Conservation
Flower of the Underworld - A Parasitic Treasure
New Zealand's most unusual flowering plant has a strong connection with a rare nocturnal mammal - and both are thriving in the forests of Pureora. Video, Audio
Flower of the Underworld - A Parasitic Treasure
New Zealand's most unusual flowering plant has a strong connection with a rare nocturnal mammal - and both are thriving in the forests of Pureora.
Video, AudioReframing the Great Outdoors
From home grown vegetables to living walls, rooftop and pop-up gardens, to the humble indoor plant: nature is taking centre stage with gardening enthusiasts happily showing off the fruits of their… Audio
Orokonui - Dunedin's Ecosanctuary
The vision of the Orokonui Ecosanctuary is to recreate Otago coastal forest to the way it was before humans arrived in New Zealand Audio
Orokonui - Dunedin's Ecosanctuary
The vision of the Orokonui Ecosanctuary is to recreate Otago coastal forest to the way it was before humans arrived in New Zealand
AudioA Devilish Cancer - Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease
In less than 20 years a rare contagious cancer has decimated Tasmanian devil numbers by 85 percent, but a vaccine may be on the way Audio
A Devilish Cancer - Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease
In less than 20 years a rare contagious cancer has decimated Tasmanian devil numbers by 85 percent, but a vaccine may be on the way
AudioPateke - New Homes for a Rare Duck
The pateke or brown teal population on Great Barrier Island is increasing due to cat trapping and the creation of new wetland homes Audio
Pateke - New Homes for a Rare Duck
The pateke or brown teal population on Great Barrier Island is increasing due to cat trapping and the creation of new wetland homes
AudioRestoring the Dawn Chorus at Windy Hill Sanctuary
Sixteen years and 44,000 dead rats later, the Windy Hill Sanctuary on Great Barrier Island finally has a dawn chorus Audio
Restoring the Dawn Chorus at Windy Hill Sanctuary
Sixteen years and 44,000 dead rats later, the Windy Hill Sanctuary on Great Barrier Island finally has a dawn chorus
AudioThe 'Bird Rescue Lady' of Great Barrier Island
Great Barrier Island's Karen Walker looks after sick, injured and orphaned birds, such as banded rails, black petrels and pateke Audio
The 'Bird Rescue Lady' of Great Barrier Island
Great Barrier Island's Karen Walker looks after sick, injured and orphaned birds, such as banded rails, black petrels and pateke
AudioVanishing Nature
A new book presents a comprehensive analysis of New Zealand's biodiversity loss and the drivers behind it Audio
Vanishing Nature
A new book presents a comprehensive analysis of New Zealand's biodiversity loss and the drivers behind it
AudioThree hatched tuatara eggs found could signal new population
Scientists say the discovery of three hatched tuatara eggs north of Dunedin could be a step towards re-establishing a tuatara population in the South Island. Audio
Strong man of the bush marks kiwi conservation milestone
On New Zealand Society, find out how one Kiwi 'chick' flew home to help another on its way. Audio
"Charismatic" Conservation - Dr Mike Dickison
A new study says private sponsorship of 'charismatic' species, such as the kakapo or kiwi, has been criticised as being an inefficient use of money. The Proceedings of the Royal Society B paper, says… Audio
Tahi Estate - A Conservation Estate with Economic Backbone
A decade ago two Auckland academics saw the potential to turn a rundown coastal cattle farm near Whangarei into an eco sanctuary. John Craig and Anne Stewart removed the roaming cattle and converted… Audio
'Team Rat' Completes World's Largest Island Eradication
The South Georgia Heritage Trust has just completed the third and final stage of the world's largest island rat eradication Audio
