews have been scouring from the sea and the air for a fourth day. Toa… Video, Audio
The Musical Chair: Rob McCallum
Last month, New Zealander Rob McCallum became the deepest diving Kiwi ever after achieving a preliminary depth of 10,925 metres (35,843 ft) at the bottom of the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trump… Audio
Critter of the Week: Alpine Shield Bug
This week's critter is one you don't want to pick up! The alpine shield bug is flightless, consumes pre-digested plant material and produces a nasty aroma when touched. Audio
Feedback on DOC
Kathryn shares listener feedback on calls for a change of approach at the Department of Conservation. Audio
Calls for DOC to refocus on backyard recreation
A backcountry expert is calling for a fundamental rethink at the Department of Conservation - away from a focus overseas visitors, towards better serving growing numbers of New Zealanders getting into… Audio
Mystery of 'monstrous' cats reignited in South Island
For more than 50 years the presence of wild puma-like cats in the South Island has been a keenly debated topic. Two sightings of "monstrous" cats earlier this month in North Canterbury have again… Audio
Critter of the Week North Auckland Worm
This week's critter lives under Auckland and is a mysterious species. It's big, it's hairy and it glows in the dark. Audio
Critter of the Week Tiger beetle
Sticking with invertebrates that have charismatic megafauna in their names, this week is the common tiger beetle. Audio
Head of DOC on an electric car ride adventure
Department of Conservation Director General Lou Sanson decided to use one of their electric vehicles recently for a trip to New Plymouth from Wellington. He explained to Jesse that he learnt some… Audio
Rock wren - NZ's mountain 'big foot'
The tiny rock wren lives year-round in the alpine zone of the South Island mountains and research shows that predator control is important for the species' survival. Audio
Our Changing World for 23 January 2020
The rock wren is a little bird with several big claims to fame. It belongs to an ancient group of birds and is New Zealand's only truly alpine bird. Audio
Albatross found with plastic bottle in its stomach
The Department of Conservation says a plastic bottle found in the stomach of a southern royal albatross - or toroa - caused its death.
It says the bird was found in an emaciated condition by members… Audio
DoC Staff on a 1080 'hit list'
Picture and personal details of Department of Conservation staff are being shared online by those opposed to 1080. Incidents paint a picture of some protesters who will stop at nothing to halt use of… Audio
Critter of the Week: The Freshwater Snail
This week's critter is the desperate-to-be-given-a-pronouncable-name Potamopyrgus Oppidanus, the freshwater snail. Audio
Fox rubbish spill: how much closer to pristine?
Organised volunteers are going home but has the West Coast but how close is it to being returned to a pristine environment? 'Operation Tidy Fox' comes to an end on Sunday, following a devastating… Audio, Gallery
Our Changing World for 25 July 2019
The Department of Conservation and groups such as the Coal Island Trust are taking pests off Fiordland islands and reintroducing rare species. Audio
DOC cracks down on rogue tourist operators
DOC says it won't hesitate to prosecute people who repeatedly flout access to public land for commercial gain. It follows a crackdown by the department on the number of people guiding tourists through… Audio