Conservation
Wildlife tour plans pulled after DOC raises concerns about protection of Hector's dolphins
A tourism operator made the right call to pull the plug on its plans to run the wildlife tours in Lyttelton Harbour, DOC says.
Fiordland island could be used as endangered bird haven
Conservationists have set their sights on a new home for New Zealand's rarest parakeet species, to help boost its population.
Kiwi calls lift spirits after massive setback of six deaths
The calls of two pairs of surviving kiwi have been heard in Ōpua Forest - giving a conservation group hope its efforts over the last 12 years have not been in vain.
19 new protection areas set up in the Hauraki Gulf
A decade of advocacy for strengthened marine protection of the Hauraki Gulf has paid off for protestors.
The Prime Minister has announced a plan to establish nineteen new protection areas, which will… Audio
Takahē dreamers
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the rediscovery of the takahē. Claire Concannon sits down with former Our Changing World presenter and takahē superfan Alison Ballance to chat about her new… Audio
Labour announces Hauraki protection plan covering 18 percent of Gulf
Watch: Chris Hipkins has spoken to media about plans for 19 new marine protection areas for the Hauraki Gulf under a Bill that would not pass before the election.
Our Changing World – Takahē tales
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the rediscovery of takahē. Claire Concannon sits down with takahē superfan and former Our Changing World producer Alison Ballance to discuss her new book… Audio
Mystery transmission blocking kiwi tracking signal
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust needs the community's help to find one of its birds - or rather, the signal that is throwing off its monitoring efforts.
An invasive seaweed threat: Everything you need to know about caulerpa
Northland is facing an at least 10-year-long battle to eradicate the new marine seaweed superspreader, caulerpa.
Dogs running unleashed for exercise potentially behind kiwi deaths
Dog owners letting their pets out for exercise instead of walking them on winter evenings could be a factor behind the recent spate of kiwi deaths in Northland, a conservation group says.
Six kiwis found mauled by dogs in Far North
Far North conservationists are pleading with dog owners to tighten the leash after at least six kiwi were found mauled in the past fortnight.
The dead birds were found in Opua Forest near Paihia… Audio
Plans to make fishing sector more profitable and cut emissions
Plans to grow the fishing industry by developing jobs and investing in new technology while adapting to a changing climate have been released by the government.
Heartbreak at discovery of kiwi believed mauled by a dog
A Bay of Islands conservation group is pleading with dog owners to keep their pets under control after the death of at least six kiwi in the past fortnight.
The Week in Detail: Bank fraud, broken roads and the kākāpō
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Tawaki return to coastal forests for start of breeding season
Fiordland crested penguins are one of the world's rarest penguin species, and breed near Lake Moeraki.
Fifty trees poisoned in popular tourist destination
The poisoning of gum trees has shocked Kerikeri residents and forced the Department of Conservation to close a popular track to keep walkers safe.
The charismatic kākāpō is booming, but its friends need help
The Detail - Having kākāpō in the North Island wilderness again is an historic win for our native manu, but conservationists say other species are at risk of falling through the cracks.
The charismatic kākāpō is booming, but its friends need help
Having kākāpō in the North Island wilderness again is an historic win for our native manu, but conservationists say other species are at risk of falling through the cracks. Audio
Could increased wild bird feeding be hurting them?
Interest in birds surged through COVID-19 lockdowns around the world as people found themselves stuck at home.
Using the Google search index, researchers recorded a surge of interest in bird feeding… Audio
Future of capital's native birds rosier
A recent survey by Wellington City Council shows no native birds are seriously at risk in the capital anymore.
