Conservation
'Squadron' of kiwi to be released near Wellington
The birds are coming from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato. Audio
Kina-nomics - The kina are taking over, what can we do?
Kina numbers are exploding on some of our reefs, decimating seaweed habitats. Could this problem be solved by eating them? Kate Evans investigates the potential of kina-nomics. Audio
Officials prepping for inevitable bird flu 'tsunami'
The highly infectious H5N1 strain's been killing millions of animals around the world. NZ has been relatively protected from it due to its isolated location. Audio
Our Changing World: Fixing kina barrens
Kina numbers are exploding on some of our reefs, decimating seaweed habitats. Could this problem be solved by eating them? Kate Evans investigates the potential of kina-nomics. Audio
One of world's most devastating tree diseases found in Waikato
The tree disease is aggressive and can kill infected elms within three weeks.
Long-tailed bat the weight of a AAA battery believed to be NZ's oldest
The bat, known as T7787, is at least 26 and "going a little grey", DOC says.
26 year old long tailed bat recorded in Fiordland
The long tailed pekapeka, believed to be Aotearoa's oldest, was recorded this summer as part of a Department of Conservation monitoring programme in Fiordland. Known as T7787, she is at least 26 years… Audio
The undersea orchestra - Ocean sounds and what they tell us
Crackle, pop, woof, crunch, click. In the ocean, an undersea orchestra is in full swing. Journalist Kate Evans discovers who’s playing in it and why, and what happens when human noise drowns out this… Audio
'Three metres of whale, just gone': Shark attack interrupts rescue
Māhia's police officer says it's "not every day that something like this happens".
Voice of Tangaroa: Trailer
A collaboration between Our Changing World and New Zealand Geographic, the Voice of Tangaroa series explores the state of our oceans, and the extraordinary variety of life that calls it home. Audio
New sanctuary at Farewell Spit for endangered seabirds
After a month of careful hand-rearing and sardine smoothies, another set of fluttering shearwater chicks have been transferred to Wharariki / Farewell Spit.
Northland’s fight against invasive seaweed boosted
Northland's groundbreaking mechanical caulerpa suction dredge could soon head to Aotea Great Barrier Island to help the fight against the invasive seaweed.
Happy Feet: Wellington Airport penguin released into the wild
A little blue penguin that made headlines around the world after stopping flights at Wellington Airport has been released back into the wild.
Kea proof bins rolled out in Franz Josef
The Westland District Council has resorted to designing special kea proof bins in a bid to keep the cheeky taonga out.
Whale song mystery solved by scientists
Humpbacks and other baleen whales have evolved a specialised "voice box" that enables them to sing underwater.
Police decry spate of vandalism, swastikas at DOC huts
A swastika painted on Kirwans Hut was among the "mindless" vandalism at huts.
User-pays app offered as solution to maintain walking tracks
A virtual honesty box amid "the need for a culture change" is being suggested to help fund the upkeep of walking tracks around Aotearoa. Audio
Coming Soon: Voice of Tangaroa
Coming soon to RNZ Podcasts is the new series Voice of Tangaroa, exploring the state of our oceans, and the extraordinary variety of life that calls it home. Released weekly from Thursday 29 February… Audio
Coming Soon: Voice of Tangaroa
Coming soon to RNZ Podcasts is the new series Voice of Tangaroa, exploring the state of our oceans, and the extraordinary variety of life that calls it home. Released weekly from Thursday 29 February… Audio
Coming Soon: Voice of Tangaroa
Coming soon to RNZ Podcasts is the new series Voice of Tangaroa, exploring the state of our oceans, and the extraordinary variety of life that calls it home. Released weekly from Thursday 29 February… Audio