Conservation
Return of the huia? Why Māori worldviews must be part of the ‘de-extinction’ debate
Colossal Biosciences successful resurrection of dire wolves raises a raft of ethical questions.
Proposal to slash another 68 DOC roles
The changes come as part of the public sector's efforts to reach government savings targets.
'Bit of a scrap': Ranger snaps footage of tuatara and takahē in fight
While the takahē started the rough stuff the tuatara "got a couple of bites in" during the bush-floor stoush.
Our Changing World: Aotea’s black petrels
In-depth reporter Kate Newton heads to Aotea Great Barrier Island to meet the black petrels that breed there.
For almost 30 years Biz Bell of Wildlife Management International has been leading a… Audio
Conservation efforts boost numbers of rare coastal birds in Taranaki
The tūturiwhatu and ōi were almost extinct at one stage, but now seem to be thriving up and down the coastline. Audio
Vulerable coastal bird returning to Taranaki
Community-based trapping efforts are being credited with two vulnerable coastal birds returning in increasing numbers to Taranaki. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went birdwatching. Audio
Govt to consider protections for elk in Fiordland National Park
The government will consider protections for elk, or wapiti deer, living in Fiordland National Park. Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Lake Hood’s toxic algae levels drop - but not enough to re-open
Testing shows a reduction in toxic algae at Lake Hood, but not enough to have the health warning removed just yet.
Kiwis on the move to Nelson
Tomorrow a new batch of Kiwi will be moved from Kapiti Island to their new home at the Brook Waimarama Sancutary in Nelson. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 May 2025
In today's episode, a new Pope has been found, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, booze industry lobbyists have been given input into the development of alcohol policies, including… Audio
Feral cats endanger native birds
Huge numbers of predatory feral cats are endangering our native birds populations as well as killing other wildlife. Predator Free NZ Trust chief executive Jessi Morgan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ's feral cat population double that of domesticated cats
Lincoln University Masters graduate Natalie Blackstock says previous research shows there are 2.4 million feral cats in New Zealand compared with 1.2 million pet cats. Blackstock spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Group of spotted kiwi released in Nelson
A group of little spotted kiwi, also known as kiwi pukupuku, have spent their first night settling into their new home at Nelson's Brook Waimarama Sanctuary. Samantha Gee was there. Audio
Predator Free Wellington faces funding shortfall
Predator Free Wellington is facing a shortfall of $1.75 million a year, due to a drop in government funding. Environment reporter Kate Green took a tour of its workshop. Audio
'Most valuable cargo ever': Little spotted kiwi return to Nelson
There are hopes the kiwi will thrive outside a sanctuary similar to what has unfolded in Wellington.
Native jumping spider discovered in Rotorua forest
Tess Brunton reports on a newly discovered native spider, big on eyes and small of genitalia Audio
Rare snail saved from mining captured laying egg on camera
DOC has looked after the Powelliphanta augusta snail for 12 years. Video
Social housing for crayfish
We're heading to the Bay of Plenty where a special project is underway to restore marine life. Audio
School students trapping rats as part of Capital Kiwi project
Students at a small, semi-rural school west of Wellington City are trapping rats in the playground and feeding them to the eels. Makara Model School is helping to protect the 200 kiwi now living in… Audio
Mākara rat-catching drive keeps Wellington kiwis (and eels) alive
Young students clear traps daily and learn valuable lessons about the circle of life.
