Conservation
Secret whale gathering point found in Southern Ocean
Researchers have tracked New Zealand's southern right whales, discovering a spot in the ocean where they converge.
Experts ponder preservation of historic Edwin Fox at Picton
One of the world's last surviving wooden ships has sat in dry dock for the past 26 years. Audio
Critter of the Week: The Jaw Moth is in the spotlight
Critter of the Week is our chance to put the spotlight on some of our endangered creatures. This week we're turning our attention to jaw moths, they're considered to be the most primitive living… Audio
Whangaparaoa local calls for fishing ban on Army Bay
A Whangaparaoa local is calling for a ban on taking seafood from a popular bay on Auckland's east coast saying its virtually barren after being pillaged by people ignoring take limits. The local iwi… Audio
Record whale sightings off Kaikōura's coast
A whopping 201 humpback whales were counted off the coast during June, making it the best count yet.
DOC asking for donations for biodiversity projects
The Department of Conservation is on a public fundraising drive, asking for people to donate to some of its biodiversity projects. DOC director of strategic partnerships and investment David Van Der… Audio
Twenty years of 'Bird of the Year' in one book
More than a dozen illustrators were selected, "not only because they draw beautiful birds, but because they also are dedicated to supporting conservation through their work". Audio
Critter of the Week: Crabill's Centipede
It's time for Critter of the week where we put the spotlight on an endangered insect, and today's critter is the very definition of tiny but mighty. The Crabill's centipede is small by most standards… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 14th August 2025
In today's episode, a woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr; A political commentator says Labour is shutting… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 11th August 2025
In today's episode, the first submissions have been heard by a People's Select Committee designed to challenge the government's rushed changes to the Equal Pay Amendment Act; A Northland cardiologist… Audio
'We are part of nature': Conservation funding dries up on Waikato bird protection
Philanthropic investment in biodiversity has halved to only two percent over the last few years. Audio
New Pouākai Hut in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki completed
The $2.4m, 34-bunk hut on the side of a mountain took eight months to build and years to plan.
Threatened microbat living in urban Australia stuns scientists
The bat is about the same size as a 20-cent coin.
'Turned the corner': Zoo to work to restore damaged reputation
Orana Wildlife Park was found to have substandard animal welfare procedures after a review.
More than a tree: Auckland iwi battles residents over fallen tree
Iwi oppose its removal from an apartment complex due to its cultural significance.
How noisy, bright city nights disrupt and change birdsong
Analysis: Birds, just like humans, also suffer when their sleep is disturbed.
Should we be farming weka?
That's the focus of a recent research paper that looked at how commercialising native species might help with conservation.
Forest & Bird slams govt land law overhaul as 'conservation retreat'
The groups say the proposed law changes shift focus from protecting nature to exploiting it for commercial gain.
Foreign visitors face charge for popular tourist spots
The government plans to make it easier to get a concession to operate on Conservation land.
National wild goat hunting competition kicks off
Hunters are targeting thousands of wild goats in a nationwide competition in efforts to protect farmland and the environment.
