Wētāpunga Population Growth Celebrated in Conservation Success
A successful breeding programme marks a significant boom for New Zealand's heaviest insect, the Wētāpunga.
Wētāpunga Population Booms Thanks to Conservation Efforts
New Zealand's largest insect, the Wētāpunga, is experiencing a population boom due to successful breeding and conservation programmes.
Bird hospital struggles with funding despite government support
BirdCare Aotearoa continues to face funding challenges despite receiving government assistance.
Predator Free Dunedin Targets More Pests
Predator Free Dunedin aims to expand its pest control efforts, enhancing native wildlife protection at Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
Iwi-led Project Removes Feral Cats to Restore Aotea
A major conservation initiative aims to revive Aotea by removing feral cats, enhancing native wildlife populations.
Record Votes in 2026 Bird of the Year Competition
This year’s Bird of the Year competition saw a record number of votes. The winner will be announced on Monday.
Kahurangi National Park's Predator Control Programme Success
Predator control efforts in Kahurangi National Park show significant success, with only one rat found this year.
Conservationists Urge Bird-Watchers to Aid Endangered Bittern
Conservationists call for support from bird-watchers to help save New Zealand's critically endangered bittern as wetland habitats decline.
First albatross chicks take flight from Pukekura/Tairāroa Head
The first albatross chicks have flown from Pukekura/Tairāroa Head, marking a significant milestone for the Otago colony, the only mainland breeding site.
Birds Return to Otago Peninsula After Possum Control Success
Community efforts over 15 years lead to the return of birds to Otago Peninsula after successful possum elimination.
Leopard Seal Sighted at Petone Beach in Lower Hutt
A leopard seal has drawn attention after coming ashore at Petone Beach. The Department of Conservation confirmed the sighting.
Bird of the Year Competition Features New Twist
This month's Bird of the Year competition brings innovative ideas from various candidates, paralleling the upcoming election season.
Students Install Nesting Boxes for Little Blue Penguins
Year 7 and 8 students from Ridgway School set up nesting boxes for kororā in Ōwhiro Bay, contributing to local wildlife conservation.
Trust Rehabilitates New Zealand's Raptors for a Decade
The NZ Raptor Trust has dedicated 10 years to rehabilitating injured raptors, successfully returning them to the skies.
Taranaki Kōkako recovery receives $1 million funding boost
New funding will enhance predator control and habitat restoration for kōkako across 46,000 hectares of Taranaki forest.
Police Help Rescue Seal Pup in South Auckland Suburb
Police officers responded to a call about a wandering seal pup, seeking guidance to ensure its safe rescue.
H5N1 bird flu poses serious threat to native wildlife
H5N1 bird flu raises concerns for native wildlife as experts warn of potential catastrophic impacts.
Ninety kākāpō to be vaccinated against bird flu
The Department of Conservation will vaccinate ninety kākāpō, including new chicks, with a few left unvaccinated.
Wellington's Millipede Invasion Sparks NZ-Wide Research
A millipede outbreak on Wellington's south coast has prompted fresh research, with records suggesting similar infestations hit New Zealand back in the 1940s.
NZ Millipede Mystery: 1940s Outbreak Sparks New Research
Wellington's millipede invasion may have happened before in the 1940s — and scientists are excited about what history can teach us today.
NZ Trap Inventor's 50-Year Mission to Protect Our Bush
Steve Allan has spent nearly 50 years designing traps to protect New Zealand's native birds and bush. His story is a heartwarming conservation success.
Kaimanawa Wild Horses Mustered in Major 2026 Effort
The third Kaimanawa horse muster of 2026 is underway near Waiouru, with helicopters helping protect New Zealand's precious alpine environment.
Banded rail spotted near Katikati's Beach Rd coastal walkway
Predator control volunteers near Katikati's Beach Rd walkway have been rewarded with rare sightings of both a juvenile and adult banded rail.
Breakfast with the Gulls: Conservation Event at Maketu Spit
Maketu Ōngātoro Wetland Society hosts free Breakfast with the Gulls event on November 9, offering rare chance to see endangered black-billed gulls nesting.