Conservation
Three Waitakere Ranges tracks set to re-open after four years
The Gibbons, Muir and Pararaha Valley tracks will open again, after an upgrade costing two million dollars. Audio
Beach bylaws need enforcing, DOC ranger says
A lack of consequences for breaking bylaws restricting vehicle access to beaches in the Ōpōtiki district has meant an unsuccessful breeding year for New Zealand dotterel on Ōhiwa beach and spit.
'They make it impossible': Council red tape in way of war grave volunteers
Local councils often stand in the way of young people trying to keep the nation's war graves in pristine condition, a volunteer says. Audio
More Hector's dolphins found dead
Two more Hector's dolphins have been found dead on South Island beaches.
Frozen in time
A visit to Scott's Terra Nova hut to learn about the care given to the objects by Antarctic Heritage Trust conservators. This is an edit of the Antarctic Heritage Trust's podcast 'Frozen in Time… Audio
Our Changing World - Restoring Scott's Terra Nova hut
An edit of the Antarctic Heritage Trust’s podcast ‘Frozen in Time: Scott’s Antarctic Legacy’. Conservators with the trust have worked hard to care for the hut and the more than 11,000 artefacts within… Audio
Govt launches plan to protect native plants and wildlife by 2050
The Minister of Conservation is implementing a plan that aims to manage New Zealand's biodiversity crisis by 2050.
$US16b pledged at Our Ocean conference
More than $US16 billion US dollars has been pledged by countries at the Our Ocean conference in Palau to help shore-up conservation and sustainable fishing.
Over 500 delegates from more than 80… Audio
99% of Dunstan Downs to be preserved for conservation
The majority of high country station Dunstan Downs across Canterbury and Otago is set to be preserved for conservation.
Our Ocean conference: more than 80 countries to be represented
Pledges toward protecting the sea are expected at the Our Ocean Conference in Palau this week, with more than 80 countries expected to be represented.
Predator control sees native bird life double on West Coast
Native bird numbers have reached new highs in the Department of Conservation's longest running bird monitoring project.
'Nugget of biodiversity goodness': Next step agreed on ecosanctuary proposal
Plans to set up 3000-hectare ecosanctuary in Wainuiomata Lower Hutt have taken a step forward, with a feasibility study from Zealandia's founder.
Chance to home Kaimanawa wild horses extended
The application process for people to adopt wild horses from Kaimanawa Ranges has been extended in a bid to save more horses.
$10m wildlife centre to be haven for native birds
An environmental group is hoping visitors will flock to a multimillion dollar wildlife centre planned for Inglewood.
Work begins to move rocks from Waiheke penguin site
Protesters have gathered around a marina construction site on Waiheke, where developers are removing rocks from part of a wall that is home to little blue penguins.
'Greed and destruction': Call for closure of all scallop fisheries
The closure of most of New Zealand's last remaining scallop beds around Auckland and Northland is being labelled a dramatic last ditch effort to save the species.
'Open heart surgery': Roof removal a breakthrough on $154m cathedral restoration
Christ Church Cathedral restorers hope construction workers can venture inside the building by Christmas.
Goats successfully eradicated at Taranaki national park
Goats have finally been eliminated from Te Papakura o Taranaki, formerly known as Egmont National Park.
'Biggest manta ray I've ever seen': Hunt for sightings of fish
A massive manta ray with a wingspan over 6m-wide has been spotted in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf, and marine scientists are asking boaties to report sightings of the giant fish for conservation records.
Taranaki rāhui sparks council kaimoana probe
Taranaki Regional Council is to investigate the state of kaimoana stocks after multiple hapū banned shellfish gathering.
