Conservation
Critter of the week: Muehlenbeckia aphid
They might be a pest in the vege garden, but aphids are fascinating critters. They poop sugar, give birth like Matryoshka dolls, and fight off their enemies like powerful kickboxers. Audio
Bringing a right to repair to our waste minimisation legislation
A growing Right to Repair movement is pushing for changes to our waste minimisation legislation to require the repairability of household items like whiteware appliances and electrical devices… Audio
Regenerating Wellington's seaweed forests
A new project in Wellington aims to regenerate the region's seaweed forests. Mountains to Sea executive director Zoe Studd talks to Jesse about their work. Audio
Canterbury 4WD enthusiasts endanger rare birds
Four wheel drive enthusiasts are continuing to threaten the nests of endangered birds on Canterbury's Ashley River.
Call to action to save NZ butterflies
It's spring - and that means we are approaching peak butterfly season! But a British survey showing a decline in moth and butterfly numbers in the United Kingdom is causing concern for the creatures'… Audio
Critter of the Week - The Walking Reindeer Fly
Within this group, there are 6 wingless species that sport antlers as impressive as any reindeer or stag. Audio
Critter funds recipient
This week we reveal who has been chosen to get some of the money raised through the Critter t-shirts. We call one of them to reveal that they're going to get a funding boost, thanks to all the people… Audio
Parks Weather: forecasts for National Parks, huts and trails
NIWA and the Department of Conservation have teamed up to create detailed weather forecasts of the country's National Parks, huts and most popular trails. Anyone who's been out in the bush knows how… Audio
The life and flights of the incredible godwits
The godwits are landing on New Zealand's coastal mudflats again - after incredible journeys from the other side of the world. Audio
Koalas wearing Fitbits as part of drone response monitoring
The tendency for some humans to measure their steps, heart rate, and running distance through wrist-worn sensory gadgets is well known.
Australian takeover of Coromandel mine a 'Trojan horse' - conservation watchdog
A commercial mining company has purchased a hobby mine in Coromandel which it says has "significant potential to expand".
Critter of the Week: The New Zealand Bat Flea
The New Zealand Bat Flea is the only threatened species of flea endemic to this country. Audio
Daintree returned to Aboriginal custodians
Australia's Daintree - the world's oldest tropical rainforest - has been returned to its Aboriginal custodians.
The UNESCO World Heritage site is more than 180 million years old and has been home to… Audio
Keeping critters moving in rivers
Expanding fish passage work on the Rangitaiki River to the rest of the Bay was the challenge put before Bay of Plenty regional councillors recently.
Council chair fails in bid to ditch SNAs on West Coast
West Coast Regional Council chairman Allan Birchfield has lost his bid to bar significant natural areas from private land.
Kea taught to use touchscreens with tongues
Kea can parrot their real life behaviour in the virtual world, a new study has found.
University of Auckland researchers trained a group of kea to use a touchscreen laptop with their tongues.
Lead… Audio
Wildlife documentary producer John Ruthven
John Ruthven's book, The Whale in the Living Room tells of his expeditions and adventures during decades of documentary making about the mysteries of the ocean. John has worked on the BBC's Blue… Video, Audio, Gallery
Grim picture for NZ waterways on World Rivers Day
Freshwater monitoring published this morning shows two-thirds of New Zealand river sites are ecologically impaired.
Annette Lees: exploring the enchanting nights of Aotearoa
Annette Lees has long had a love affair with the night time. As a child she found it both scary and enchanting, and as an adult she revels in the sense of wonderment found in swimming under the stars… Audio
An Update from UBCO
The New Zealand electric utility bike company UBCO is expanding in the US and United Kingdom and has recently moved into South Africa. Audio
