Conservation
Sharp increase in number of kiwi killed by dogs in Bay of Islands
The true number of kiwi deaths is likely to be higher, as many deaths go unnoticed, the Department of Conservation says.
Weka suspected of being illegally released in Taranaki rehomed
But concerns and confusion remain about how the birds found their way to the town of Manaia in the first place.
Long Read: Turning the tide
A team of New Zealanders and Tongans have just carpeted a remote Tongan island with poisoned bait, hoping to eradicate rats.
Community group opposes concreting in creek where eel live
Plans to concrete in one of the last creeks in Auckland's Te Atatū Peninsula to turn it into a stormwater pipe are being questioned by a community group.
Taonga species planted at Ruatōria aerodrome to increase flood protection
Two thousand native trees have been planted by Ruatōria locals to protect their aerodrome from flooding.
Trial targets invasive caulerpa at Aotea Great Barrier Island
Suction dredging is an important step in trying to eradicate the invasive marine species which can form an astroturf-like layer over ecosystems like scallop beds, an expert says. Audio
Battle to rid Aotea Great Barrier Island of invasive seaweed
Suction dredging is about to begin in a battle against a highly invasive seaweed taking hold at Aotea Great Barrier Island.
The caulerpa seaweed is capable of growing up to 3 centimetres a day.
It… Audio
The Great Ireland vs New Zealand Bird-off: Part 2
The Great Ireland vs. New Zealand Bird-off returns for part 2 to decide once and for all which island nation boasts the best birds. Our avian aficionados return to argue their case in front of judge… Audio
Our Changing World – Feathers will fly: Bird-off part 2
It's time to ruffle some feathers: Our avian aficionados are back for part 2 of the Great Ireland vs. New Zealand Bird-off. Claire Concannon judges two bird nerds' top selections across multiple… Audio
'Devastating': Sea lion shot dead in in Dunedin
The shooting and killing of a New Zealand sea lion near Dunedin is upsetting and horrific, the Department of Conservation says.
Warming waters a concern for kelp forests
New research from Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington shows warming waters are putting our kelp forests in danger. Marine biologist Dr Christopher Cornwall speaks to Susie. Audio
The great Ireland vs. New Zealand bird-off: Part 1
Welcome to the great Ireland vs New Zealand bird-off. Two islands, a world apart – but which country has the better birds? Two bird nerds champion their nation's birds across four categories in an… Audio
Our Changing World – Feathers will fly: Bird-off part 1
Two islands, a world apart. Ireland vs. New Zealand – which nation has the better birds? Feathers will fly as two bird nerds argue for their treasured birdlife in the inaugural bird-off, judged by… Audio
Pest patrol: Dogs enlisted for pest-free Banks Peninsula success
Dog versus hedgehog. In a suburban garden, victory would go to the one with the prickled armour.
Invasive species cost global economy more than $400 billion per year, study finds
The impact invasive species have on biodiversity is costing the world around $423 billion every year, with costs quadrupling every decade since the 1970s, a new report says. Audio
Whitebaiting season opens
The first day of spring on Friday signalled the start of the whitebaiting season. The season runs from September 1 to October 30, with Government regulations seeing all of New Zealand's whitebait… Audio
Should soft plastics be collected in kerbside recycling?
You might know someone who's a diligent recycler, and makes sure their soft plastics are bagged up and dropped at their designated supermarket bin. But for many, plastic waste like chip packets, bread… Video, Audio
The Week in Detail: From craft beer to Barbie
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Catch limit for pāua in central and lower North Island halved
The daily pāua catch limit will halve for the central and lower North Island from Monday after concerns were raised about low stocks.
Protecting Kiwi from string of dog attacks
Kiwi conservation groups in Northland are deploying a wide array of tools to investigate and prevent more dog attacks, after a cluster of deaths, particularly in Opua Conservation Area. Northland has… Audio
