Conservation
Our Changing World: How researchers are using AI
From the public service sector to businesses to individuals, AI's uptake across New Zealand has been rapid. And it's not just large language models. Claire Concannon meets researchers who are… Audio
Forest and Birds Bianca Ranson discusses concerns over bill
While conservation advocates are celebrating the passing of a new Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Bill, there's deep concern over compromises being made. Forest and Bird's Bianca Ranson spoke to Corin… Audio
Tama Potaka responds to marine protection bill criticism
A new bill has passed, creating New Zealand's largest network of coastal marine reserves, but with some commercial fishing allowed. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Project aims to eliminate predators from South Westland
Predator Free South Westland project aims to eliminate every possum, rat and stoat - and their goal is in sight. Audio
Rescued little blue penguins heading to new West Coast Wildlife Centre
Four rescued little blue penguins can't be released back into the wild - but they're about to get a new life at an exciting new experience opening in Franz Josef later this month. Troy Matich reports.
…More than just ChatGPT: The surprising ways AI is being used in Aotearoa
From modelling measles outbreaks to keeping track of Wellington's exploding kākā population, researchers are calling on AI to assist them with a vast array of projects.
Native lizards protected as condition of road construction near Levin
A four-hectare section of forest and grassland will soon become home to a population of lizards.
Deed cements Waitākere Ranges partnership
The new agreement between Te Kawerau ā Maki, Auckland Council and the Crown cements co-management of the heritage area. Audio
DOC expects to make $1m from paid parking trial at tourist hotspots
The first 20 minutes will be free with a rate of $5 per hour after.
Critter of the Week
It's been a big week for the endangered critters of Aotearoa New Zealand with the announcement of this year's Bird of the Year winner, the Karearea New Zealand Falcon. Forest and Bird Chief Executive… Audio
Conservation pioneer Dame Jane Goodall remembered as 'incredible human'
Goodall, who was a world-renowned conservationist, primatologist and ethnologist, has died at the age of 91. Audio
Changes to dog access at rural Auckland beach
Dog owners will not be able to walk their pets at a rural Auckland beach during breeding season of native shorebirds
Meet North Canterbury's Bush Janitor
Why is he known as the Bush Janitor and what is his vision for the rugged Island Hills Station? RNZ investigates. Audio
New Zealand's rural freshwater at risk, study finds
Canterbury, Waikato and Southland had the highest amounts of contamination.
Iwi-led conservation project awarded $6m funding boost
But other conservation programmes were also relying on that same funding.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30th September 2025
In today's episode, ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators, an emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the… Audio
Kiwi chicks in Wellington reach key survival milestone
Ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators. Project lead for Capital Kiwi Paul Ward spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Exceptional result': Kiwi chicks make fight weight
Wellington's Capital Kiwi Project says all 10 chicks it has been monitoring have put on enough weight to fight off predators.
Not kidding: Goat trained to join owner's hunting trips
His owner Alesha Tomasi said the two-year-old loved to swap his paddock for adventures in the hills. Audio
First fluttering shearwater returns to Cape Farewell
Yonga was translocated from the Marlborough Sounds three years ago.
