Conservation
'Amazing, awesome, unforgettable': Humpback whale puts on display at Bream Bay
Michele Adams was returning from a fishing trip, when she captured the powerful images from 50 metres.
Orana Wildlife Park goes international with long-term plan
Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park is bringing in a top international zoo designer to help shape its long-term masterplan. They'll look at how to better use the park's space and improve animal… Audio
Gentle giants released into Taranaki sanctuary
About 100 critically-endangered Mahoenui giant weta have been released into the Rotokare Sanctuary in Taranaki this week as part of efforts to preserve the taonga species. Robin Martin reports. Audio
'Treated with dignity': Whale stranded at Orewa taken to burial site
Wednesday's stranding was the third of a pygmy sperm whale recorded at the Auckland beach.
Woman killed, man injured in shark attack on NSW coast
Despite the help of witnesses on the beach, the woman died, before paramedics arrived.
Rare fish seen for first time in over a decade in Auckland
The black mudfish hadn't been seen since 2014 - but that all changed a couple of months ago. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025
National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver contributions to a combined 12% by 2032 - bringing it in line with Australia; Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says his second term will be focused… Audio
Boardwalk upgrade could impair iconic mountain photos
For many enjoying the Pouākai Tarns walk, getting the perfect shot of the maunga reflected in the water is a big drawcard.
Seafood industry hits back at protesters
Seafood New Zealand says claims from commercial fishing is allowed in two of 12 new High Protection Areas is misleading.
Kōura research to focus on Parininihi Marine Reserve
Craypots will be placed at 50 locations inside the reserve and a further 50 points outside it.
Iwi takes legal action to stop changes to Conservation Act
Proposed changes include streamlining and centralising conservation land management, and a review of Section 4 of the Conservation Act.
Taranaki environmental and conservation work recognised
Young trappers helping preserve biodiversity, a charity diverting waste from landfill and farmers leading the way with freshwater mahi are among the winners of the regional council's Environmental…
Why are there so few rules for biodiversity-damaging cats?
The government seems uninterested in the problem, but there are many different people desperate to get cats under control - including a National Party MP.
NZ's biggest regional park re-opens after 1080 pest control
The operation in Hūnua Ranges, Waharau and Whakatiwai began in August, and was completed in late October.
'Going backwards': Concern mounts over wilding pine threat
Environment Southland acting CEO Rob Phillips said about $25 million was needed to tackle the issue, on top of the "ballpark" $20 million already spent.
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
