Conservation
Kōura research to focus on Parininihi Marine Reserve
Craypots will be placed at 50 locations inside the reserve and a further 50 points outside it.
Iwi takes legal action to stop changes to Conservation Act
Proposed changes include streamlining and centralising conservation land management, and a review of Section 4 of the Conservation Act.
Taranaki environmental and conservation work recognised
Young trappers helping preserve biodiversity, a charity diverting waste from landfill and farmers leading the way with freshwater mahi are among the winners of the regional council's Environmental…
Why are there so few rules for biodiversity-damaging cats?
The government seems uninterested in the problem, but there are many different people desperate to get cats under control - including a National Party MP.
NZ's biggest regional park re-opens after 1080 pest control
The operation in Hūnua Ranges, Waharau and Whakatiwai began in August, and was completed in late October.
'Going backwards': Concern mounts over wilding pine threat
Environment Southland acting CEO Rob Phillips said about $25 million was needed to tackle the issue, on top of the "ballpark" $20 million already spent.
Gareth Morgan happy to see feral cat 'crime family' added to official hit list
Not a fan of letting cats wander where they please, he is thrilled the government has stopped "pussyfooting" around the issue. Audio
Feral cats to be added to Predator Free 2050 hitlist
"Stone cold killers". That's how Conservation Minister Tama Potaka describes feral cats, which he's just added to the Predator Free 2050's hitlist. It means that feral cats will join the likes of… Audio
Why this is the year of the kākāpō
Kākāpō numbers are recovering at such a rate that we are running out of pest-free islands to put them on.
The year of the kakapo
Kakapo numbers are recovering at such a rate that we are running out of pest-free islands to put them on. Audio
Luxon's 'broken promise' on feral cats
The omission of feral cats from the country's Predator Free plan has perplexed conservationists. Audio
At-risk yellowhead mohua returned to Matukituki Valley after long absence
The birds were among the most abundant species in South Island forests in the 19th century, but now number fewer than 500.
'Almost prehistoric': Rare pink grasshopper discovered in Mackenzie Basin
The unusual colouring makes the species particularly stand out to predators.
'Not meant to be around here': Sub-Antarctic bird ends up in Auckland
BirdCare says more species, like the white-headed petrel, are being found sick or hurt in Auckland.
Find out about an award-winning community project in Taranaki.
A Taranaki programme which provides training and pathways into work has won an environmental award. Tupu a Nuku is delivered by local iwi Ngati Maru and helps rangatahi develop conservation skills… Audio
No plans to spray invading hornets - yet
Spraying to eradicate the yellow legged hornet is not currently in Biosecurity New Zealand's plans. Audio
Metre long feral cats being trapped in remote national parks
Nearly metre-long feral cats are being trapped in some of our most remote national parks. Farah Hancock reported from Fiordland National Park Audio
'Reinvasion is inevitable': Joy over zero possums short-lived
A recent pest control operation in Wainuiomata momentarily knocked the possum population down to zero - the lowest result recorded in the area for 20 years.
Reward for information on sea lions killings extended
A $55,000 reward for information leading to those responsible for killing endangered sea lions in the Catlins a year ago has been extended to cover the killing of three sea lions at the Waitaki River…
Nesting penguins put Taranaki bach rebuild on hold
The Vile family are now patiently waiting for a chick to fledge. Audio
