Native Birds
Bird Funding Crisis - Nicola Toki
New Zealand's native birds have encountered all sorts of challenges to stay alive over the past century or two - introduced pests, predators and loss of habitat. But now their struggle for survival is… Audio
SPCA under fire over stray cat programme
One of the country's top wildlife vets has criticised the SPCA for neutering stray cats and sending them back into the wild.
Three more takahē for Motutapu
Three takahē have been released onto Motutapu Island, a fortnight after four of the endangered birds were shot dead during a botched pukeko cull.
Tui suffer lead poisoning
For the first time ever tui have been found with lead poisoning and nobody can figure out how it got into the birds' food chain. Audio
Tui discovered with lead poisoning for the first time ever
For the first time ever, tui have been found with lead poisoning. Audio
Wellington Zoo vet nurse - Sarah van Herpt
Rehabilitation of native birds and zoo animals. The zoo has just had its busiest summer, with 50-60 sick and traumatised native birds admitted to the hospital each month. Ex zoo-keeper, now vet nurse… Audio
Pets as predators on DoC's pest-free islands
The Department of Conservation is warning pet owners to keep their furry friends well away from predator-free islands after a cat jumped over the side of a boat and survived four and a half months on… Audio
Orokonui - Dunedin's Ecosanctuary
The vision of the Orokonui Ecosanctuary is to recreate Otago coastal forest to the way it was before humans arrived in New Zealand Audio
Orokonui - Dunedin's Ecosanctuary
The vision of the Orokonui Ecosanctuary is to recreate Otago coastal forest to the way it was before humans arrived in New Zealand
AudioThe 'Bird Rescue Lady' of Great Barrier Island
Great Barrier Island's Karen Walker looks after sick, injured and orphaned birds, such as banded rails, black petrels and pateke Audio
The 'Bird Rescue Lady' of Great Barrier Island
Great Barrier Island's Karen Walker looks after sick, injured and orphaned birds, such as banded rails, black petrels and pateke
AudioFeed the Birds
If you want to attract native birds to your garden, putting out bread may not be the right thing to do. Audio
Feed the Birds
If you want to attract native birds to your garden, putting out bread may not be the right thing to do.
AudioThe Dark Side of Being An Urban Parrot - Kaka and Lead
The kaka from Zealandia Sanctuary are an urban success story, but they are developing lead poisoning, probably from chewing roofing nails and old lead paint. Audio
The Dark Side of Being An Urban Parrot - Kaka and Lead
The kaka from Zealandia Sanctuary are an urban success story, but they are developing lead poisoning, probably from chewing roofing nails and old lead paint.
AudioWaitaha Penguin Out, Yellow-Eyed Penguin In
A new study shows that yellow-eyed penguins colonised New Zealand within just a few decades of the Waitaha penguin becoming extinct Audio
Waitaha Penguin Out, Yellow-Eyed Penguin In
A new study shows that yellow-eyed penguins colonised New Zealand within just a few decades of the Waitaha penguin becoming extinct
AudioKiwi-safe Dogs
Project Kiwi Trust on the Coromandel Peninsula runs kiwi-avoidance courses for dogs and their owners Audio
Kiwi-safe Dogs
Project Kiwi Trust on the Coromandel Peninsula runs kiwi-avoidance courses for dogs and their owners
AudioScience Behind 1080 Use in Conservation
The aerial use of 1080 poison to kill rats, mice, stoats and possums across large areas of conservation land is having positive results for native birds. Audio
