James Russell

Hundreds of millions of birds have died overseas from the H5N1 strain of bird flu. New Zealand is one of just a handful of countries in the world with no cases. Audio

Children's author and blogger James Russell is a children's author has noticed a trend of teenagers using phones as an escape from awkward conversations. James speaks to Jesse. Audio

New Zealand is responsible for nearly a quarter of the world's island pest eradications, but experts say we have a long way to go.

University of Auckland school of biological research Professor James… Audio

A good news story now for a bird that was once driven off New Zealand's mainland by introduced pest species. The grey-faced petrel or Northern Muttonbird has returned to the Waitakere Ranges thanks to… Audio

Predator control operations are suspended during the lockdown, we speak to Professor James Russell.  Audio

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It's a rainy day. The kids are stuck inside. When a passing dragon flies off with their family dog, brothers

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A new bioheritage report has been released today and it warns that our behaviour is getting in the way of making Aotearoa pest free.  Audio

A new report warns the goal of the country becoming predator free in 30 years could be hampered by conflicts, inadequate planning and uncertainty.

Predator Free 2050 aims for a co-ordinated… Audio

A new 1800 page report out paints a dire picture of the global state of biodiversity. The UN assessment that nature is declining at rates unprecedented in human history. Audio

New research lead by Island Conservation has drawn up a list of 107 islands around the globe that give endangered species the best chance to survive. Audio

Conservation biologist Associated Professor James Russell discusses the use of 1080. Audio

Anti-1080 protestors punctuated their gathering at Parliament yesterday by offering up some dead native birds and mice. There's a claim the birds were "bludgeoned" to death - an illegal act - and a… Audio

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

Children's book author James Russell looks at Finding, a new book by David Hill and The Mapmakers' Race by Eirlys Hunter, due out next month. Audio

It's been a goal for a long time, for New Zealand to be predator-free by 2050. There are many issues to tackle in the quest to wipe out pests but one that is often overlooked is the ethical questions… Audio