Conservation
Vulnerable skinks make journey from construction site to sanctuary
Three striped skinks have been found at Mt Messenger so far.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17 October 2024
In today's episode, Tory Whanau met with the Local Government Minister Simeon Brown in the Beehive this morning after the government raised concerns this week about council dysfunction, an ACC… Audio
Private company finalising bid to run Whakapapa ski field
A private company is finalising a bid to the Department of Conservation to run the Whakapapa ski field on Mount Ruapehu from next winter. Whakapapa Holdings owner Dave Mazey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Peat fires in 2022 released over half a million tonnes of Carbon Dioxide
Two fires that tore through peat wetlands in 2022 released over half a million tonnes of carbon dioxide, pushing the countries emissions to a level comparable with BP or Mobil. DOC freshwater… Audio
China's new panda diplomats touch down in DC
One's got a big appetite, the other's a bit of an introvert. Washington welcomes a new set of pandas from Beijing for the first time in 24 years.
An alternative approach to berm plantings
Most councils in Perth encourage residents to plant their grass verges - in contrast to New Plymouth where a woman faces a $1000 fine.
Where have all the stick insects gone?
One of the country's top bug experts fears her favourite insect is running out of places to live. Audio
NZ is sinking on ocean conservation - and being reeled in by Australia
New Zealand is making Australia look good when it comes to new efforts to save the world's biodiversity and protect its oceans.
Protecting our fishers from conservation efforts
New Zealand is making Australia look good when it comes to new efforts to save the world's biodiversity and protect its oceans. Audio
Govt wants new marine protection areas in Hauraki Gulf while allowing some fishing
But critics say new amendments to a Bill will undermine years of collaboration to ensure that the Gulf is protected and restored.
Inside the world of taxidermy in New Zealand
"A lot of people who are already in the camp of, 'oh that's wrong or nasty or cruel', I would say pause your judgement a little bit and you might understand."
Who is killing sea lions? Second shot and left to die
A $6000 reward is being offered for information leading to a successful prosecution.
Dive right in: What it takes to be a penguin keeper
They say you should never work with animals or children, but these penguin keepers say it is the best job in the world.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 October 2024
On today's episode, the Tampa Bay Times office building has been crushed by a falling crane amidst the storm. Reporter Kirby Wilson says that's just some of the destruction Hurricane Milton has left… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 10 October 2024
In today's episode, Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall this afternoon with devastating life-threatening consequences expected, parts of Dunedin Hospital were leaking through the walls and… Audio
Wildlife experts assessing impact of Manawanui sinking
Wildlife experts are on the scene in Samoa surveying the impact of the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui on the environment. Professor Louise Chilvers is from Massey University and is the Director of… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 10 October 2024
On today's episode, New Zealand's deputy chief of Navy is in Samoa, to lead this country's response to the sinking of the Manawanui, the government's plan to overhaul New Zealand's emergency… Audio
Samoa and NZ at odds over whether Manawanui is leaking
Samoa has a different view to the New Zealand navy over whether fuel is leaking into the ocean from the HMNZS Manawanui. RNZ Presenter Susana Lei'ataua spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ Navy says fuel from Manawanui is contained, at odds with Samoan reports
New Zealand's deputy chief of Navy is in Samoa, to lead this country's response to the sinking of the Manawanui. New Zealand deputy chief of Navy Commodore Andrew Brown spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
'A mountain lion cub in a dog crate' for Xmas: 50 years of Willowbank
The Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch began as a family dream - and 50 years on, it's still thriving.
