Conservation
Large fire in Tongariro National Park, call to avoid area
Firefighters and helicopters were working into the evening to battle the blaze.
How concerned should we be about hornets arriving in New Zealand?
Hornet-watcher Phil Lester is a professor of ecology and entomology at Victoria University of Wellington. Audio
Conservation Boards set to lose functions under new law
Unease is building over law changes that could see Conservation Boards sidelined.
Flying insect traps being used on Auckland's North Shore
North Shore residents are likely to come across flying insect traps hanging from trees in the coming days. RNZ's Victor Waters reports. Audio
Wild deer plunder pasture, plants and profits in Westland
Feral deer in South Westland are devouring native forest, farm pasture and profits - but DOC has neither the budget nor a plan to do anything about it.
Why commercial fishing is still allowed in 'protected' zones
The Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tīkapa Moana, a City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn.
Kaikoura locals reminded to look for distressed birds
Locals and visitors to Kaikoura are being reminded to look out for distressed birds which may have crash landed. Hutton's Shearwater Charitable Trust chair, Ted Howard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
City Councillor slams "protected" gulf zones that still allow fishing
A City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn that the Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tikapa Moana. Audio
Council issues warning over bird attacks in Wellington
The Bird of the Year winner has its talons out in Wellington - where people are being attacked on a popular bush walk by nesting karearea, New Zealand falcons. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
DOC asks southern farmers to help spot endangered kakī
The native black stilt birds mostly call Mackenzie Basin's braided rivers and wetlands home, but conservation staff expect they could be on the move following recent storms.
Conservationist slams Biosecurity NZ over hornet response
Former Far North beekeeper and pest trapper Brad Windust is sounding the alarm over a lack of urgency shown by authorities over eradicating the pest.
Invasive millipede spreads beyond Wellington
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has now confirmed the millipede has been found in New Plymouth, and that it's also awaiting samples of a specimen from Nelson.
Chatham Island shag-tracking programme captures fascinating skill
A programme has shown Chatham Island shags have amazing capabilities, when it comes to sourcing food.
Critter of the Week: Celaenia aka Bird Dropping Spiders
If you're stuck for a Halloween costume, this week's critter could be a source of inspiration… or not! Meet the bird-dropping spiders (Celaenia species)
Extra extra! Join Forest & Bird CEO Nicola… Audio
'Plugging holes in a dam': Native birds facing extinction after beech seed drop
Rats and stoats will explode in numbers, eat all the seeds and look to supplement their diet with birds.
Critter of the Week: Water Spider aka dolomedes aquaticus
The critter of the week is the water spider, Dolomedes aquaticus! This spider has a special affinity with water, spending most of their time near braided rivers. Dolomedes spiders are also called… Audio
The Kiwi cop fighting poaching efforts in Africa
Trainee New Zealand police detective Amber Chauval has just returned from Nambia where she spent time with an anti-poaching unit at the Zannier Reserve. It was her fourth trip to Africa, she's… Audio
Why Aucklanders need to be on the lookout for hornets
Now to news coming out of Auckland -Biosecurity NZ is urging people to be on the lookout for yellow legged hornets. Why you might ask? Well, for the first time, a yellow legged hornet queen has been… Audio
Warning to watch for tired birds, blown away nestlings
People are being urged to watch for exhausted seabirds and tiny nestlings blown from their nests in the wild weather.
Long-awaited West Coast conservation plan paused amid uncertainty
The decision to pause is pragmatic but also disappointing, says the Conservation Board chairperson.
