Conservation
Predator Free Wellington faces funding shortfall
Predator Free Wellington is facing a shortfall of $1.75 million a year, due to a drop in government funding. Environment reporter Kate Green took a tour of its workshop. Audio
'Most valuable cargo ever': Little spotted kiwi return to Nelson
There are hopes the kiwi will thrive outside a sanctuary similar to what has unfolded in Wellington.
Native jumping spider discovered in Rotorua forest
Tess Brunton reports on a newly discovered native spider, big on eyes and small of genitalia Audio
Rare snail saved from mining captured laying egg on camera
DOC has looked after the Powelliphanta augusta snail for 12 years. Video
Social housing for crayfish
We're heading to the Bay of Plenty where a special project is underway to restore marine life. Audio
School students trapping rats as part of Capital Kiwi project
Students at a small, semi-rural school west of Wellington City are trapping rats in the playground and feeding them to the eels. Makara Model School is helping to protect the 200 kiwi now living in… Audio
Mākara rat-catching drive keeps Wellington kiwis (and eels) alive
Young students clear traps daily and learn valuable lessons about the circle of life.
Three albatrosses rescued amidst Wellington's wild weather
Dodging 140kmh winds and a "munching" bird, a young Wellington vet nurse rescued three rare albatrosses now recovering at the zoo.
Volunteers warn more is needed to halt invasive seaweed species
A hapū tackling the invasive seaweed caulerpa warns it will spread to the rest of the country, devastating coastal environments and economies, unless more is invested in stopping it short where it is…
Warning of poisonous shellfish in Waikato
"It's important to know that cooking the shellfish does not remove the toxin," an expert says.
Native plants thrive on Auckland library roof
A project to measure the benefits of living roofs in Auckland has shown surprising results that researchers hope take root. Reporter Victor Waters has more. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 1 May 2025
In today's episode, Wellington is under a red wind warning, as gale force winds lash the capital city, the South Island is also experiencing wild weather, with Selwyn under a state of emergency and… Audio
Kakapo boom heard in North Island
Kakapo have been heard booming at a Waikato sanctuary, the first time it's been heard in the North Island for more than a century. Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari manager Dan Howie spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Preserving Vasa: the large Swedish warship
Since being recovered from the Stockholm Harbour in 1961, Vasa has garnered over a million visitors annually. And recently, a four-year project to preserve the hull of the ship was announced. Emile is… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 April 2025
In today's episode, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau won't be contesting the mayoralty again come October, rain-weary Northlanders are preparing for another deluge, with a new heavy rain watch in force… Audio
Wetapunga: Older than dinosaurs and a little weird looking
If you had to design the scariest insect you can imagine - it might come out looking something like a Wetapunga Audio
Fallen tree creates rat bridge over predator-proof fence
A fallen tree is thought to have provided a bridge over the sanctuary's predator-proof fence.
Reefs in the 'middle' light zone along NZ's coast are biodiversity hotspots
Many of the reefs support species protected under the Wildlife Act. Video
Venomous sea snake found at Auckland beach now dead
A venomous sea snake found at a north Auckland beach appears to have been fatally bitten by a dog or bashed to death.
Catlins resident calls for beach bylaw changes after car salesmen race, do 'doughnuts'
It comes after a string of instances in which the behaviour of motorists at beaches within the scenic Catlins coastline have sparked the ire of the community, including the district's mayor.
