New research has identified the extent to which human colonization and hunting contributed to the extinction of New Zealand's ...

In response to human-induced environmental changes, New Zealand’s stoneflies have changed color. It is the clearest evidence ...

“In the 1880s New Zealand farmers unleashed ferrets to curb the rising rabbit problem. That plan backfired. The ferrets had little impact on rabbit numbers, and instead, NZ now has what’s considered ...

But, before the arrival of humans, New Zealand did not have any mammals lumbering around and snacking on truffles—the island’s only native mammal species are bats and marine creatures.

Spartina traps silt and sand, impacting the open mudflats needed by many migratory protected bird species such as the ...

Under the new leadership, BirdCare Aotearoa is actively pursuing high-impact grants and collaborative conservation partnerships. The public is encouraged to donate where possible, and stay engaged ...

Renowned conservation artist Anna Gibbs is proud to present her first solo exhibition, South Island Songs, at Little River Gallery in Christchurch. Over a year in the making, Gibbs’ new collection ...

Follows the trials and tribulations of the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital as conservationists seek to rescue, rehabilitate and release native New Zealand animals.