Conservation
Critter of the Week: Giant Weta Fungus
This week's critter is a super rare fungus that attacks giant weta. It's only been seen a handful of times and might be more threatened than the weta it feeds on! Audio
The places that tour buses can't reach
We've used closed borders to explore our own country, but you can love a place to death - there are some places that are not only difficult to get to, but tourism is not encouraged. Audio
The places that tour buses can't reach
We've used closed borders to explore our own country, but you can love a place to death - there are some places that are not only difficult to get to, but tourism is not encouraged.
AudioMultiple protections at planned East Cape development
More than a dozen environmental and other protections are in place at the site of a proposed barge facility at Te Araroa on the East Cape, Gisborne District Council confirms.
$2m boost for Predator Free apprenticeship programme
The government is expanding its Predator Free apprenticeship programme with another 25 people to be hired.
Iwi withdraws opposition to ilmenite mine on West Coast
Manawhenua have dropped objections to a mining venture on the Barrytown flats after the original plans were modified.
DOC's Orca care excedes budget by $17k
The Department of Conservation spent $130,000 looking after Toa, the orphaned Orca.
The cost of caring for the stranded orca Toa
The Department of Conservation spent $130,000 looking after Toa, the orphaned Orca.
It was abandoned by its pod north of Wellington in July, and was cared for by the department and volunteers for 12… Audio
The harrowing problem of feral dogs in the Far North
Packs of feral dogs have been causing heartbreaking stock losses throughout the Far North, and authorities are ill-equipped to deal with them. Audio
The harrowing problem of feral dogs in the Far North
Packs of feral dogs have been causing heartbreaking stock losses throughout the Far North, and authorities are ill-equipped to deal with them.
AudioBells of Nelson's cathedral ring out to welcome godwits
The bells of Nelson's cathedral rang out this morning, heralding the arrival of the bar-tailed godwits. The migratory birds have just flown about 12,000 kilometres non-stop from Alaska at the northern… Audio
Dolphin group refloated north of Wellington
Rescuers have managed to free a group of dolphins that had become stranded in Porirua Harbour north of Wellington, however one of the dolphins has died.
Critter of the Week: Prickly Stick Insect
You might find this week's critter on your rose bush, munching on the leaves of your plum tree, or in native forests. The prickly stick insect, Acanthoxyla prasina, is incredibly good at looking like… Audio
'Gene editing does feature in Māori narratives. What I’m wary of is people running off and weaponising that.'
A team of experts discuss the future of gene editing to control pests, and how it connects with mātauranga Māori. A highlight of the NZ International Science Festival from July 2021. Audio
Playing Favourites with outgoing DOC boss Lou Sanson
Lou Sanson has had a life-long love affair with nature. Now he's hanging up his hat at DOC, and is joining the show to reflect on some highs and lows during his time, and play some favourite songs. Audio
'Arohia te taiaho' notice nature - theme for Conservation Week
It's 'Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Turoa' or 'Conservation Week' And the Department of Conservation is encouraging us all to take a moment to 'Arohia te taiaho' - notice nature. Our producer Ellie Jay spoke to… Audio
Detector Gadget gets a special ferry ride to the vet!
Detector dog Gadget was on duty on Rakiura Stewart island when she slipped and broke her leg. Thankfully a special ferry service came to her rescue. Gadget's handler Sandy King talks to Jesse about… Audio
DoC mulls an appeal over controversial Aupōuri water consents
The Department of Conservation is today considering an appeal against controversial Far North Aupōuri Peninsula water consents.
Consent granted for billions of litres to be taken from Far North aquifer
Far North landowners have been given the green light to take billions of litres of water from an underground aquifer.
The water, which will mainly be used for avocado orchards, will come out of the… Audio
DOC using boats to usher orca pod out of Porirua inlet
Boats are being used to try to move a pod of orca in an inlet north of Wellington out to sea.
