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1080: temporary halt to Hunua drop
Environmentalists took their fight against an airdrop of 1080 in the Hunua ranges to the Environment Court today. There was a temporary injunction in place, that was due to lift at four o'clock… Audio
Fake 1080 pellets thrown on Parliament’s steps in protest
Protesters have biffed fake 1080 pellets all over Parliament's steps and scattered dead birds, amid their escalating campaign to ban the poison. Audio
1080 and Humans
Professor of Toxicology, Ian Shaw says 1080 doesn't cause cancer and explains the effects of 1080 on humans. Audio
1080 and Humans
Professor of Toxicology, Ian Shaw says 1080 doesn't cause cancer and explains the effects of 1080 on humans.
Audio1080 protester knew man who hit him with quad bike
The man who was run over by a quad bike in a 1080 protest in Westland says he's shocked by the driver's actions because he knew him.
Anti-1080 group stopped from crossing Auckland Harbour Bridge
Two people have been arrested afte a group protesting against the use of the poison 1080 tried to walk across the Auckland Harbour Bridge this afternoon.
Couple targetted in 1080 investigation say faith in police destroyed
A Golden Bay couple wrongly targeted in a 1080 investigation say their faith in police has been destroyed.
Wheel of Fortune
Malcolm Smith and Robyn Curtis-Smith have transformed an abandoned West Coast gold mining valley into fertile farmland for their cattle. They've also built a house and a huge waterwheel that generates… Audio, Gallery
Wheel of Fortune
Malcolm Smith and Robyn Curtis-Smith have transformed an abandoned West Coast gold mining valley into fertile farmland for their cattle. They've also built a house and a huge waterwheel that generates…
AudioBirds call out 1080 silent forest claim
The use of 1080 for pest control is supported by a range of conservation and farming organisations, but opponents claim forests fall silent when the poison is dropped, saying this is evidence of harm… Audio
Cameras spying on New Zealand's pests
The Department of Conservation is using motion sensitive cameras to monitor predators like rats and stoats and see if 1080 baits are actually working. Audio
Detectives study anti-1080 threat letter
Police are studying a hand-written letter threatening to shoot down Department of Conservation helicopters.
Anti-1080 letter claims sika release
The Department of Conservation has received a letter claiming responsibility for the "eco-terrorism" release of deer into Taranaki forest.
Two alleging 1080 poisoning still waiting for answers
Two women who believe they were poisoned by 1080 more than three years ago say it's ridiculous they are still waiting for answers from health officials. Gwen Gardner and her sister were having a… Audio
DoC 'disgusted' by anti-1080 activist stunt
The Department of Conservation is 'disgusted' by what it's describing as an anti-1080 protest in the Taranaki region. DoC alleges activists illegally released 50 sika deer into North Taranaki… Audio
Toxin reportedly dropped in Whanganui public park
The Whanganui District Council is investigating whether the controversial 1080 pest control pellets were dropped at Virginia Lake public reserve, after photos appeared on social media. The Department… Audio
Community group takes legal action over poison drop
A community group has gone to the High Court in Wellington, seeking to stop a proposed aerial drop of poison at the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary in Nelson.
New regulations on 1080 "a white-wash" say protesters
The Government has announced new rules regulating the use of 1080 poison. But protesters warn the changes will do nothing to help New Zealand become predator-free. Audio
New nationwide policies for 1080 to be rolled out
The government will set rules for 1080 to apply throughout the country, rather than having different regulations within each regional council.
Taranaki stream returns positive test for 1080
Opponents of 1080 have accused the Department of Conservation of downplaying the discovery of traces of the pest control poison in a Taranaki stream. Audio
