Conservation
Nearly 60 native birds killed
Critically threatened species are among those killed around the country over the past three years.
Biosecurity risk for Northland after reports of two dead wallabies on roadside
The discovery of two dead wallabies on Northland roadsides has set alarm bells ringing among the region's biosecurity experts.
Baby Māui dolphin found dead on isolated Auckland beach
The dolphin - thought to be a few days old - was found on Karioitahi Beach, west of Pukekohe, on Wednesday.
Caring for the coastline while enjoying the summer weather
With many Kiwis heading for the beach this summer, a new survey shows there is a growing appreciation of sustainable conservation efforts along our coastline. Audio
Woman finds napping kiwi in chicken coop
It's not quite a baby in a manger - but finding a kiwi asleep in her coop was the ultimate Christmas gift for Jane Jackets.
Pōhutukawa flowering most spectacular conservationist has seen in 20 years
The explosion of colour isn't confined just to the region's most-loved coastal trees, a leading conservationist says.
The 'spy' wallabies infiltrating mobs of their own kind
The 'seeker' wallabies fitted with GPS collars have been airlifted into the wild in the hope they will lead hunters to other members of the species.
Best of 2023: Our Changing World
"I love my job. I’m a total science geek so it suits me perfectly to go nerd out with other nerds and then make stories to share with you" - Claire Concannon, host of RNZ's award-winning science and…
Man at illegal campsite in national park inadvertently provides police with ID picture
Authorities would still be in the dark about who is behind the illegal camping and clearing of native trees in Egmont National Park if not for the man inadvertently filming himself.
'Welcome to the top of the world' at Blue Duck Station
Blue Duck Station is not just a working sheep and beef farm; it's a testament to Dan Steele's dedication to conservation of the whio. Audio
'Welcome to the top of the world' at Blue Duck Station
Country Life goes on the trail of the elusive whio at Blue Duck Station while learning about the efforts to conserve the history and preserve biodiversity. Audio
Dog toy resembling kiwi pulled from shelves
A kiwi conservation group is giving kudos to Mitre 10 for quickly taking a kiwi-shaped dog toy off its shelves.
Clearing Old Man's Beard from the Zealandia fence line
A group of volunteers in Wellington are on a mission to rid the city of Old Man's Beard, a vine that smothers New Zealand native bush. Nigel Charman from Old Man's Beard Free Wellington speaks to… Audio
Man-made 'liquid trees' cleaning the air in Serbia
Dr. Ivan Spasojevic has created "liquid trees" which turn carbon dioxide into breathable oxygen and further help to clean harmful pollutants from the air. He talks to First Up about his world-first… Audio
The impact your escaped pet has on NZ's natural environment
Auckland's Council is getting the word out this summer about the threat to our ecosystem of imported - and released - pets. Auckland is home to a plethora of exotic animals that started life as… Audio
Man photographed with banned cat in national park
DOC is hoping to avoid a cat-astrophe after a man was seen feeding a cat in a national park home to threatened species, including kiwi.
Highly invasive moth survives NZ winter, effort underway to contain it
A co-ordinated effort is underway to control a highly invasive moth that causes devastation to maize, sweetcorn and other crops. Audio
Freshwater gold clam fears for Northland’s busiest tourist lake
The boat ramp at Northland's most popular recreational lake will remain open to boaties this summer despite fears about a new invasive freshwater gold clam.
Long Read: The grief bird
By Ellen Rykers: The bittern’s eerie, booming call sounds like a lament, a tangi ringing across the marshes. Now, the birds themselves are in trouble Audio
Hunt on at remote Southland beach for great white shark's missing tag
Imagine trying to find a needle in a haystack, but the needle is a six-inch satellite transponder and the haystack a beach covered in mussel shells. Audio
