Conservation
'Spectacular' Manganui Gorge bridge closer to finish
Specialist builders working from ropes and in sync with helicopters have erected two bridge masts that now tower over the Manganui Gorge on Taranaki Maunga.
How endangered dolphins could shut down the SailGP
An independent environmental consultant will have the power to stop or delay SailGP races if endangered dolphins are sighted too close to the boats.
Fish out of water - How to grow fish on land
People and livestock gobble so much fish that the seas soon won’t keep up. Is the answer to grow fish on land? Kate Evans meets scientists figuring out the puzzles of how to farm some of New Zealand’s… Audio
Wellington Zoo's giraffe habitat gets first-ever expansion
A growing family needs more room - and for giraffes that's no exception.
Almost 20 tarāpunga gulls found dead in Kaikōura's South Bay
The Department of Conservation says they were found with injuries believed to be caused by dogs.
More volunteers needed to protect Hihi in Northland
The hihi (stitchbird) was once found throughout the North Island the species suffered catastrophic declines resulting in near extinction. Hihi Conservation Charitable Trust spokesman Kevin Parker… Audio
Kiwi restoration project's uncertain future: 'It's all about breeding success'
Work to restore kiwi to a 23,000 hectare patch of the lower North Island is making progress, but the future of the project remains uncertain.
DOC issues plastics plea after toroa chick dies in Dunedin
The 10-day old northern royal albatross died after swallowing soft plastic that was regurgitated by its parent at Taiaroa Head.
Animal management fence, new way to protect threatened species
Gallagher Animal Management have been providing fencing for animals on farms since1938, and now they're catering to a new demand: domestic pets. Audio
New law could see second Mount Vic tunnel fast-tracked
Shane Jones says no one should be surprised if consenting for the promise tunnel is fast-tracked. Audio
DOC boss' blunt assessment of funding situation
Penny Nelson says every year they're having to do more with less - "the department is not currently financially sustainable".
Fatu Hiva monarch chick hand-reared by Auckland Zoo
A breakthrough has been made for a bird on the brink.
The world population of the critically endangered Fatu Hiva monarch has risen thanks to Auckland Zoo and the Polynesian Ornithological Society.
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Mining lobby group looking forward to consent changes
A mining industry lobby group says it is looking forward to the Government's unveiling of a proposed bill to 'fast track' consenting aimed at improving the speed of approval for major infrastructure… Audio
'Squadron' of kiwi to be released near Wellington
The birds are coming from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato. Audio
Kina-nomics - The kina are taking over, what can we do?
Kina numbers are exploding on some of our reefs, decimating seaweed habitats. Could this problem be solved by eating them? Kate Evans investigates the potential of kina-nomics. Audio
Officials prepping for inevitable bird flu 'tsunami'
The highly infectious H5N1 strain's been killing millions of animals around the world. NZ has been relatively protected from it due to its isolated location. Audio
Our Changing World: Fixing kina barrens
Kina numbers are exploding on some of our reefs, decimating seaweed habitats. Could this problem be solved by eating them? Kate Evans investigates the potential of kina-nomics. Audio
One of world's most devastating tree diseases found in Waikato
The tree disease is aggressive and can kill infected elms within three weeks.
Long-tailed bat the weight of a AAA battery believed to be NZ's oldest
The bat, known as T7787, is at least 26 and "going a little grey", DOC says.
26 year old long tailed bat recorded in Fiordland
The long tailed pekapeka, believed to be Aotearoa's oldest, was recorded this summer as part of a Department of Conservation monitoring programme in Fiordland. Known as T7787, she is at least 26 years… Audio