Conservation
Annual whale and dolphin count underway
The Countrywide Whale and Dolphin Count started on Friday and will run through to Sunday.
Cameras reveal more kiwi than possum on Taranaki range
Dozens of cameras installed on the Kaitake Range in Taranaki are revealing the success stemming from five years of intensive predator control.
Stars, soil and whakapapa - 'We're just caretakers really'
This Matariki, the stars align for Mark and Susannah Guscott - award winners bringing whakapapa and astronomy together on their sixth-generation Wairarapa farm. Audio
Why 'cute' pets are now included in pest management plan
The Bay of Plenty has added cute and charismatic critters to its pest list, along with changes to how other pests are categorised.
Olympic sailor Blair Tuke on protecting the oceans
Kara and Mark catch up with Blair Tuke is an Olympic and America’s Cup champion sailor. Audio
The Panel Denise Le Strange-Corbet and Anton Matthews Part 2
This half hour the panel hears from Predator Free Wellington and the disturbing news that we may be losing thousands of baby birds every day. [picture id="4M1DIAQ_copyrightīmage_279679" crop="16x10"… Audio
A new concrete alternative made of pumice and seashells
There are certain materials we just can't go without, and one of them is concrete. Unfortunately, the production of cement leaves a large carbon footprint - it's estimated it's responsible for between… Audio
Falcon breeding programme to start in Timaru
A new falcon breeding programme will soon start up in Timaru. New Zealand Raptors Trust Chair Jenni Fraser spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Unacceptable': Hundreds of native seabirds killed in trawler catch
Forest & Bird is demanding more information about the more than 200 seabirds that were accidentally caught and killed by a fishing trawler in Te Waewae Bay in Southland earlier this year.
DOC caring for 2000 snails after mining destroys home
But an OIA reveals hundreds of thousands of dollars has been spent to do so.
New bridge, walkway protecting historic Taranaki pā opens
The completed project cost about $2 million.
Pūkaha Wildlife Centre replaces board to find 'stable financial footing'
The not-for-profit wildlife centre put out a plea for financial help last week.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 June 2025
In today's episode, the Maritime Union is concerned over the latest breakdown of the beleaguered Aratere ferry, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission says a near-miss between a plane and a… Audio
Protecting Kaikōura’s little penguins with secret safe zones
Dogs, cats and humans add to the kororā's problems - they are also affected by starvation at sea.
A bold dream gets a cut as Predator Free 2050 Ltd is disestablished
Predator Free 2050 was hit by a budget blow, and now the 'moonshot' goal is under threat
New Zealand's predator-free future in peril
Predator Free 2050 was hit by a budget blow, and now the 'moonshot' goal is under threat. Audio
Vessel pulls up six tonnes of protected stony coral
A New Zealand vessel has pulled up six tonnes of protected stony coral in a single trawl. Deep Sea Conservation Coalition's Karli Thomas spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Landowners trying to safeguard native forests could be stopped
Landowners trying to safeguard native forests and wetlands could soon be turned away by the QEII National Trust. The conservation organisation said it is facing a funding crunch and from next month… Audio
PM and scientists in tit for tat over methane target
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is involved in a tit for tat with climate change scientists over plans to lower the country's methane target. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Predator Free 2050 committed to a 'professional and smooth transition' as it hands over years of work
The Crown-owned company's responsibilities are going to the Department of Conservation following news of its disestablishment.
