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Undersized pāua and illegally gathered cockles seized
More than 150 undersized pāua and nearly 3000 cockles that were taken illegally were returned to the sea after operations by fisheries officers and police.
High pollution in South Asia linked to large number of miscarriages
Toxic air in India and other South Asian countries could be causing large numbers of miscarriages and stillbirths, scientists say.
Visitors to Taranaki Mounga urged to be prepared
With international travel thwarted by Covid-19, DOC expects many Kiwis will venture into public conservation land during the summer holidays.
Stalking the hills - the history of deer cullers
In the 1930s deer that had been introduced into New Zealand were declared a noxious pest. Originally brought over by colonists for trophy hunting - the animals were believed to be responsible for soil… Audio, Gallery
The magic of bird song
The Huka Falls tui singing what sounds a lot like the opening lines of an Annie Lennox song has been a summer hit on RNZ. Massey University professor Dianne Brunton, who specialises in the… Audio
Surf Lifesaving NZ on Waihi Beach shark attack
A woman died at Waihi Beach in the western Bay of Plenty on Thursday in what's believed to have been a shark attack at the holiday hotspot. Emergency services were called to Waihi Beach soon after… Audio
Shark attack shocks Waihi Beach community
The Waihi Beach community in Bay of Plenty is in shock after a woman died after being attacked a shark late yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Waihi Beach soon after 5pm after… Audio
Swimmers warned of toxic algae risk in Wellington rivers
Wellington authorities are urging people to check before they swim and to keep dogs on leads following toxic algae blooms in fresh waterways around the region.
Bookmarks: Nicola Toki
Nicola Toki joins Jesse to talk about her favourite books, songs, TV shows and podcasts! Audio
Trampers asked to be kaitiaki of Tongariro National Park
A campaign to encourage visitors to respect the special values of Tongariro National Park and the maunga has been launched by iwi and the Department of Conservation.
Watchdog fears for ancient New Plymouth trees
The Friends of Pukekura Park say New Plymouth's Brooklands and Pukekura parks are paying a heavy price for their popularity and it is calling for boardwalks to protect ancient pukatea trees.
Pukekura Park protection needed
A watchdog group says New Plymouth's Brooklands and Pukekura parks are paying a heavy price for their popularity and it's calling for boardwalks to protect ancient pukatea trees in the reserve. The… Audio
Photographing the country's fish
You all would have seen it - the poster detailing the fish of New Zealand's waters in every fish and chip shop in the country. Audio
Swapping chief executive role for climate change campaigning
Conor Twyford has shepherded Wgtn Sexual Abuse Help through some tough times in the past few years and surprised many when she stepped down from the chief executive's role after lockdown to go to NZEI… Audio
Where is safe to swim?
Now to a question a lot of New Zealanders may be asking themselves, just where is it safe to swim this summer?
This comes as the Auckland Council's Safeswim website showed a 'high risk' of illness… Audio
Getting wetapunga back in the treetops where they belong
One of the world's biggest insects is now back in Northland tree tops after more than 180 years. More than 120 wetapunga - the biggest of New Zealand's 11 species of giant weta - were released earlier… Audio
Finding ways to fix waste problems
Now to a young entreprenuer who's doing more than his part in the battle to reduce waste. Jayden Klinac is the founder and chief executive of For The Better Good - a bottled water company that… Audio
Marine pest found in Gisborne harbour
Routine checks of Gisborne's inner harbour have revealed the return of the marine pest, the Mediterranean fanworm.
Swimmers warned to stay out of rivers and lakes showing signs of toxic algae
A toxic algae watch is being carried out through the summer in rivers and lakes.
Boaties asked to report any sightings of small, rare dolphins
Boaties are encouraged to keep a lookout for rare dolphins this summer.
