Conservation
More than a tree: Auckland iwi battles residents over fallen tree
Iwi oppose its removal from an apartment complex due to its cultural significance.
How noisy, bright city nights disrupt and change birdsong
Analysis: Birds, just like humans, also suffer when their sleep is disturbed.
Should we be farming weka?
That's the focus of a recent research paper that looked at how commercialising native species might help with conservation.
Forest & Bird slams govt land law overhaul as 'conservation retreat'
The groups say the proposed law changes shift focus from protecting nature to exploiting it for commercial gain.
Foreign visitors face charge for popular tourist spots
The government plans to make it easier to get a concession to operate on Conservation land.
National wild goat hunting competition kicks off
Hunters are targeting thousands of wild goats in a nationwide competition in efforts to protect farmland and the environment.
Critter of the Week: Mokopiriakau granulatus - the forest gecko
This week's critter of the week is the moko piriakau, also known as the forest gecko. They are renowned for their ability to easily camouflage to their surroundings and their incredible climbing… Audio
Trained ferrets leading charge against Queenstown pest rabbits
Reporter Katie Todd goes hunting rabbits in Queenstown - with ferrets! Audio
Jewel of the East Cape's coastline under review
The jewel of the East Cape's coastline is under review for the first time in 25 years, with locals hoping the marine reserve will remain protected for many generations to come. Te Tapuwae o Rongokako… Audio
Critter of the Week: Ranger Dragonfly
Next Thursday is World Ranger Day, and to celebrate this important role and the people doing it, our critter of the week is the endemic ranger dragonfly. Just like human rangers, these ranger… Audio
Critter of the Week: Ranger Dragonfly
Next Thursday is World Ranger Day, and to celebrate this important role and the people doing it, our critter of the week is the endemic ranger dragonfly. Just like human rangers, these ranger… Audio
Nauru's pathway to deep sea mining
Laws over international deep sea mining are being thrashed out at a meeting in Jamaica, but the process has so far taken over a decade and we don't even have a draft set of rules
Tiny Nauru is causing big waves over mining
Laws over international deep sea mining are being thrashed out at a meeting in Jamaica, but the process has so far taken over a decade and we don't even have a draft set of rules Audio
Reviving Lake Ōmāpere
A group from the Lake Ōmāpere Trust in the Far North led by 93-year-old kuia Ani Martin, will present their plan for restoring its ecological health at the World Lake Conference. Audio
New Plymouth is winning the war on rats
Taranaki is winning the war on rats, but may lose its local Polytech - Robin Martin has the stories Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 16th July 2025
In today's episode, the Waikato District Council is investigating a road that locals call the "rollercoaster" after a woman and two children were killed in a crash on Tuesday; New Zealanders are once… Audio
Little spotted kiwi found on NZ's mainland for first time in 50 years
"I'm not sure how to express how thrilling this rediscovery is for the conservation world," an expert says. Audio
World risks losing more of its wetlands, UN told
DOC freshwater scientist Dr Hugh Robertson has presented the findings of an international report in Nairobi, Kenya.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 15th July 2025
In today's episode, a man in his 80s has been taken to hospital after being trapped in his campervan when it was blown over in a reported tornado in Northland; The owner of New World and Pak'nSave… Audio
Storms in Nelson-Tasman region impact DOC land
Conservation land did not escape a beating after last week's intense weather in the Nelson-Tasman region. DOC Motueka Operations Manager Chris Golding spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
