Conservation
Could keeping cats at home become New Zealand’s norm?
While it might be "unusual" for a council to ask people to stop their cats from roaming, a predator-free organisation says there are good reasons to do it.
'Sparrows chased away a falcon' - Sanctuary prepares to unleash rats to stop pest birds
A Waikato wetland is bringing in rats as a last resort to try to scare off half a million sparrows and starlings around pest-free Lake Rotopiko. Audio
Why we should consider banning pet parrots
Opinion - Birds sold in the pet trade are often colourful and charismatic creatures. But there are negative aspects of the pet trade that warrant a closer look.
West Coast kelp decline and marine heatwave under examination
The Department of Conservation is looking at the decline of 'old growth' kelp beds along the Coast Road and the effects of the marine heatwave on its five marine reserves on the West Coast.
From 'functionally extinct' to thriving: How the South Island kākā made a comeback in Abel Tasman National Park
Conservationists are celebrating the success of a wild kākā breeding programme at the top of the South Island. Audio
First wild kiwi egg laid in Wellington in over a century
The egg was produced by one of 11 North Island brown kiwi released into the wild last year. Audio
Green light for drone project tracking Māui dolphins
The Civil Aviation Authority has approved a project that aims to gather more precise data on the world's rarest dolphin.
Tracking Wellington's newly-released kiwi
We're checking in with Wellington's newly-released kiwi. Last November, for the first time in around 100 years, eleven North Island brown kiwi were released into the Makara hills after an ambitious… Audio
Southland's warm weather, lack of rain raises fears of water shortage
Water levels could recede to the point that normal water use might impact environmental health, officials are warning.
New species of New Zealand gecko hidden in plain sight
A new species of gecko has been lurking right under our noses, researchers say.
How to support native birds in your backyard
Around half of New Zealand households feed birds in their backyard. But mostly with bread and seeds, which won't attract our native manu. Dr Margaret Stanley shares tips for safely feeding… Audio
Oil spill at Timaru beach contained
Ten to 20 litres of oil were discharged from a stormwater outlet at Pātītī Point on Wednesday.
Aotearoa's Hidden History: The Father of NZ Conservation
The second episode in a six part series looking at some lesser known events and personalities in New Zealand's history. Today Thomas looks at Richard Henry, who laid the blueprint for the modern… Audio
Eradication efforts stepped up on previously predator-free Fiordland islands
The Department of Conservation is working to stamp out stoats on Chalky Island and rats on Resolution Island this summer.
Rare species of skink discovered after cat brings it to owner's attention
In a case of look what the cat dragged in, a rare native skink has been discovered in Taranaki for the first time and may even be a completely new species.
West Coast kelp beds disappearing
Repeated marine heatwaves have seen most 'old growth' kelp beds along the Coast Road between Greymouth and Westport disappear or dwindle in the past 20 years.
Nature's best: Our Changing World's 2022 highlights
Our Changing World has compiled a best of list for 2022 - perfect for summer listening and road trips.
Second rare bird killed in six months on Taranaki roads
The large stocky herons - one of the rarest wetland birds in the world - are notoriously secretive and deemed nationally critical in New Zealand.
Kiwi reintroduced to Wellington hills after 100 years
Paul Ward first appeared on Nine to Noon in 2018 when he outlined an ambitious plan to reintroduce wild kiwi to Wellington within five years. Four years later, 13 North Island brown have been released… Audio
Graduation day for predator-free apprentices
The first cohort of an apprenticeship programme aimed at ridding Aotearoa of pests and boosting the conservation workforce have started graduating.
