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Wheel of Fortune
Malcolm Smith and Robyn Curtis-Smith have transformed an abandoned West Coast gold mining valley into fertile farmland for their cattle. They've also built a house and a huge waterwheel that generates… Audio, Gallery
Birds call out 1080 silent forest claim
The use of 1080 for pest control is supported by a range of conservation and farming organisations, but opponents claim forests fall silent when the poison is dropped, saying this is evidence of harm… Audio
Cameras spying on New Zealand's pests
The Department of Conservation is using motion sensitive cameras to monitor predators like rats and stoats and see if 1080 baits are actually working. Audio
Detectives study anti-1080 threat letter
Police are studying a hand-written letter threatening to shoot down Department of Conservation helicopters.
Anti-1080 letter claims sika release
The Department of Conservation has received a letter claiming responsibility for the "eco-terrorism" release of deer into Taranaki forest.
Two alleging 1080 poisoning still waiting for answers
Two women who believe they were poisoned by 1080 more than three years ago say it's ridiculous they are still waiting for answers from health officials. Gwen Gardner and her sister were having a… Audio
DoC 'disgusted' by anti-1080 activist stunt
The Department of Conservation is 'disgusted' by what it's describing as an anti-1080 protest in the Taranaki region. DoC alleges activists illegally released 50 sika deer into North Taranaki… Audio
Toxin reportedly dropped in Whanganui public park
The Whanganui District Council is investigating whether the controversial 1080 pest control pellets were dropped at Virginia Lake public reserve, after photos appeared on social media. The Department… Audio
Community group takes legal action over poison drop
A community group has gone to the High Court in Wellington, seeking to stop a proposed aerial drop of poison at the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary in Nelson.
New regulations on 1080 "a white-wash" say protesters
The Government has announced new rules regulating the use of 1080 poison. But protesters warn the changes will do nothing to help New Zealand become predator-free. Audio
New nationwide policies for 1080 to be rolled out
The government will set rules for 1080 to apply throughout the country, rather than having different regulations within each regional council.
Taranaki stream returns positive test for 1080
Opponents of 1080 have accused the Department of Conservation of downplaying the discovery of traces of the pest control poison in a Taranaki stream. Audio
1080 opponents reach agreement with DOC
DOC has reached an agreement with people opposed to 1080 which could see future poison drops in the Mt Taranaki area canned. Audio
1080 spilled from DOC helicopter as it took off
Newly-released documents show a helicopter carrying out a 1080 poison drop near Lake Manapouri spilled some bait as it left its loading site.
Dave Hansford - 1080 A poisonous debate
Dave Hansford is the author of Protecting Paradise: 1080 and the fight to save New Zealand's wildlife. Hansford argues the science is clear: 1080 is a vital tool in the battle to save our forests and… Audio
1080 and science denial: an Our Changing World summit
A new book, Protecting Paradise, investigates the science of 1080, its use in protecting native wildlife in New Zealand, and the wider issue of science denial and science reporting in the media. Audio
1080 protesters threatened staff, damaged property - DOC
Protesters have threatened DOC staff and damaged property over 1080 use, the department says. Audio
Complaints of threats against DOC staff over 1080
Complaints to police of threats to DOC workers on the West Coast are being blown out of proportion, an anti-1080 campaigner says.
Concern over timing of West Coast 1080 drop
DOC and health officials have moved to reassure the public that 1080 poison drops on the West Coast are being done safely and are within the rules. Video
NZ not winning war on pests, says environment watchdog
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Jan Wright believes 1080 is just holding the line in the battle for New Zealand's native birds - and she wants to see the country win the war. Audio