Forty animals, including several types of seabirds and sharks, will gain protection under the UN Convention on the Conservation of […]
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What NZ experts want from global meeting on migratory animals – Expert Reaction
Nearly a quarter of migratory species listed under a global convention are at risk of extinction, and the number is […]
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New Predator Free 2050 strategy sees Wellington as NZ’s first predator-free city – Expert Reaction
Predator Free 2050 will increase its focus on eliminating predators alongside current suppression efforts, according to the new strategy released today. […]
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Biggest beech mast in seven years – Expert Reaction
Beech forests flowering this spring are expected to drop trillions of seeds later in the autumn — producing a feast both for […]
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Is gene editing the next frontier of conservation? – Expert Reaction
Much has been made of the potential of genome engineering for “de-extinction”. But what about its potential to help existing […]
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Reviewing our strategy to go predator free by 2050 – Expert Reaction
Are New Zealand’s upcoming predator free goals on the right track? Should we stick with the current target species list […]
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Tuatara at risk from rat poison as well as from rats – Expert Reaction
New research shows that tuatara could be at risk from the same rodenticides that are used to protect them from […]
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Bug of the Year 2025 – Expert Reaction
Bat hitchiking, mealybug milking, and defensive bleeding – the creepiest crawlies and freakiest fliers of Aotearoa are duking it out […]
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Scientists become environmental detectives with eDNA – Expert Reaction
New technology is helping scientists to track down pests, detect endangered species, and find infectious viruses, all through the tiny bits […]
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New biocontrol beetles for aggressive wetland weed – Expert Reaction
The Environmental Protection Authority has approved the import and release of four insects in the Manawatū-Whanganui region to control the spread of purple […]
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