Conservation
NZ is sinking on ocean conservation - and being reeled in by Australia
New Zealand is making Australia look good when it comes to new efforts to save the world's biodiversity and protect its oceans.
Protecting our fishers from conservation efforts
New Zealand is making Australia look good when it comes to new efforts to save the world's biodiversity and protect its oceans. Audio
Govt wants new marine protection areas in Hauraki Gulf while allowing some fishing
But critics say new amendments to a Bill will undermine years of collaboration to ensure that the Gulf is protected and restored.
Inside the world of taxidermy in New Zealand
"A lot of people who are already in the camp of, 'oh that's wrong or nasty or cruel', I would say pause your judgement a little bit and you might understand."
Who is killing sea lions? Second shot and left to die
A $6000 reward is being offered for information leading to a successful prosecution.
Dive right in: What it takes to be a penguin keeper
They say you should never work with animals or children, but these penguin keepers say it is the best job in the world.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 October 2024
On today's episode, the Tampa Bay Times office building has been crushed by a falling crane amidst the storm. Reporter Kirby Wilson says that's just some of the destruction Hurricane Milton has left… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 10 October 2024
In today's episode, Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall this afternoon with devastating life-threatening consequences expected, parts of Dunedin Hospital were leaking through the walls and… Audio
Wildlife experts assessing impact of Manawanui sinking
Wildlife experts are on the scene in Samoa surveying the impact of the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui on the environment. Professor Louise Chilvers is from Massey University and is the Director of… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 10 October 2024
On today's episode, New Zealand's deputy chief of Navy is in Samoa, to lead this country's response to the sinking of the Manawanui, the government's plan to overhaul New Zealand's emergency… Audio
Samoa and NZ at odds over whether Manawanui is leaking
Samoa has a different view to the New Zealand navy over whether fuel is leaking into the ocean from the HMNZS Manawanui. RNZ Presenter Susana Lei'ataua spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ Navy says fuel from Manawanui is contained, at odds with Samoan reports
New Zealand's deputy chief of Navy is in Samoa, to lead this country's response to the sinking of the Manawanui. New Zealand deputy chief of Navy Commodore Andrew Brown spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
'A mountain lion cub in a dog crate' for Xmas: 50 years of Willowbank
The Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch began as a family dream - and 50 years on, it's still thriving.
Penguins attacked by dog causes distress in Kaikōura
A local resident had noticed two penguins trying to hide in rocks, one penguin was bleeding and appeared to be injured, while the other was covered in blood.
What it's going to take to clean up the Manawanui
Coastal science Professor Chris Battershill, who helped lead the Rena cleanup and recovery, says speed will be of the essence as salvage crews attempt to stop fuel leaking from the sunken naval ship.
…Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
In today's episode, while the clean-up in Dunedin is underway, a local MP says a plan to buy-out flood-prone South Dunedin properties was skuppered by the current government, Samoan locals are… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
On today's episode, the Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu, the government has… Audio
Tawaki piki toka | Eastern rockhopper penguin
Tawaki piki toka (eastern rockhopper penguins, Eudyptes filholi) are total rock stars. Audio
Pāua bounce back
Paua along the Kaikoura coastline are finally flourishing again following the 2016 earthquake. Audio
'Don't let them go': Warnings as parrots escape into wild
Exotic birds have been spotted across Auckland and pet parrots in particular are finding their way into the wild.
