Nature
Insuring nature against damage
Could insurance policies offer a new way to protect nature? Mexico's just launched a plan to insure coral reefs at the popular tourism destination of Cancun. Audio
New Zealander's photo a finalist in top prize
New Zealander Lance Van Der Vyer's photo of a lion playing with a pangolin is part of this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, which is currently on in Auckland. Audio, Gallery
On the trail of snails
Snails get a bad rap, says biodiversity scientist John Stanisic, aka 'The Snail Whisperer'. It's actually slugs who are largely responsible for munching up your vege patch, but they don't leave… Audio, Gallery
The evolution of beauty
How on earth could natural selection – Darwin's theory that it is fittest which survive – allow the peacock's tail to evolve?Because the survival of the prettiest is also at work in the natural world… Audio
'Our sort of indoor life has been incredibly recent'
Poets have been writing about it for centuries and now science is starting to understand the power of a breath of fresh air and a good look around. Audio
Reuben Paterson: glittering WOW
Kim Hill talks to New Plymouth-based artist Reuben Paterson, best known for his glitter paintings. His work will provide a backdrop to this year's World of Wearable Art showcase, and his new solo… Audio
Robert Macfarlane: nature, landscape and language
Kim Hill talks to Dr Robert Macfarlane, a Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and Director of Studies in English. His first book, Mountains of the Mind (2003), and his second, The Wild Places… Audio
Moneyshots - Rob Suisted
Most of us have an example of nature photographer Rob Suisted's work in our wallets - his images feature on New Zealand banknotes and stamps. He has a blog at naturespic.com Audio, Gallery
The Serengeti Rules
Sean Carroll's a biologist and science writer and we talk to him about his new book 'The Serengeti Rules: The Quest to Discover How Life Works and Why it Matters' (Princeton University Press). Audio
Painting for a Purpose
Art and activism merge to create large-scale breath-taking murals around environmental issues that affect the oceans. Audio
Te Araroa trail: Pukerua Bay to Paekakariki
A new walking track 220 metres above sea level gets its official opening next month. The latest section of the national Te Araroa trail stretching 10kms between Pukerua Bay and Paekakariki snakes up… Audio
Restoring nature at Nelson's Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
A 14.5 kilometre-long pest proof fence will soon be keeping nature safe from invasive animals, in a nearly 700-hectare forest sanctuary on the outskirts of Nelson Audio, Gallery
Restoring nature at Nelson's Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
A 14.5 kilometre-long pest proof fence will soon be keeping nature safe from invasive animals, in a nearly 700-hectare forest sanctuary on the outskirts of Nelson
AudioMaking grounds for the humble pigeon
Pigeons are part and parcel of our urban landscape and there are at least 400 million pigeons worldwide. But how did they come to be in our cities and how do you feel about them? A show in Wellington… Audio
Killer Kiwi
A Little Spotted Kiwi has been filmed destroying a North Island Robin's nest and killing two young chicks. It's the first time that this endangered, flightless bird has been seen showing this level of… Video, Audio
Massey textiles and innovation
New Zealand has plenty of design talent and no shortage of innovative ideas, but what opportunities exist for our emerging designers, especially in the area of textiles? Sonia Sly headed to Massey… Audio, Gallery
Nick Davies' cuckoos
The English naturalist Nick Davies has been watching the cuckoo for over 30 years and his book 'Cuckoo: Cheating by Nature' is published by Bloomsbury. Audio
Tui suffer lead poisoning
For the first time ever tui have been found with lead poisoning and nobody can figure out how it got into the birds' food chain. Audio
Sy Montgomery - Octopus Love
Sy Montgomery is a naturalist, documentary scriptwriter and the author of 20 books. Her latest is The Soul of an Octopus, which is a touching and incredible look at the intelligence and consciousness… Audio