Conservation
'It's just brilliant': Music and kayaking ease load of those on gorse slashing mission
GorseBusters 3 has everything- it's a slasher story, a nature love story and a human heroes story.
Kiwis urged to show some love to native butterflies
The Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust is concerned most people do not know about the country's native butterflies.
Te Araroa Trail: Plans afoot to ensure walkers 'feel a sense of place and belonging'
There are hopes the country's longest trail will become the world's first regenerative through-hike.
Kea spotted in Christchurch's Port Hills for first time in years
The Kea Conservation Trust is asking people in Christchurch to let them know of any sightings of kea in the Port Hills.
Forest and Bird celebrates 100 years of conservation mahi
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'Vampiric overconsumption' draining the world's water - UN
The United Nations is exhorting governments to better manage one of humanity's shared resources.
The Noises Islands: Part 2
This week, Claire Concannon returns to the Noises Islands in the Hauraki Gulf. While conservation action on the islands has led to thriving terrestrial ecosystems, under the water, it's a very… Audio
Marine protection for the Noises Islands
Claire Concannon visits the Noises Islands in the Hauraki Gulf, where conservation efforts on land have created a haven for native wildlife. Under the water, however, it's a very different story. Can… Audio
Port Marlborough and team of specialist staff rehome all EcoWorld animals
Other than one salmon found to be in "extremely poor health", all animals from EcoWorld Aquarium have been released or rehomed - even a stingray.
Thousands of dead birds pile up at important wetland
The corpses of thousands of dead birds have piled up around the extensive mosaic of swamps, fens, bogs and open water between Waikato's Meremere and Te Kauwhata.
Skin cream farmed from starfish could save our mussels
A new skin cream made from starfish collagen could save more than just people's skin - it could also save our mussels. The cream was developed by Cawthron Institute research...
Hoiho killings prompt warning for dog owners
Dog owners are being urged to keep their pets under control after two hoiho were killed in Otago.
The Noises Islands: Part 1
The Noises are a conservation success story in the Hauraki Gulf. Claire Concannon joins a team surveying the wētāpunga, seabirds, and other flora and fauna that now thrive on these predator-free… Audio
Bird monitoring on the Noises Islands
Claire Concannon joins a research team on the Noises Islands in the Hauraki Gulf to check up on its bird residents. How are the birds faring on these predator-free havens? Audio
Putting trees back into the urban jungle
Why do we need more tree cover in our urban environments? The Detail finds out. Audio
Court allows fishing industry to keep data out of public arena
Fisheries groups and the government will be allowed to keep commercially sensitive information out of the public domain at a forthcoming court case.
Big cat sanctuary once owned by the 'Lion Man' goes under
The park in Whangārei was the scene of a fatal tiger attack on a handler in 2009.
Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks
Nations have reached a historic agreement to protect the world's oceans following 10 years of negotiations.
Conservationist in her 80s documents rare sea lion species
A chance encounter with a sea lion and its pup sparked a passion for Janet Ledingham, who now spends her days documenting one of the rarest sea lion species in the world.
Bats vs cats
New Zealand's native long-tailed bat, pekapeka-tou-roa, is going strong in Franklin, south of Auckland. But these tiny mammals are threatened by introduced predators, especially cats. Producer Liz… Video, Audio
