Conservation
Invasive aquatic weed found to have spread across West Coast
The invasive aquatic weed lagarosiphon first detected in the Kapitia Reservoir near Kumara (Kohimara) in 2019 has spread.
Kākāpō to live on mainland for first time in almost 40 years
The move of four male kākāpō aims to safeguard the future of the vulnerable birds.
Marine conservationist hopeful about new Fiordland fishing limits
The Fiordland Marine Guardians say new recreational fishing rules will hopefully help to rebuild hard-hit fisheries and maintain them into the future.
Departing Green MP Eugenie Sage reflects on time in Beehive
After 12 years at the heart of New Zealand politics, a Green Party MP who will not be standing for election in October speaks about her time in Parliament.
Bookings for Great Walks set to open
You'll finally be able to book a hut or campsite on one of New Zealand's Great Walks today.
Technical difficulties have plagued the Department of Conservation's booking system and forced delays since… Audio
Secrets of Aotearoa's lakes revealed through technology
A research project aims to get to the bottom of New Zealand's lake health and is using a Nelson-based tech company's innovations to do it.
Owners urged to keep dogs on leads around penguins after spate of fatal attacks
There has been a spate of fatal dog attacks on little blue penguins around the wider Wellington region.
Out for a duck: Visitor saved from uncertain fate at Basin Reserve
A Wellington woman says she could never have predicted she would make a sprawling catch to rein in one of the most famous names in New Zealand cricket this week.
Clean up of DOC visitor sites after wild weather ongoing
More than 80 percent of Department of Conservation visitor sites forced shut by wild weather in the North Island earlier this year have reopened.
DOC's $25m technology project flawed, reviews find
The Department of Conservation has botched its management of a $25 million IT finance project.
Rogue seal spotted visiting fast-food shop and blocking traffic
There was an increased police presence in south Auckland's Papakura this evening, with officers keeping a close eye on an an unusual suspect. A young male fur seal made its way through the suburb… Video, Audio
School tackles feral cats
A Rangiora school plans to tackle a feral cat problem over the school holidays.
Critical spaces - green areas and urban planning
Growing up in Germany, researcher Mirjam Schindler always had an interest in how green spaces shape the way people interact with each other and spaces around them. In this episode, she talks to… Audio
Thieves targeting native trees
Poachers have been illegal felling native trees deep inside the Pureora Forest Park near Taupo. Both DOC and local manu whenua are asking for the public's help and are calling on those doing the… Audio
DOC managing over 300 contaminated sites on West Coast
The Department of Conservation has 305 potential or fully identified contaminated sites across the West Coast.
Fishing company fined $70,000, loses boat over reporting failures
Nelson fishing company Westfleet Fishing, its skipper and first mate have been fined a total of almost $70,000 for failing to weigh and report coral caught in their net when bottom trawling.
The war on wallabies: Council to build 48km-long pest fence
Biosecurity NZ has estimated the marsupials could cover a third of New Zealand by 2050 if no action is taken.
Booming kekeno population prompts warning to drivers, dog owners
DOC wants people to keep an eye out for fur seals around New Zealand's coastlines and on coastal roads.
Rare feathered visitors a delight for Taranaki bird-watchers
The calls of kōkako are being heard in a remote Taranaki forest for the first time in more than 25 years.
Toutouwai are flying high at Abel Tasman
Native bush robins, or toutouwai, are making a comeback in the lower reaches of the Abel Tasman National Park.
