Conservation
Politics sink landfill-saving law
It's still not clear exactly why the Greens' Right to Repair Bill faltered at select committee stage, after extensive cross-party collaboration on the details. Audio
Emergency fishing ban enforced to protect hoiho
The ban is going into place around the Otago Peninsula to protect the threatened penguin population.
Bird of the Year celebrates 20 years
It is 20th year of the annual competition, and voting opens at 9 o'clock Monday morning. Forest and Bird's chief executive Nicola Toki spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Queenstown hotelier's false claims revealed after heli-crayfish case
Rees Management was fined for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish and failing to keep records.
Good news for critically endangered 'labradors of the sea'
Described as ferocious-looking yet placid, the number of grey nurse sharks along Australia's east coast is on the rise.
Initiative to clean up New Zealand's tramping huts and tracks
Mick Abbott is coordinating the Love our Huts campaign and joins Mark Leishman. Audio
Who should make decisions over conservation land?
The Minister of Conservation on his proposals that would change the way decisons are made about national parks and conservation land. Audio
Critter of the Week: Northland Tusked Weta
This week's critter is small but very fierce! The Northland Tusked Weta is around 2 cm in size, they are a beautiful orange-brown colour with bands along the back. These little critters live in small… Audio
Pākiri beach sand mining to stop
A small Māori community is celebrating a huge win against eight decades of sand mining on their coastline. Teuila Fuatai has more. Audio
Backcountry takahē make a comeback
Twice believed to be extinct, takahē are now returning to our wild spaces.
Fears plan will give minister sole authority over conservation land
Federated Mountain Clubs said it would strip away democratic process and prioritise commercial interests. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 1st September 2025
In today's episode, Health New Zealand says cuts to graduate nurses' working hours and on-the-job training, will not mean worse outcomes for patients; The government is hoping loans of up to $30… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 1 September 2025
In today's episode, the cost of living holds its place as the top issue for New Zealanders in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor; The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue… Audio
Plans for Conservation Minister to make all decisions
Alarm over proposed changes could result in the Minister having the sole decision making power over conservation land. Audio
DOC launches campaign to raise funds
DOC's launching a huge campaign to increase awareness about the fragility of nature and help drum up some funds for its work. DOC's deputy director general Sia Aston spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Symbol of success': The iconic bird Wellington organisations back for Bird of the Year
Wētā Workshop and the Phoenix are among the capital-based institutions and groups supporting the iconic bird in the competition's 20th year.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 29th August 2025
In today's episode, Waikato Police are investigating a fresh sighting of who they think was fugitive Tom Phillips and one of his children; More details of the night the Loafers Lodge hostel caught… Audio
Conservation groups call for emergency fishing ban to save hoiho
The fate of one of the world's rarest penguins is on a knife-edge as breeding season gets underway.
Residents brace for legal battle against proposed South Auckland cleanfill site
One neighbour told Checkpoint she was worried someone would lose their life on busy access roads. Audio
Sleuths identify clues in dead stoat mystery on Stewart Island
DOC is baffled as to why a dead stoat was taken to the island and planted on Stewart Island's Great Walk.
