Conservation

Exotic birds have been spotted across Auckland and pet parrots in particular are finding their way into the wild.

It's been running amok on the otherwise pest-free island for months. But it's come at a price.

Cats are the only animals allowed to roam free and as a result, they are creating havoc amongst bird populations, Forest and Bird says. Audio

The reward comes after a baby sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins then left to die a slow, painful death.

Council and community-driven pest trapping schemes are working, a new report has found. Audio

Authorities want to find out who shot a baby sea lion then left it to die a slow and painful death. Audio

While groups across Tasman are supportive of proposed cat management requirements, many are seeking greater controls.

The Department of Conservation says the shooting of a young female sea lion in the Caitlins will affect the population growth of the vulnerable species, which has been slowly recovering in recent…

The Great Kaikōura Whale Count looks at how many humpback whales are migrating between feeding grounds.

A tug-of-war over a kākā parrot called Charlie is seriously ruffling feathers in the south. Audio

An investigation has been launched after a potential sighting this week, when a contractor identified possible wallaby scat.