Conservation
Investigations launched into how boat ran aground in Banks Peninsula
A marine conservationist who spent time on the Austro Carina says fishing boats often tow their lines close to Banks Peninsula.
Peter Langlands has spent many hours on board fishing trawlers as an… Audio
DOC kept busy by seals on Wellington beaches and train tracks
Seals have become regular visitors to Wellington of late, with one even forcing the cancellation of a train service in the Capital today after it found a resting spot on the tracks. DOC Ranger Tony… Audio
What it takes to protect Tiritiri Matangi
Debbie Marshall is the operations manager at Tiritiri Matangi wildlife sanctuary. She tells Jesse what it takes to keep it all running smoothly and the challenges the island faces. Audio
The Week in Detail: Burning the rubbish problem away and the 'wasted vote' myth
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Turning down the lights to reach for the skies
The entire community of Naseby has decided to turn down the lights – and reach for the stars. Audio
Kākāpō translocation challenges and success
It's been around 2 months since the first translocation of kākāpō to mainland Aotearoa. To check in on how these taonga are going in Te Ika a Māui, we're joined by Ngai Tahu kākāpō recovery group… Audio
Kaharoa Kōkako trust frustrated by DOC's pest control approach
A trust involved with caring for kōkako is frustrated by the Conservation Department's approach to pest control.
Most kōkako conservation in Aotearoa is managed by volunteer community groups, who… Audio
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
