Albatross
Summer 34 – Three decades of albatross research
Journalist Rebekah White meets two people who have been counting albatrosses on remote islands in the subantarctic for more than three decades. Their research shows that at least one species is en… Video, Audio
Summer 34 – Three decades of albatross research
Journalist Rebekah White meets two people who have been counting albatrosses on remote islands in the subantarctic for more than three decades. Their research shows that at least one species is en…
AudioNew Zealand’s Antipodes Islands – remote, wild, and special
An ambitious project to rid the remote Antipodes Island of introduced mice proved successful in 2018. Claire Concannon visits the spectacular subantarctic island to meet the locals – from penguins to… Audio
New Zealand’s Antipodes Islands – remote, wild, and special
An ambitious project to rid the remote Antipodes Island of introduced mice proved successful in 2018. Claire Concannon visits the spectacular subantarctic island to meet the locals – from penguins to…
AudioOur Changing World – The Antipodes Islands
The rugged and remote Antipodes Islands are home to a fantastical array of wildlife – from pipits to elephant seals. Claire Concannon joins an expedition to the islands where researchers are counting… Audio
Kennedy Warne birds, birdsong and more
The Garden Bird Survey is upon us again. Kennedy talks about the trends from the results of a decade's worth of these surveys, which anyone can contribute to. Among the encouraging recent trends is… Audio
Northern Albatross Royal family on Taiaroa Head
RNZ's Lynn Freeman joins us for an update on the Royal Albatross family. Audio
Albatross found with plastic bottle in its stomach
The Department of Conservation says a plastic bottle found in the stomach of a southern royal albatross - or toroa - caused its death.
It says the bird was found in an emaciated condition by members… Audio
Seabirds at risk from fishing round the globe
Many of New Zealand's threatened seabirds are at danger from fishing across the Pacific. Audio
Seabirds at risk from fishing round the globe
Many of New Zealand's threatened seabirds are at danger from fishing across the Pacific.
AudioOur Changing World for 27 September 2018
A study into whether getting concussed while playing rugby makes players more likely to get concussion in the future, and trans-Pacific efforts to stop seabirds getting killed by fishing boats. Audio
Albatross webcam clicks soaring
After making its debut last year a webcam at an Otago albatross colony is a global hit. Audio, Gallery
Webcam star albatross chick home bound
Rangers have nursed a newborn Royal Albatross back to health and it will return to its nest tomorrow. Video
Webcam star Albatross chick in intensive care
Rangers found the newly-hatched albatross chick at Otago Peninsula's colony fly-blown and infested with maggots. Video
Drone crashes into Otago albatross colony
A drone has crashed into a protected albatross breeding site, sparking a warning from conservation officials.
CCTV needed on boats to prevent albatross deaths - Forest and Bird
Video cameras must be installed on all commercial fishing boats to prevent albatross and other seabirds becoming bycatch, Forest and Bird says. Audio
MPI needs tougher measures to protect albatross
Forest and Bird is calling for video monitoring of all commercial fishing vessels to ensure there is no repeat of the death of 38 albatrosses, caught on longlines by just one fishing boat, in April… Audio
Skipper faces $100k fine for deaths of 38 albatrosses
A commercial fisherman is facing a fine of up to $100,000 and could lose his boat because of the deaths of 38 albatrosses. Audio
Albatross numbers dive sharply
Scientists are puzzled over why the number of Antipodean wandering albatross has halved in the last 10 years.
Nesting Dunedin albatross couple go live on webcam
The "royalcam" live stream has been set up by the Department of Conservation to watch the northern royal albatross nesting at the Pukekura/Taiaroa Head. Audio
