Michelle Impey
Humans need more education as kiwis become more curious
Kiwi birds have been getting some star treatment of late. Movie star Leonardo diCaprio used his social media platform of 62 million followers - to praise the work of conservationists Capital Kiwi, who… Audio
Brown kiwi population increases by 7000 in four years
The population of the North Island brown kiwi has increased by at least 7000 birds in the last four years, through the work of 25 conservation projects.
That's according to a survey by the umbrella… Audio
DOC concerned over number of native birds shot
Nearly 60 native birds, including some critically threatened species, have been shot and killed across the country over the past three years.
And the Department of Conservation fears the true number… Audio
Dog toy pulled from shelves over kiwi attack fears
A dog toy being sold under the name 'Christmas Kiwi' has been pulled from the shelves of Mitre 10 after outrage from consumers. People were complaining on social media that the plush soft toy would… Audio
Outrage due to foreign interference in Bird of the Century
There's outrage in bird circles over some high-level foreign interference in Forest and Bird's popular Bird of the Century competition.
American celebrity talk show host John Oliver has thrown his… Audio
How do zoos keep taonga safe?
Zoo Miami's treatment of Paora the kiwi sparked outrage across the country, but how does Aotearoa treat other countries' national treasures? Audio
Sanctuary hit by cyclone working to restore predator free zone
The aftermath of cyclone Gabrielle is still being felt across many places on the North Island. In the wake of the cyclone many kiwi conservation project workers are still out there assessing any… Audio
How to help kiwi during hot, dry weather
The dry weather in Northland is causing kiwi strife. It's making it harder for kiwi chicks to find food, as insects burrow deeper in when it's that dry, and means kiwi are wandering further in search… Audio
Royal visit for kiwi hatchery
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will meet kiwis of a different kind in Rotorua on Wednesday. The royal couple will visit Rainbow Springs and its national kiwi hatchery. Michelle Impey is executive… Audio
Goverment told more money needed to save kiwi
A conservation group says the government needs to put an extra one point three million dollars a year into kiwi conservation to save the bird from extinction. Audio
1000th Kiwi Chick Hatches
Operation Nest Egg, a Kiwi conservation programme, is celebrating the hatching of its 1000th Kiwi chick yesterday. Audio