Conservation
Lego blocks being used to help replenish Singapore's reefs
Singapore's waters were once abundant with coral species, but coastal and land development have caused reefs to deplete over the years.
But a group of scientists from the National University of… Audio
Time is right for new Cousteau documentary
If eco-warrior Jacques-Yves Cousteau was still alive today, he'd be alarmed by the state of the planet's oceans and the wild creatures in them, says Becoming Cousteau co-writer Pax Wasserman. And he'd… Audio
Kororā: Little Blue Penguin | Full Documentary
In 2020, in Aotearoa New Zealand, a Banks Peninsula family works to protect and survey the indigenous population of white-flippered penguins, through predator-trapping and citizen science. Video
Plant rediscovered in Marlborough lagoon decades after last sighting
Ruppia beds once dominated Wairau Lagoon but hadn't been spotted there for almost 40 years.
Surfer on mission to clean up NZ beaches
A Bay of Plenty surfer is on a mission to encourage Kiwis to clean up their local environment when enjoying the outdoors. Audio
Calls for urgent protection for pink maomao fish
Ngāti Hei kaumatua Joe Davis is calling for urgent action to protect the pink maomao before it's too late. Audio
The potential of blue carbon credits scheme for NZ
The Nature Conservancy is assessing six wetlands sites in New Zealand for their blue carbon potential. Audio
Turning back the clock on our disappearing species
Bio-diversity is at a crossroads - can we not just stop things getting worse, but actually make them better? Audio
Exploring the world’s eighth continent
Meg Lowman has been dubbed 'Einstein of the Treetops' for her exploration of the expansive forest canopies that comprise what she describes as the Earth's "eighth continent". Audio
Critter of the week: Muehlenbeckia aphid
They might be a pest in the vege garden, but aphids are fascinating critters. They poop sugar, give birth like Matryoshka dolls, and fight off their enemies like powerful kickboxers. Audio
Bringing a right to repair to our waste minimisation legislation
A growing Right to Repair movement is pushing for changes to our waste minimisation legislation to require the repairability of household items like whiteware appliances and electrical devices… Audio
Regenerating Wellington's seaweed forests
A new project in Wellington aims to regenerate the region's seaweed forests. Mountains to Sea executive director Zoe Studd talks to Jesse about their work. Audio
Canterbury 4WD enthusiasts endanger rare birds
Four wheel drive enthusiasts are continuing to threaten the nests of endangered birds on Canterbury's Ashley River.
Call to action to save NZ butterflies
It's spring - and that means we are approaching peak butterfly season! But a British survey showing a decline in moth and butterfly numbers in the United Kingdom is causing concern for the creatures'… Audio
Critter of the Week - The Walking Reindeer Fly
Within this group, there are 6 wingless species that sport antlers as impressive as any reindeer or stag. Audio
Critter funds recipient
This week we reveal who has been chosen to get some of the money raised through the Critter t-shirts. We call one of them to reveal that they're going to get a funding boost, thanks to all the people… Audio
Parks Weather: forecasts for National Parks, huts and trails
NIWA and the Department of Conservation have teamed up to create detailed weather forecasts of the country's National Parks, huts and most popular trails. Anyone who's been out in the bush knows how… Audio
The life and flights of the incredible godwits
The godwits are landing on New Zealand's coastal mudflats again - after incredible journeys from the other side of the world. Audio
Koalas wearing Fitbits as part of drone response monitoring
The tendency for some humans to measure their steps, heart rate, and running distance through wrist-worn sensory gadgets is well known.
Australian takeover of Coromandel mine a 'Trojan horse' - conservation watchdog
A commercial mining company has purchased a hobby mine in Coromandel which it says has "significant potential to expand".