Conservation
National parks 'not places for motor-powered recreation'
Electric bikes have no place in the Tongariro National Park, despite a government proposal to allow them, says an outdoor advocate. Audio
90% of marine sanctuaries understaffed
Kathryn Ryan talks to Dr David Gill, the author of a study which has found the vast majority of Marine Protected Areas are underfunded and understaffed, preventing them from meeting their full… Audio
The unique flora and fauna of Madagascar
More than 80 percent of Madagascar's 14,883 plant species are found nowhere else in the world. Eric Miller is the President of the Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group, and will soon be visiting New… Audio, Gallery
Tracking kākāpō the smart way
Smart electronic transmitters are revolutionising the way Department of Conservation rangers keep track of kākāpō. Audio
Tracking kākāpō the smart way
Smart electronic transmitters are revolutionising the way Department of Conservation rangers keep track of kākāpō.
AudioGeorge Farrant on preserving historic Auckland
Auckland Council's Principal Heritage Advisor George Farrant has overseen the restoration of the Civic Theatre, the Auckland Town Hall, the Auckland Art Gallery and The Pah Homestead. Audio
Killing for Conservation
Are we wrong to push the idea that native species are 'good' and exotic 'bad'? Audio
Watercare says Akld is still a way off worst case scenario
Watercare says Auckland is still a way off the worst case scenario as the city faces its biggest water crisis in more than 20 years. Video, Audio
Auckland facing worst water crisis in 20 years
Aucklanders have been told to conserve water as the city faces its worst water crisis in more than 20 years. Watercare spokesman Mark Bourne joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Haven - the story of a tropical seabird island
A visit to tropical Cousin Island in the Seychelles reveals that predator-free islands the world over are a haven for wildlife. Audio, Gallery
Haven - the story of a tropical seabird island
A visit to tropical Cousin Island in the Seychelles reveals that predator-free islands the world over are a haven for wildlife.
AudioConservation Minister heads to Auckland Islands
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry is visiting sub-antarctic islands to see what a predator-free New Zealand would look like.
Whenuanui Farm
Helensville farmers Dianne and Richard Kidd have wanted to enter the Farm Environment Awards for years, but it wasn't until last year that Auckland farmers were invited to enter – so they did, and… Audio
Whenuanui Farm
Helensville farmers Dianne and Richard Kidd have wanted to enter the Farm Environment Awards for years, but it wasn't until last year that Auckland farmers were invited to enter – so they did, and…
AudioTrampers in Taranaki stuck in the mud after Lonely Planet nod
Taranaki's status as "the second best region to visit in the world" is putting pressure on the Pouakai Crossing and creating a muddy mess.
Tourist numbers at 'tipping point' on NZ hikes
Tramping groups say tourists are spoiling Kiwis' great outdoors experience. DOC says the wilderness experience is still possible - you just won't have a 20-bunk hut to yourself.
Japanese ship caught with slaughtered whale in Australian waters - Sea Shepherd
The conservation group Sea Shepherd has released pictures showing a dead protected minke whale on board a Japanese whaling ship, allegedly inside Australia's whale sanctuary.
Survey company would pay for whale necropsies
A company doing seismic surveys near Cook Strait says it would fund a necropsy on any whale stranded near active operations.
Hope for rare bird in Marlborough Sounds
The endangered sparrow-sized mohua appears to be gaining a foothold on Blumine Island.
NZers urged to stop aggro ant's spread
Holiday-makers are being asked to help control a pest ant that can kill native insects, lizards and newborn chicks.
