Pest Control
The Return of the Rabbits
Rabbit numbers have exploded in Otago in the past year and Shaun Moloney is contracted to help farmers and grape growers get rid of them.
AudioKāpiti residents getting antsy: 'We want ... en masse slaughter'
Frustrated residents on the Kāpiti Coast are waging a war against Argentine ants.
Insects bask in hot weather
Humans are not the only ones enjoying the hot weather. Audio
Fears tōtara trees could be wiped out on the East Coast
There are calls for more to be done to save tōtara trees in the Raukumara Conservation Park from being destroyed by pests. Audio
Editing Our Genes: Pest Control
Kim Hill talks to Josephine Johnston, Dr Andrea Byrom, Kevin Hackwell, and Jan Hania about using gene editing as a weapon against animals which are pests in New Zealand. Audio
Tests show no poison in stream - Nelson wildlife sanctuary
A Nelson wildlife sanctuary that has been under fire for dropping poison as part of a pest removal programme says no residual poison has been detected in nearby waterways.
Poison-drop protesters deny attack on Nick Smith
A community group against a bait drop in Nelson is denying any involvement in an attack against National MP Nick Smith. Audio
Community group loses bid to stop aerial poison drop
A community group has lost its High Court bid to stop a Nelson bird sanctuary dropping tonnes of poison for pest control on forest land and a riverbed.
Scientists warn of 'alien plants' risk in NZ
Alpine plants are at risk of extinction as climate change and tourism spread weeds to higher altitudes, according to new research.
More New Zealanders stepping up to tackle biodiversity loss
As part of RNZ's election year series 'Is this the Brighter Future" we look at the need to help save NZ's native wildlife. And it seems, more and more New Zealanders are feeling the need to step up… Audio
Controlling pests and disease in your home garden
After seeing one too many websites with dodgy information about pest control, Nelson horticulturist Bill Brett decided to write a book with some facts based on science. He shares some tips. Audio, Gallery
The Great Manawahe Bunny Hunt
Every year, hunters and locals from Manawahe head out onto farmland and into the hills to shoot rabbits and other pests for the district's bunny hunt – a community event with games, skinning… Audio, Gallery
The Great Manawahe Bunny Hunt
Every year, hunters and locals from Manawahe head out onto farmland and into the hills to shoot rabbits and other pests for the district's bunny hunt – a community event with games, skinning…
AudioNeonicotinoids linked to bee harm by two studies
More data is needed before a blanket ban on the insecticides is considered in New Zealand, experts say.
'Trojan Female Technique' could sterilise pest populations
A new technique that could be used to eradicate pests like mice and wasps has just been proven in the laboratory on fruit flies.
Let's Get Trapping
In order to control rats, stoats, possums and feral cats on Banks Peninsula, ecologist Alison Evans has started a library in Little River that loans traps and cages to locals free of charge. She also… Audio, Gallery
Let's Get Trapping
In order to control rats, stoats, possums and feral cats on Banks Peninsula, ecologist Alison Evans has started a library in Little River that loans traps and cages to locals free of charge. She also…
AudioNew regulations on 1080 "a white-wash" say protesters
The Government has announced new rules regulating the use of 1080 poison. But protesters warn the changes will do nothing to help New Zealand become predator-free. Audio
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.
Pest control sent to cockroach infested state home
After a months long battle with Housing New Zealand, pest control has visited Daniel Laybourn's cockroach infested state home in Otara. Zac Fleming was there as Daniel returned home. Video, Audio
