Conservation
New Zealand's rural freshwater at risk, study finds
Canterbury, Waikato and Southland had the highest amounts of contamination.
Iwi-led conservation project awarded $6m funding boost
But other conservation programmes were also relying on that same funding.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30th September 2025
In today's episode, ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators, an emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the… Audio
Kiwi chicks in Wellington reach key survival milestone
Ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators. Project lead for Capital Kiwi Paul Ward spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Exceptional result': Kiwi chicks make fight weight
Wellington's Capital Kiwi Project says all 10 chicks it has been monitoring have put on enough weight to fight off predators.
Not kidding: Goat trained to join owner's hunting trips
His owner Alesha Tomasi said the two-year-old loved to swap his paddock for adventures in the hills. Audio
First fluttering shearwater returns to Cape Farewell
Yonga was translocated from the Marlborough Sounds three years ago.
Kārearea NZ falcon crowned 2025 Bird of the Year
The kārearea New Zealand falcon has taken out the top spot in the 20th anniversary Bird of the Year competition. Audio
Bird of the Year: Who Takes the Crown?
It's been one of the biggest bird of the year elections in recent year, with over 75,000 votes cast. Forest and Bird's Nicola Toki revealed the winner to Corin Dann. Audio
Bird of the Year 2025 nears take-off
Part beauty pageant, part political campaign. This year's Bird of the Year winner is soon to be crowned.
New battery recycling units launched in Lower Hutt trial
New high-tech battery recycling units are now available at three Lower Hutt locations, as part of a council-led trial.
The terrifying truth about turtles
Turtles have a relaxed reputation, but in reality they're quick-moving and aggressive, and are wreaking havoc on our native wildlife
Turtles, the pet turned pest
Turtles have a relaxed reputation, but in reality they're quick-moving and aggressive, and are wreaking havoc on our native wildlife. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 25th September 2025
In today's episode, Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs; a new… Audio
New restrictions limit trips to view Hector's dolphins
Research has shown vessel activity can disturb the dolphins' behaviour, and DOC has now put limits on the number of trips allowed per day for tourism operators in Akaroa harbour. Audio
Millipede invasion sparks study on coast
Owhiro Bay locals have awoken to find their homes infested with the creepy crawly invertebrates.
Almost one in four Canterbury swim spots unsafe, report shows
A new regional council report finds nearly a quarter of monitored rivers, lakes and bays pose health risks from faecal bacteria or toxic algae.
Naseby becomes New Zealand's first Dark Sky community
DarkSky International said a tremendous amount of work went into achieving the certification.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 September 2025
In today's episode, senior doctors and dentists have walked off the job in a 48-hour strike that began at midnight, we've been talking about the decline in people learning to drive manual cars, but in… Audio
'Scale and pace we haven't seen before': Record year for Save the Kiwi
More than 300 birds have been translocated this year alone.
