Conservation
Good news for Kaikōura's Hutton shearwaters
The first ground visit to the Hutton's shearwater breeding colony since the November 2017 Kaikōura earthquake shows damage not as bad as feared.
AudioProtecting nature on private land
The Queen Elizabeth II National Trust is celebrating 40 years of helping landowners protect 4,400 pieces of land with high conservation values Audio
Protecting nature on private land
The Queen Elizabeth II National Trust is celebrating 40 years of helping landowners protect 4,400 pieces of land with high conservation values
AudioThe 1769 Garden
The 1769 Garden commemorates the first encounter between Maori and the crew of the Endeavour, under the command of Captain James Cook, at Gisborne in October 1769. Audio
The 1769 Garden
The 1769 Garden commemorates the first encounter between Maori and the crew of the Endeavour, under the command of Captain James Cook, at Gisborne in October 1769.
AudioOur Changing World for 16 November 2017
Protecting nature on private land with the QEII Trust, and creating the 1769 Garden to mark the first encounter between Maori and Captain Cook. Audio
Our Changing World for 16 November 2017
Protecting nature on private land with the QEII Trust, and creating the 1769 Garden to mark the first encounter between Maori and Captain Cook.
AudioCouncils called upon to cull stray cats
Conservationists want local councils to take on the job of culling stray cats, saying the SPCA's policy of trying to find homes for them is not helping high-risk native wildlife. Audio
Maori, conservationists hikoi to river
Local hapu and the Walking Access Commission staked a claim today to access the Wairua River by driving though the middle of a dairy farm owned by the chairman of the Northland Regional Council. Audio
Sea lion deaths: $5k reward offered
A $5000 reward is being offered for information about the shooting deaths of two endangered sea lions in the Catlins this year.
Snow leopards change spots, no longer 'endangered'
Snow leopards have been taken off the endangered species list, but experts warn they're still at risk.
Bringing Kirk's tree daisy back to Wellington
Kohurangi, or Kirk's tree daisy, is rare in the Wellington region, but botanists are taking on the challenge of bringing it back to the city. Audio, Gallery
Bringing Kirk's tree daisy back to Wellington
Kohurangi, or Kirk's tree daisy, is rare in the Wellington region, but botanists are taking on the challenge of bringing it back to the city.
AudioPoison-drop protesters deny attack on Nick Smith
A community group against a bait drop in Nelson is denying any involvement in an attack against National MP Nick Smith. Audio
National would double hut costs for tourists
International visitors will pay double for huts and campsites on New Zealand's top five Great Walks if National is re-elected, the party says.
Border control inadequate, trees at risk - lobby group
The conservation and tree protection organisation The Tree Council, says a new fungal disease wiping out Hawaii's native pohutukawa could easily spread to New Zealand because our border control is so… Audio
Set nets killing 'hundreds' of penguins each year - Forest & Bird
Hundreds of penguins are likely dying in fishing nets each year but almost none of it is being reported, a conservation group says. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 24 July 1027
Four people dead in election related violence in Papua New Guinea; Marine conservationists survey a massive garbage patch floating in the Pacific; Vanuatu pushes ahead with controversial tax reforms… Audio
A genetic helping hand for conservation
Four scientists talk about genetics and how it can help in the conservation of rare birds such as little spotted kiwi. Audio
A genetic helping hand for conservation
Four scientists talk about genetics and how it can help in the conservation of rare birds such as little spotted kiwi.
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