Environment
Skeleton of extinct 'hypercarnivore' that had a taste for dinosaurs unearthed
The skeleton was nearly complete and the skull was in such good condition that its teeth still bore a coating of enamel, the study's lead author says.
The world's biggest iceberg has broken up
A23a has held the "largest current iceberg" title several times since the 1980s, occasionally being surpassed by larger but shorter-lived icebergs.
Sand mining to cease at Pākiri after settlement with Māori Trust
In Aotearoa, a small community is celebrating a huge win against 80 years of sand mining on their coastline. Audio
Maori community win after years-long battle over sand mining
In Aotearoa, a small Maori community is celebrating a huge win against 80 years of sand mining on their coastline. Audio
India's growing lion population cause for celebration, but also a problem
The lions were hunted to the brink of extinction in India, before a ban on killing the cats was put in place in Gujarat a century ago.
South Australia bans fish-shaped plastic soy sauce containers
Any plastic fish containers with a lid, cap or stopper, containing less than 30ml of soy sauce have been banned.
At least 800 dead after Afghanistan earthquake
At least 800 people have been killed, and thousands are feared injured, after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan. Afghan journalist Ali Latifi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Backcountry takahē make a comeback
Twice believed to be extinct, takahē are now returning to our wild spaces.
DOC's new campaign puts NZ's population at 695 billion
Most of us know what New Zealand's human population is, and the Department of Conservation says we can now say the same for our plants and animals. Audio
Plans for Conservation Minister to make all decisions
Alarm over proposed changes could result in the Minister having the sole decision making power over conservation land. Audio
DOC launches campaign to raise funds
DOC's launching a huge campaign to increase awareness about the fragility of nature and help drum up some funds for its work. DOC's deputy director general Sia Aston spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Oyster farmers north of Auckland to meet with Fisheries Minister Shane Jones
Oyster farmers north of Auckland are hoping a meeting with Fisheries Minister Shane Jones might mean a step towards saving their local industry. Oyster farmer Dave Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Historic anomaly': Changes on the way for family fishing licences
As it stands, family fishing licences only allow the primary holder to fish alone and stand or vote in Fish & Game elections.
Graham Leonard: Latest research on flooding
Volcanologist and Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist, Graham Leonard is back this week covering the challenge of flooding in Aotearoa. Audio
Filling streets with trees
Communities worldwide are planting trees. In New Zealand. Hāwera has 7.5% tree canopy, Picton has nearly 59%. The average across all NZ towns and cities is 19%. Audio
Critter of the Week Merch is BACK!
Critter of the Week merch is back!
THE LINK TO ORDER A BAG, A TEE OR A HOODIE IS HERE!
That's right, you can proudly show off your favourite endangered critter.
Orders close on October 6th, with… Audio
Dead Stoat mystery on Stewart island solved
The dead stoat unexpectedly found on a track on stoat-free Rakiura/Stewart Island last month was likely transported there from the mainland according to the DOC. DOC's National Eradication Manager… Audio
Conservation groups call for emergency fishing ban to save hoiho
The fate of one of the world's rarest penguins is on a knife-edge as breeding season gets underway.
Canadian miner advances deep sea mining plans in Pacific waters
The Metals Company is advancing deep sea mining ambitions with Nauru and Tonga, bypassing UN oversight by leveraging a United States regulatory pathway.
Young Māori prepare to attend COP30 in Brazil
A group of 10 rangatahi Māori have been selected from more than 60 applicants to represent their iwi at one of the world's largest climate change conferences. Audio