Conservation
NZ's conservation laws: Finding better ways of getting people on board
Comment: The Conservation Minister says existing conservation legislation is not fit for purpose, and she's right, but public involvement in conservation policy development is still limited to…
'Incredible stuff': History, science and art in the mix for Fiordland expedition
An expedition into one of Aotearoa's most remote areas has unlocked some long-hidden secrets, and will give Kiwis a glimpse into an unseen past.
How disposable face masks are being turned into farm fence posts
Since the "mask up" mandate got stricter we're seeing more of the blue and white disposable ones covering mouths and noses.
But where do they go when we chuck them? They might be in your backyard or… Video, Audio
Unseen history of Fiordland to feature in new documentary
An expedition into one of Aotearoa's most remote areas has unlocked some long-hidden secrets, and will give Kiwis a glimpse into an unseen past.
The six-day expedition last week into Fiordland's… Video, Audio
Ōamaru's blue penguins combine tourism, conservation and science
A colony of little blue penguins in North Otago's Ōamaru has gone from being a nuisance to the stars of a show that supports not only their own conservation, but helps to protect their species. Video
Iwi to place rāhui on Hauraki Gulf to help scallop beds recover
Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust chief executive Nicola MacDonald says the rāhui will be put in place on Waitangi Day.
NZ wetlands: Climate 'heroes' need to double in size - campaign
A group of non-governmental organisations are calling for Aoteroa's natural wetlands to be doubled in size by 2050 - only 10 percent, or 249,000 hectares, of Aotearoa's wetlands remain untouched.
DOC looking at need for more Te Urewera funding
Conservation Minister Kiri Allan is promising a forensic examination of the funding available to Tūhoe to maintain Te Urewera and Lake Waikaremoana as one of the Great Walks, after an iwi appeal for… Video, Audio
Kakapo having good breeding season on predator-free islands
Just off the coast of Fiordland are a number of predator free islands that are home to some of New Zealand's rarest residents, the kakapo. There are currently around only 200 of the flightless parrots… Audio
Protected gull recovering after being shot with crossbow
Conservationists have found a protected tarāpunga/red-billed gull that was shot with a crossbow bolt in Oamaru.
Great Barrier Reef preservation work gets $1bn funding boost
The funding brings the Australian government's investment in water quality, reef management and research up to $3 billion, its biggest ever spend on the reef.
Tuning in to nature
The story of titipounamu, New Zealand's smallest bird, on Otago Peninsula, told by Karthic SS, a wildlife film maker and podcast producer based in Dunedin. Audio
Titipounamu on Otago Peninsula
The Tune Into Nature podcast, produced by Karthic SS, tells stories about nature and conservation around Dunedin. This week, an episode from that podcast about New Zealand's smallest bird… Audio
Seabirds settle in to Cape Farewell home
A group of young seabirds are settling into their new home at Cape Farewell, at the northernmost tip of the South Island.
Kea chicks fledge, boost population in Nelson Lakes
The kea population in the Nelson Lakes has been boosted with the addition of six chicks after a successful breeding season.
Reintroduced bird species establishing populations in Nelson's Brook Waimārama Sanctuary
Almost 20 years after the idea for a pest-free sanctuary was first raised for the site of Nelson's former water works in the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary, the first two species to be reintroduced are…
Pāua fishing in Kaikōura: Public urged to gather 'for a feed, not the freezer'
Members of the Kaikōura community are concerned its pāua fishery is being stripped by the huge demand from the public.
Water restrictions in place at Otago holiday spot
The Queenstown Lakes District Council says restrictions will remain until demand falls to more sustainable levels.
Open air fire ban comes into effect for parts of Otago
Lighting open air fires is being banned in parts of Otago from today, due to an extreme fire danger forecast over the weekend.
Recording raises hopes of spotting elusive bird
A recording from the Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park is being analysed to determine if it is the South Island kōkako. Audio
