Conservation
Govt pledges $4.5m boost to QEII conservation group
A funding boost has been announced for conservation body QEII National Trust, as well as a $750,000 injection for a Waikato conservation project.
Bug of the Year winner announced
The Bug of the Year, New Zealand's most prestigious insect pageant, has announced its winner. Audio
Fruit and vegetables movement restricted after fruit fly found
Signs notifying people of the controlled area boundaries will be put in place in parts of the North Shore.
No evidence fruit flies spreading says NZ's head of biosecurity
There's no evidence of a breeding population after the discovery of a second fruit fly on Thursday, according to New Zealand's head of biosecurity. Audio
Ancient worm-like creature that shoots slime crowned 'Bug of the Year'
It is estimated to have been around in Aotearoa for 500 million years.
Huge restoration project planned for three of NZ's largest islands
The $202 million project would rewild Rakiura-Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands and the Auckland Island.
Council failed to protect wetlands - High Court ruling
Southland's regional council has failed to meet its duties to monitor and protect wetlands, the High Court has ruled, in a landmark court case.
eDNA programme to help preserve fish species
Michael Bunce is the director of their ocean research division, Oceanomics, and a world-leading geneticist and he joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Survey finds thousands more endangered Archey's frogs
A new survey shows there are thousands more critically endangered Archey's frogs than previously thought. Environment reporter Kate Green reports. Audio
Cook Islands and China partnership agreement released
Cooperation on seabed mining, the establishment of diplomatic missions and preferential treatment in regional and multi-lateral fora are some of the standouts in the Comprehensive Strategic… Audio
Marine experts oppose MPI upped crayfish catch proposal
Conservationists are at odds with Fisheries New Zealand over a proposal to increase the commercial crayfish catch limit in the Eastern North Island. Audio
Our Changing World: Eastern Whio Link
Claire Concannon learns about a hunter-led trapping project aimed at helping whio, our native blue duck, in the Waioeka Gorge. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 February 2025
In today's episode, a manhunt is underway in Palmerston North for a man who aimed a firearm at a police officer on Tuesday night, before fleeing the scene, the government has released a series of… Audio
No quick fix for drained, sprayed Northland wetland - expert
Part of the protected Kaimaumau Wetland has been drained illegally and will take up to 10 years to recover, a local farmer and expert says.
Northland man's wetland destruction leads to court order
Northland's largest wetland has suffered significant damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fields after a landowner allowed livestock to enter, sprayed pesticides and illegally installed drains.
DOC survey to begin for rare Māui dolphins
The last survey of Māui dolphins, put the worldwide population at just 54 individuals aged over a year old.
Over 100 venomous snakes found in Sydney backyard
The snakes can be venomous to humans and, if bitten, can cause symptoms of swelling, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea and muscle pain. Audio
Cat crackdown could be on the way for Mid Canterbury
The Ashburton District Council will investigate a cat policy after conservationists asked for help to keep bird songs ringing out.
Hawke’s Bay biosecurity expert battles the baddies
Mediterranean fanworm and the clubbed tunicate were the most common marine pests in Hawke's Bay.
'Seeing I'm going to heaven, I'll be able to do it there' - Brian Turner dies aged 80
The Dunedin-born writer, sportsman, conservationist and environmental activist died yesterday, aged 80.
