Kiwi
Three Minutes Max: Peter Elliott on what we should call ourselves
Short, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on subjects of their choice. Actor Peter Elliott on a topic that has been nagging away at him for a while now - what people from this country should… Audio
Americans and patriotism
Americans are more likely than any other nationality to say their country is the 'best in the world'. That's the finding from a project by the Guardian, which surveyed 23 of the world's biggest… Audio
Why the kiwi and moa stopped flying
Researchers have found out what made two of our famous birds flightless, but with this new discovery will scientists now try to reverse it? Audio
More kiwi chicks dead at Hawke's Bay sanctuary
The Conservation Minister has ordered a report into the deaths of another 21 kiwi chicks at the country's largest privately owned wildlife park.
Capital Kiwi: the community-led project bringing wild kiwi back to Wellington
Reintroducing wild kiwi to Wellington within the next five years is no doubt an ambitious plan but it's also achievable, says Paul Stanley Ward, the founder and leader of the conservation project… Audio, Gallery
Helen Taylor: communicating science with sperm and a smile
Dr Helen Taylor stands out as a science communicator and her communication about the research on conservation genetics and threatened species earned her the Callaghan Medal from the the Royal Society… Audio
Minister demands DOC explain kiwi deaths
The Conservation Minister has asked for a report on why nine little-spotted kiwi died at a Hawke's Bay sanctuary.
DOC compromised values over kiwis’ care, Forest and Bird says
Forest and Bird is calling for an independent review into Department of Conservation's commercial partnerships with businesses and private landowners. This comes after RNZ revealed DOC allowed the… Video, Audio
Undie FiveHundy: The Far North's Waimamaku
Waimamaku is a tiny town just south of the Hokianga Harbour. It's quiet most of the year, but every February you'll see gun-toting horseriders dashing down the main street in the Wild West Festival. Audio
Kiwi mauled to death by dogs at Coromandel
DNA testing has revealed two kiwi birds found dead on a Coromandel Beach were mauled by dogs.
Urban food forest: Dunedin's George Street Orchard
Rory Harding wants cities to be covered in edible landscapes and his George Street Orchard at the heart of Dunedin's central-city fits firmly into his belief that bountiful plants can have a prominent… Audio, Gallery
Suspected kiwi chick hatching 'a great Christmas present'
There is optimism the first kiwi chick has hatched in a breeding programme that started in March last year. Audio
First Kiwi chick from breeding programme at Shakespear Park
RNZ reporter Sally Murphy visited the sanctuary where rangers believe a male was incubating an egg last month. Audio
Defections will motivate Kiwis
Kangaroos backrower Matt Gillett reckons New Zealand will be more dangerous than ever at the Rugby League World Cup despite losing high-profile stars to Tonga.
A genetic helping hand for conservation
Four scientists talk about genetics and how it can help in the conservation of rare birds such as little spotted kiwi. Audio
Lack of genetic diversity hinders native birds
A shrunken gene pool is posing a threat to the long-term survival of New Zealand's native birds, scientists say. Audio
Rare kiwi released at West Coast sanctuary
Eleven of New Zealand's rarest kiwi have been released to a sanctuary on the West Coast today.
Kiwi return to Auckland's Hunua Ranges
Decades after disappearing kiwi are to be returned to Auckland's Hunua ranges. Six birds will be released this afternoon, with at least 34 more to follow over the next six years. Auckland Council… Audio
Living lightly on the land
Geoff Copstick farms angora goats and cattle on his 90 hectare Northland property. He and his wife Kate live "off the grid" and see living in harmony with the land as the ultimate sustainable… Audio
Māori weavers to make use of dead kiwi
Dead kiwi are being unloaded from Department of Conservation freezers in Northland, for hapu who want to use the feathers.