Conservation
Successful season expected for Kākāpō chicks
Auckland University's Kākāpō Recovery Group believes all breeding-age females may lay eggs.
The undercover sting that netted a gecko smuggler
Gunak Lee, 23, was jailed for 14 months after an undercover DOC sting exposed his role in a planned international gecko-smuggling operation.
Walking 144 kilometres in impeccable vintage
Russell artist Jacqui Madelin is walking 12 kilometres for 12 days to fundraise for Project Island Song, but she's doing so in style. She joins Emile Donovan. Audio
DOC installs security cameras to keep walkers on Hooker Valley track
Staff working on new suspension bridge see people ignoring safety barriers.
Lawyers criticise ministry's advice to Shane Jones on set net fishing
The Environmental Law Initiative has filed court proceedings against the oceans and fisheries minister for failing to protect hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguins, from the risk of extinction.
Northland leader calling for Kai Iwi lakes to be closed
A Northland leader is calling for the popular Kai Iwi lakes to be closed to boaties in the lead up to Christmas because of the threat of a highly invasive pest. The freshwater gold clam, which can… Audio
Wētā the size of mice released into the wild
The critically endangered Mahoenui giant wētā is one of the world's largest insects. Audio
Whitebait species at risk from declining waterways
A new freshwater fish report has found 28 percent of species are facing extinction and 32 percent are at risk of becoming threatened.
Feral cats - how many are there?
Feral cats are now being added to the predator free 2050 list, and one scientist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute is determined to figure out how many of them are out there. Audio
'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.
