Conservation
Wetland will take decades to recover from blaze
Animals have died in the fire and there has been an enormous loss of habitat, DOC says.
Feature interview: Kahurangi National Park and why it should be saved
At the top of the South Island, the Kahurangi National Park and adjoining areas are home to many plants and animals that aren't found anywhere else on the planet. Kahurangi means precious; to be… Audio
CHOGM: More than just an expensive talkfest
A look at some of the people who turned up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, hoping to advance plans for global change Audio
Getting cosy and creative under canvas
Schoolchildren are learning in a bell tent on a riverside farm in South Wairarapa. They're taking part in a project connecting the community to the river and moana. Audio
Record breeding season for Northern Albatross
33 chicks have left the colony at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head in Dunedin and will spend up to a decade at sea. Audio
No sign of Southland's phantom wallaby
A sighting was reported in Te Anau Basin in September, but despite searches by trained dogs and drones, the animal was never found.
Community takes stand to protect birds after Ashley River 4WD ban rejected
Four-wheel drive enthusiasts and environmentalists will need to work together to protect birds nesting along the river.
Navy continues to watch over Manawanui shipwreck in Samoa
The navy is continuing to watch over the wreck of the New Zealand ship Manawanui in Samoa with daily diving, drones and beach patrols. Deputy chief of the navy, Commodore Andrew Brown spoke to Corin… Audio
Fire raging through 'very rare' wetland habitat - DOC
A fire is burning in the central bog of the internationally recognised Whangamarino Wetland in Waikato - home to threatened bird species and one of New Zealand's largest carbon sinks.
The Birds! a fundraiser
A bird rescue is hoping a special screening of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds will help keep their dream alive. Audio
Vulnerable skinks make journey from construction site to sanctuary
Three striped skinks have been found at Mt Messenger so far.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17 October 2024
In today's episode, Tory Whanau met with the Local Government Minister Simeon Brown in the Beehive this morning after the government raised concerns this week about council dysfunction, an ACC… Audio
Private company finalising bid to run Whakapapa ski field
A private company is finalising a bid to the Department of Conservation to run the Whakapapa ski field on Mount Ruapehu from next winter. Whakapapa Holdings owner Dave Mazey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Peat fires in 2022 released over half a million tonnes of Carbon Dioxide
Two fires that tore through peat wetlands in 2022 released over half a million tonnes of carbon dioxide, pushing the countries emissions to a level comparable with BP or Mobil. DOC freshwater… Audio
China's new panda diplomats touch down in DC
One's got a big appetite, the other's a bit of an introvert. Washington welcomes a new set of pandas from Beijing for the first time in 24 years.
An alternative approach to berm plantings
Most councils in Perth encourage residents to plant their grass verges - in contrast to New Plymouth where a woman faces a $1000 fine.
Where have all the stick insects gone?
One of the country's top bug experts fears her favourite insect is running out of places to live. Audio
NZ is sinking on ocean conservation - and being reeled in by Australia
New Zealand is making Australia look good when it comes to new efforts to save the world's biodiversity and protect its oceans.
Protecting our fishers from conservation efforts
New Zealand is making Australia look good when it comes to new efforts to save the world's biodiversity and protect its oceans. Audio
Govt wants new marine protection areas in Hauraki Gulf while allowing some fishing
But critics say new amendments to a Bill will undermine years of collaboration to ensure that the Gulf is protected and restored.
