Conservation
Great white sharks heading to holiday hotspot as record water heatwave continues
A team of top shark experts are launching a project to investigate an increase in great white sharks in Bay of Plenty waters.
Bringing back nature to Nelson
Alison Ballance visits the Brook Waimārama sanctuary, and discovers that the old saying "many hands make light work" is particularly true when it comes to community conservation. A relatively new… Audio
Bringing back nature to Nelson
Alison Ballance visits the Brook Waimārama sanctuary, and discovers that the old saying "many hands make light work" is particularly true when it comes to community conservation. A relatively new…
AudioPush for end to mining on conservation land
Environmentalists are calling on the government to honour its promise seven years ago to end mining on conservation land, with a petition presented to Parliament today.
Our Changing World - A new home for kākāriki karaka
Orange-fronted parakeets, or kākāriki karaka, have a new home in Nelson’s Brook Waimārama fenced sanctuary – and they are already firm favourites with some of the sanctuary’s conservation volunteers.
…Auckland Council to go ahead with third Hunua Ranges 1080 drop
Auckland Council has received approval to conduct its third aerial pest control operation in the Hunua Ranges.
Little blue penguin survives being buried alive
A little blue penguin buried alive by a slip in the Abel Tasman was uncovered by DOC staff working to clear debris on the coastal track.
Efforts to pass global ocean protection treaty fail
A fifth effort to pass a global agreement to protect the world's oceans and marine life has failed.
Owners get lowdown on dog threat to coastal species in DOC campaign
Unmanaged dogs injure or kill many native and critically endangered marine mammals and coastal birds every year in New Zealand, DOC says.
'You're going to be lucky to see it': Plans to introduce new wasp
Horizons Regional Council has applied to import and release the bud-galling wasp to control the spread of an invasive acacia shrub. Audio
Raptor experience to open up in Timaru, showcasing local wildlife
Timaru is about to get a new tourist attraction, which will help educate people about the local wildlife. One of the trust's founding members Ron Lindsay talks to Jesse about the new raptor experience… Audio
4RBBY the godwit's interesting, unusual travel patterns
Now, to the story of an adventurous little bird who always come home, but only after taking a few unexpected detours. Young 4RBBY is a godwit and usually you'd find them flying back from Alaska at… Audio
"We have a lot to learn and the world has a lot to learn from us "- marine ecologist Deanna Clement
Marine mammals suffer several direct impacts of coastal development, in particular the development of ports. America-born scientist Deanna Clement's research has been a deep-dive into the lives of… Audio
"We have a lot to learn and the world has a lot to learn from us "- marine ecologist Deanna Clement
Marine mammals suffer several direct impacts of coastal development, in particular the development of ports. America-born scientist Deanna Clement's research has been a deep-dive into the lives of…
AudioCouncil concerned at lack of guidance on biodiversity proposal
The Marlborough District Council says the adoption of a proposed biodiversity protection framework would see local authorities having to pick up some responsibilities currently under DOC's remit.
Cats to be freed from special lockdown in German town
Pets will be allowed out for the first time in three months from a lockdown imposed to protect an endangered bird.
Mt Messenger: Protesters say bypass will damage wetlands and biodiversity
Protesters gathered today at Mt Messenger in northern Taranaki to try to stop the construction of a bypass.
Whitebait season shortened for conservation
Whitebait.. the Veal of the fish world ... will have a shorter season in New Zealand this year. The Department of Conservation say its for the good of the Whitebait, and in particular their numbers… Audio
Waikato council disappointed after wallaby find
Waikato Regional Council believes it is highly likely a human hand is involved in bringing a wallaby to a small town.
Our Changing World – Seabirds under threat
Edin Whitehead is a PhD student at the University of Auckland researching how best to help the birds of the Hauraki Gulf, who are facing many threats, including warming waters. Audio
