Conservation
DOC cashes in on West Coast's skink 'insurance' population
Nearly a decade after almost going extinct, Aotearoa's endemic cobble skink population is making a surprising comeback.
Whale pod may have to be euthanised: DOC
Thirty pilot whales remain stranded on Puponga Beach near Pakawau.
Mass whale stranding in Golden Bay
It is the third stranding in the area in the past two months.
No sightings of marine mammals at Sail GP, DOC says
The department have boats near the race zone with staff prepared to respond to any incidents involving protected wildlife.
Toxic algae warnings for rivers across Southland
A spate of toxic algae appearances in Southland has prompted warnings at rivers across the region.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15th January
On today's episode, the US National Weather Service is warning of powerful winds in the LA area, where several major fires are still largely uncontained, an unusually large number of homeowners will… Audio
Titans of the sea: The leatherback turtle
The past decade has seen an increase in the number of leatherback turtles feeding in our waters - but they are also in trouble. Audio
Hoiho/Yellow-eyed penguin faces potential extinction
A wildlife campaigner says the potential extinction of New Zealand's yellow-eyed penguins is partly due to "human interference". The Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust General Manager Anna Campbell spoke to… Audio
Canterbury woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' award
Leisa Elliott's property may look "derelict" but it still brings her joy, she says.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 13th January
On today's episode, at least 16 people are dead and over 12,000 buildings have burnt down from the deadly fires burning Los Angeles, an advocate for abuse in care survivors is calling on the… Audio
Conservation initiative sees whio numbers increase
A conservation initiative focused on protecting the endangered whio - or Blue Duck - says the aggressive trapping of rats and stoats has helped to successfully fledge over 120 chicks in the Waioeka… Audio
Fears of 'rogue rewilding' in Scotland after lynx captured by rangers
After a mammoth rescue effort, inquiries are being made into how the animals ended up roaming free in the Scottish Highlands.
DOC appealing for information after injured and dead whales spotted
It is an offence under the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 to disturb, harass, harm, injure or kill a sperm whale.
'Frustrating and distressing': DOC appeals for information after seabirds killed
Many seabirds are classified as absolutely protected under the Wildlife Act 1953.
Five whales found dead, eight refloated in seperate stranding
Dead pilot whales found this morning were from an earlier stranding, and not part of the pod of eight refloated this week, DOC says. Audio
Bringing back lizards in Central Otago
Conservationists are bringing endangered skinks back to the dryland wilderness of Central Otago.
SS3 - OCW - Tune into nature: Underdogs under the ledge
In New Zealand, lizards are as fascinating as they are endangered - there are 125 species and most of them give birth to live young and they’re true wildlife underdogs - so rare and out of sight… Audio
Whales successfully refloated at Farewell Spit
Two of the 10 whales have died but rescuers have managed to refloat the rest. Audio
Nature's milestones you may have missed
From cliff-scaling skinks to takahē on tramping tracks.
Fruit fly incursion: Strict fruit, vegetable restrictions to remain in place
Parts of Papatoetoe and Māngare will have movement restrictions in place for at least a fortnight as the search for more oriental fruit flies continues.
