Conservation
Critter of the Week: Crabill's Centipede
It's time for Critter of the week where we put the spotlight on an endangered insect, and today's critter is the very definition of tiny but mighty. The Crabill's centipede is small by most standards… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 14th August 2025
In today's episode, a woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr; A political commentator says Labour is shutting… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 11th August 2025
In today's episode, the first submissions have been heard by a People's Select Committee designed to challenge the government's rushed changes to the Equal Pay Amendment Act; A Northland cardiologist… Audio
'We are part of nature': Conservation funding dries up on Waikato bird protection
Philanthropic investment in biodiversity has halved to only two percent over the last few years. Audio
New Pouākai Hut in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki completed
The $2.4m, 34-bunk hut on the side of a mountain took eight months to build and years to plan.
Threatened microbat living in urban Australia stuns scientists
The bat is about the same size as a 20-cent coin.
'Turned the corner': Zoo to work to restore damaged reputation
Orana Wildlife Park was found to have substandard animal welfare procedures after a review.
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
