Takahe
How the takahe are helping climate change research
They're a national treasure but the origins of the takahe have long been a point of scientific debate. Dr Nic Rawlence co-authored new research on the birds, he speaks to Jesse. Audio
Alison Ballance: the rediscovery and recovery of the takahe
From being assumed extinct, to a healthy population of over 500 birds, the resurrection of the takahe is an incredible story. Audio
Bringing New Zealand's lost wonders back to life
Author Sarah Ell's new book Lost Wonders: Vanished Creatures of Aotearoa is an all-ages introduction to the vanished creatures of Aotearoa New Zealand, from the long extinct species to those now on… Audio
Our Changing World for 22 November 2018
The Department of Conservation celebrates 70 years since the momentous rediscovery of takahē in Fiordland with the families of the original discovery party members. Audio
Celebrating 70 years since takahē rediscovery
The Department of Conservation and special guests celebrate the dramatic rediscovery of the takahē in Fiordland, 70 years ago. Video, Audio
Celebrating 70 years since takahē rediscovery
The Department of Conservation and special guests celebrate the dramatic rediscovery of the takahē in Fiordland, 70 years ago.
Video, AudioTurnaround in takahē's fortunes
An expedition into Fiordland reveals that takahē numbers are on the rise, and there will soon be a new takahē population in Northwest Nelson. Audio
Turnaround in takahē's fortunes
An expedition into Fiordland reveals that takahē numbers are on the rise, and there will soon be a new takahē population in Northwest Nelson.
AudioOur Changing World for 15 March 2018
The good news is that takahē numbers are on the rise, while a marine heatwave has been bad news for South Island glaciers. Audio
'Fertile' endangered birds hatch a chick
Conservationists are shocked after a Takahe couple, believed to be infertile, hatched a chick together against all odds. Video, Audio
Takahē - back from the brink
Joan Watson was there when takahē were rediscoverd in 1948, and DOC ranger Glen Greaves says the population of the giant flightless bird has just reached 300. Video, Audio
Takahē - back from the brink
Joan Watson was there when takahē were rediscoverd in 1948, and DOC ranger Glen Greaves says the population of the giant flightless bird has just reached 300.
Video, AudioTakahe numbers hit a new high
The number of takahe has reached 300. It's a hard-won milestone for the giant flightless bird that was dramatically rediscovered in Fiordland almost 70 years ago. To find out more, see Our Changing… Audio
Andrew Digby: kakapo genomics and conservation
Former astronomer who became captivated with conservation when he came to New Zealand in 2006, and is now the scientist on the Kakapo Recovery team, providing advice to guide the conservation of the… Audio
Trained-up takahe released in Fiordland
A group of takahe chicks has been released into the Murchison Mountains of Fiordland - equipped with a new set of survival skills. Video
Young Takahe chicks released into the mountains of Fiordland
Queenstown reporter Peter Newport flew into the Murchison Mountains with Conservation Minister Maggie Barry to witness the release of the newly trained, bush-wise takahe chicks. Audio
Accidentally shot takahe
Takahe mistaken for pukeko and shot on Motutapu Island aren't the only ones. Other takahe were shot on Mana Island in 2008. Audio
Motutapu Island Takahe
Hunter and gun safety expert Brad Johnson talks about why the shooting of takahe on Motutapu Island shouldn't have happened. Audio
Takahe shooting case handed to police
The Department of Conservation has referred the case of two men who shot four takahe on Motutapu Island to the police. Audio
