Conservation
Conservationist slams Biosecurity NZ over hornet response
Former Far North beekeeper and pest trapper Brad Windust is sounding the alarm over a lack of urgency shown by authorities over eradicating the pest.
Invasive millipede spreads beyond Wellington
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has now confirmed the millipede has been found in New Plymouth, and that it's also awaiting samples of a specimen from Nelson.
Chatham Island shag-tracking programme captures fascinating skill
A programme has shown Chatham Island shags have amazing capabilities, when it comes to sourcing food.
Critter of the Week: Celaenia aka Bird Dropping Spiders
If you're stuck for a Halloween costume, this week's critter could be a source of inspiration… or not! Meet the bird-dropping spiders (Celaenia species)
Extra extra! Join Forest & Bird CEO Nicola… Audio
'Plugging holes in a dam': Native birds facing extinction after beech seed drop
Rats and stoats will explode in numbers, eat all the seeds and look to supplement their diet with birds.
Critter of the Week: Water Spider aka dolomedes aquaticus
The critter of the week is the water spider, Dolomedes aquaticus! This spider has a special affinity with water, spending most of their time near braided rivers. Dolomedes spiders are also called… Audio
The Kiwi cop fighting poaching efforts in Africa
Trainee New Zealand police detective Amber Chauval has just returned from Nambia where she spent time with an anti-poaching unit at the Zannier Reserve. It was her fourth trip to Africa, she's… Audio
Why Aucklanders need to be on the lookout for hornets
Now to news coming out of Auckland -Biosecurity NZ is urging people to be on the lookout for yellow legged hornets. Why you might ask? Well, for the first time, a yellow legged hornet queen has been… Audio
Warning to watch for tired birds, blown away nestlings
People are being urged to watch for exhausted seabirds and tiny nestlings blown from their nests in the wild weather.
Long-awaited West Coast conservation plan paused amid uncertainty
The decision to pause is pragmatic but also disappointing, says the Conservation Board chairperson.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 October 2025
Opposition leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Reaction to Labour's Future Fund announcement; Auckland Transport brings back Pothole Promise; How prepared are we for a volcanic eruption… Audio
Watch: Rare blue whale sighting in Akaroa Harbour
It slowly emerged from the water as onlookers gasped. Audio
Bumper year for toroa albatross chicks taking off
The breeding season has been the most successful on record for toroa, the northern royal albatross, at the Otago colony.
Who wins katipō spider Olympics?
The South African black cobweb spider - known as a false katipō for its similarities - is bolder and faster than the native species. Audio
'Less and less sea ice': Brazil woman sails solo through Arctic
The 6500km voyage from Greenland to Alaska was only made possible only melting ice caused by climate change.
Most successful season on record for Otago toroa
A total of 38 chicks have fledged from Pukekura/Taiaroa Head colony - the most on record. The Department of Conservation's Coastal Otago albatross ranger, Sharyn Broni, joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 October 2025
The government has no plans to back down on its proposed card surcharge ban - despite pleas from businesses to pause the move; Parliament's Speaker is planning to bring some higher standards to the… Audio
Charity takes legal action over set net fishing ban
The Environmental Law Initiative has filed court proceedings against the oceans and fisheries minister, saying the ban fails to protect hoiho, or yellow eyed penguins, from the risk of extinction.
Operation Nest Egg brings rowi kiwi back from the brink
After falling to about 160 birds in the 1990s, the rowi population is now up to about 700 in the West Coast sanctuary. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 October 2025
The Government is celebrating new structured literacy results for new entrants; Chris Hipkins discusses teachers strikes and latest political polls; Whale watchers are abuzz after the apparent… Audio
