Conservation
Gareth Morgan happy to see feral cat 'crime family' added to official hit list
Not a fan of letting cats wander where they please, he is thrilled the government has stopped "pussyfooting" around the issue. Audio
Feral cats to be added to Predator Free 2050 hitlist
"Stone cold killers". That's how Conservation Minister Tama Potaka describes feral cats, which he's just added to the Predator Free 2050's hitlist. It means that feral cats will join the likes of… Audio
Why this is the year of the kākāpō
Kākāpō numbers are recovering at such a rate that we are running out of pest-free islands to put them on.
The year of the kakapo
Kakapo numbers are recovering at such a rate that we are running out of pest-free islands to put them on. Audio
Luxon's 'broken promise' on feral cats
The omission of feral cats from the country's Predator Free plan has perplexed conservationists. Audio
At-risk yellowhead mohua returned to Matukituki Valley after long absence
The birds were among the most abundant species in South Island forests in the 19th century, but now number fewer than 500.
'Almost prehistoric': Rare pink grasshopper discovered in Mackenzie Basin
The unusual colouring makes the species particularly stand out to predators.
'Not meant to be around here': Sub-Antarctic bird ends up in Auckland
BirdCare says more species, like the white-headed petrel, are being found sick or hurt in Auckland.
Find out about an award-winning community project in Taranaki.
A Taranaki programme which provides training and pathways into work has won an environmental award. Tupu a Nuku is delivered by local iwi Ngati Maru and helps rangatahi develop conservation skills… Audio
No plans to spray invading hornets - yet
Spraying to eradicate the yellow legged hornet is not currently in Biosecurity New Zealand's plans. Audio
Metre long feral cats being trapped in remote national parks
Nearly metre-long feral cats are being trapped in some of our most remote national parks. Farah Hancock reported from Fiordland National Park Audio
'Reinvasion is inevitable': Joy over zero possums short-lived
A recent pest control operation in Wainuiomata momentarily knocked the possum population down to zero - the lowest result recorded in the area for 20 years.
Reward for information on sea lions killings extended
A $55,000 reward for information leading to those responsible for killing endangered sea lions in the Catlins a year ago has been extended to cover the killing of three sea lions at the Waitaki River…
Nesting penguins put Taranaki bach rebuild on hold
The Vile family are now patiently waiting for a chick to fledge. Audio
Wairarapa at forefront of climate change risks
The local climate could be expected to get hotter and drier in the years to come, so what is the plan?
A Decade of Critter of the Week! (Part two)
On Tuesday night we held a Critter of the Week live event to celebrate ten years of talking endangered species. Nicola Toki Forest and Bird's Chief Executive and I chatted in front of a live audience… Audio
A Decade of Critter of the Week! (Part one)
Earlier this week we held a special event in Auckland celebrating a decade of Critter of the Week. Forest and Bird Chief Executive Nicola Toki and Jesse sat in front of a live audience to chat about… Audio
Couple sleepless and at wit's end as penguins move in under house
Tracy and Peter Kendall haven't been able to get a good night of sleep since the rowdy, little blue penguins arrived.
Making their mark in Abel Tasman National Park
The Wilson family has been part of Abel Tasman National Park since 1841. That's when some their ancestors arrived as part of some of the first British settlers to Nelson. Forty years ago John Wilson… Audio
Stories from Our Changing World
Time now for Our Changing World, and this week we're catching up with William Ray who has been out in the bush around Wellington with a crew of conservationists looking to bring a rare native plant… Audio
