Conservation
Key Wellington areas identified as vital to survival of native bird species
The city council has conducted its annual bird survey along 55km of coastline from Petone to Oteranga Bay.
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Simon Wilson Part 2
This half hour the panel talk to Suzanne Hills, a West Coast resident campaigning against the expansion of the Bathhurst coal mine and they hear from Robyn Cox, professor of literacy and education at… Audio
Critter of the Week: The impressive Golden Hunter Wasp
It's critter of the week time, and this week we're looking at the Golden Hunter Wasp. It's also known as the red spider wasp because they hunt spiders in a most impressive manner. Audio
Pūkaha Mt Bruce Wildlife Centre doors stay open after multi-million-dollar deal
The centre replaced its entire board last month after issuing an urgent plea for financial help.
Fears pests getting closer to Wellington using Transmission Gully
One conservationist worries a rise in ferrets caught along Wellington's highways means the pest is closer to getting to the city.
'Not just baking soda volcanoes': The science fair elevating mātauranga Māori
The fair was founded five years ago to engage more Rotorua children in science.
SpaceX debris trashes Mexican beach, home to endangered turtles
Rockets are scattering melted plastic and metal across turtle nesting sites, says conservation group Conibio.
Our Changing World: Our rarest freshwater fish
Our Changing World heads to the Mackenzie region in the South Island to meet one of New Zealand’s rarest fish – the lowland longjaw galaxias.
Dean Nelson, a senior biodiversity ranger at the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 July 2025
In today's episode, more than a thousand people are expected at Opaea Marae as Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp is laid to rest, friends and family of the farmer who was killed while trying… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, the weekend's severe storm devastated parts of the South Island, particularly the Tasman and Marlborough regions. The Prime Minister spoke on recent allegations that public money… Audio
Third person sentenced in relation to Awarua fire
She has been convicted and discharged in the Invercargill District Court.
Shot kea making good recovery
An injured kea, who was shot in February, is making his final steps to a full recovery after being relocated to a wildlife recovery facility.
Another council draws line in sand over seabed mining in Taranaki
A recent vote sees New Plymouth join Whanganui and South Taranaki district councils in formally opposing seabed mining. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, the Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last, the longest ad ever made in… Audio
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
