Pest Control
Tests show no poison in stream - Nelson wildlife sanctuary
A Nelson wildlife sanctuary that has been under fire for dropping poison as part of a pest removal programme says no residual poison has been detected in nearby waterways.
Poison-drop protesters deny attack on Nick Smith
A community group against a bait drop in Nelson is denying any involvement in an attack against National MP Nick Smith. Audio
Community group loses bid to stop aerial poison drop
A community group has lost its High Court bid to stop a Nelson bird sanctuary dropping tonnes of poison for pest control on forest land and a riverbed.
Scientists warn of 'alien plants' risk in NZ
Alpine plants are at risk of extinction as climate change and tourism spread weeds to higher altitudes, according to new research.
More New Zealanders stepping up to tackle biodiversity loss
As part of RNZ's election year series 'Is this the Brighter Future" we look at the need to help save NZ's native wildlife. And it seems, more and more New Zealanders are feeling the need to step up… Audio
Controlling pests and disease in your home garden
After seeing one too many websites with dodgy information about pest control, Nelson horticulturist Bill Brett decided to write a book with some facts based on science. He shares some tips. Audio, Gallery
The Great Manawahe Bunny Hunt
Every year, hunters and locals from Manawahe head out onto farmland and into the hills to shoot rabbits and other pests for the district's bunny hunt – a community event with games, skinning… Audio, Gallery
Neonicotinoids linked to bee harm by two studies
More data is needed before a blanket ban on the insecticides is considered in New Zealand, experts say.
'Trojan Female Technique' could sterilise pest populations
A new technique that could be used to eradicate pests like mice and wasps has just been proven in the laboratory on fruit flies.
Let's Get Trapping
In order to control rats, stoats, possums and feral cats on Banks Peninsula, ecologist Alison Evans has started a library in Little River that loans traps and cages to locals free of charge. She also… Audio, Gallery
New regulations on 1080 "a white-wash" say protesters
The Government has announced new rules regulating the use of 1080 poison. But protesters warn the changes will do nothing to help New Zealand become predator-free. Audio
Conservation Minister heads to Auckland Islands
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry is visiting sub-antarctic islands to see what a predator-free New Zealand would look like.
Pest control sent to cockroach infested state home
After a months long battle with Housing New Zealand, pest control has visited Daniel Laybourn's cockroach infested state home in Otara. Zac Fleming was there as Daniel returned home. Video, Audio
HNZ yet to send help for cockroach-infested home
A state housing tenant says he has been living in a cockroach infested Housing New Zealand home for months because they have repeatedly delayed fumigating it. Video, Audio
NZers urged to stop aggro ant's spread
Holiday-makers are being asked to help control a pest ant that can kill native insects, lizards and newborn chicks.
Pea weevil spotted in Canterbury
Crop growers are confident a pea weevil found in Canterbury is dead, following a two-year ban on the crop in Wairarapa due to the pest.
Self-resetting rat traps 20 times better than standard traps -study
Self-resetting rat traps are 20 times more effective at killing the pests than standard traps, a new study has shown.
Zipping Along
Ziplining through native bush is fun for the tourists and beneficial for the flora and fauna. Canopy Tours is into its fourth year of operation and visitors have been so excited by the pest control… Audio
Northland 'losing war' against wild ginger
The Northland Regional Council is suggesting introducing new insects to fight the spread of wild ginger, which is threatening native plants.
Moth move could curb stinking horehound
A high country sheep farmer wants the government to introduce two types of moth to help control a putrid-smelling lucerne crop weed.