Graeme Taylor
North Island bird deaths not linked to bird flu
Hundreds of seabirds have been found washed up along the West Coast of the North Island in the past month or so. Audio
Hundreds of dead penguins wash up on Far North beaches
Hundreds of dead Little Blue penguins are washing up on beaches around the Far North.
RNZ has previously reported more than 40 had been found dead in Tokerau Beach over the space of two weeks, but… Audio
Albatross found with plastic bottle in its stomach
The Department of Conservation says a plastic bottle found in the stomach of a southern royal albatross - or toroa - caused its death.
It says the bird was found in an emaciated condition by members… Audio
Seagulls strange behaviour
We get a quite a few messages from listeners about critters, pests, and animals they've seen out and about. One such email came through about possibly strange behaviour of seagulls. Audio
Bye, bye birdie: Native seabird numbers in decline
It's a tough time to be a seabird in New Zealand, with 35% of our 92 resident indigenous species in decline. Climate change, the fishing industry and even cruise ships are all taking a toll on seabird… Audio
Egg found of a seabird once considered extinct
An egg of a bird once considered extinct has been discovered by scientists. The New Zealand storm petrel, a sparrow-sized seabird, was rediscovered in 2003 having not been seen for more than 150… Audio
NZ Birds Online
The NZ Birds Online website has information, photos and calls for 457 bird species Audio
Sooty Shearwaters on Mana Island
Sooty shearwaters are great ocean travellers, and seabird scientists are using geolocators to record their journeys Audio
Sooty Shearwaters on Mana Island
Sooty shearwaters are great ocean travellers, and seabird scientists are using geolocators to record their journeys
AudioResearch to begin to find out where extinct bird's been hiding
A hunt is planned for the New Zealand storm petrel after confirmation the bird, supposedly extinct for the past 150 years, is still alive. Audio
Little Penguins on Matiu-Somes Island
Little penguins are thriving in Wellington Harbour, thanks to nest boxes and regenerating forest on Matiu-Somes Island. Audio
Little Penguins on Matiu-Somes Island
Little penguins are thriving in Wellington Harbour, thanks to nest boxes and regenerating forest on Matiu-Somes Island.
AudioRangatira Night Shift
At night Rangatira Island is alive with seabirds, wetas, spiders, and war whooping scientists catching Chatham petrels Audio
Rangatira Night Shift
At night Rangatira Island is alive with seabirds, wetas, spiders, and war whooping scientists catching Chatham petrels
AudioChatham Petrels
Chatham petrels are one of the world's rarest seabirds, but simple innovative techniques have seen their numbers slowly recover Audio
Chatham Petrels
Chatham petrels are one of the world's rarest seabirds, but simple innovative techniques have seen their numbers slowly recover
AudioEnvironment story - Chatham petrels
Alison Ballance finds out about Chatham petrels, one of the world's rarest seabirds, until very recently found only on Rangatira or South East Island. Audio
Threatened Bird List
DOC's Colin Miskelly and Graeme Taylor explain the latest update on New Zealand's threatened birds. Audio
