Conservation
Killing for Conservation
Are we wrong to push the idea that native species are 'good' and exotic 'bad'? Audio
Watercare says Akld is still a way off worst case scenario
Watercare says Auckland is still a way off the worst case scenario as the city faces its biggest water crisis in more than 20 years. Video, Audio
Auckland facing worst water crisis in 20 years
Aucklanders have been told to conserve water as the city faces its worst water crisis in more than 20 years. Watercare spokesman Mark Bourne joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Haven - the story of a tropical seabird island
A visit to tropical Cousin Island in the Seychelles reveals that predator-free islands the world over are a haven for wildlife. Audio, Gallery
Conservation Minister heads to Auckland Islands
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry is visiting sub-antarctic islands to see what a predator-free New Zealand would look like.
Whenuanui Farm
Helensville farmers Dianne and Richard Kidd have wanted to enter the Farm Environment Awards for years, but it wasn't until last year that Auckland farmers were invited to enter – so they did, and… Audio
Trampers in Taranaki stuck in the mud after Lonely Planet nod
Taranaki's status as "the second best region to visit in the world" is putting pressure on the Pouakai Crossing and creating a muddy mess.
Tourist numbers at 'tipping point' on NZ hikes
Tramping groups say tourists are spoiling Kiwis' great outdoors experience. DOC says the wilderness experience is still possible - you just won't have a 20-bunk hut to yourself.
Japanese ship caught with slaughtered whale in Australian waters - Sea Shepherd
The conservation group Sea Shepherd has released pictures showing a dead protected minke whale on board a Japanese whaling ship, allegedly inside Australia's whale sanctuary.
Survey company would pay for whale necropsies
A company doing seismic surveys near Cook Strait says it would fund a necropsy on any whale stranded near active operations.
Hope for rare bird in Marlborough Sounds
The endangered sparrow-sized mohua appears to be gaining a foothold on Blumine Island.
NZers urged to stop aggro ant's spread
Holiday-makers are being asked to help control a pest ant that can kill native insects, lizards and newborn chicks.
Japanese whaling organisation stands by deal
The Japanese organisation overseeing whaling operations in the Southern Ocean says it stands by a deal to avoid confrontation with Sea Shepherd.
Rare giraffe twin survives premature birth
One of the calves born at Auckland Zoo on New Year's Eve survived, but the other had to be euthanised.
Main Japanese whaler 'nearby' - Sea Shepherd
Conservation group Sea Shepherd has found four Japanese whaling ships in the Southern Ocean, but is still looking for the Nisshin Maru.
Wildlife groups celebrate China ivory ban
China will slap a total ban on the domestic ivory trade within a year, its government has announced.
Cheetahs heading towards extinction
The sleek, speedy cheetah is rapidly heading towards extinction according to a new study into declining numbers.
Up to 40 wasp nests per hectare in Nelson, ecologist says
A new campaign is under way to combat the heavy wasp population in Nelson-Tasman.
Supreme Court to hear Ruataniwha Dam appeal
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal on whether the Ruataniwha irrigation project can go ahead in Hawke's Bay.
Taranaki roading project threatens kōkako reintroduction
The reintroduction of kōkako into pristine NorthTaranaki bush is being jeopardised by a proposed upgrade to State Highway 3, conservationists say.
