Orokonui Ecosanctuary
The prickly prize of ongaonga
It's spectacularly spiky and delivers a painful or even deadly sting. Why are a team of conservationists growing and planting up Orokonui Ecosanctuary near Dunedin with more and more native tree… Audio
The kaka's return
The return of South Island kākā to the the Ōtepoti Dunedin area has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride. Claire Concannon hears about the tragedies and the triumphs, and the plans for what comes next.
…Amanda Symon on protecting Māori rock art
There are over 700 sites of Māori rock art in Te Wai Pounamu / the South Island – most of it in the limestone-rich areas of North Otago and South Canterbury. Archaeologist Amanda Symon is on a mission… Audio, Gallery
First South Island Tuatara hatchlings in hundreds of years
Two tuatara hatchlings have been sighted at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary near Dunedin. They're the first to be seen since adult tuatara were released at the ecosanctuary eight years ago. It's thought… Audio
How to catch a kiwi
At the Orokonui Ecosanctuary near Dunedin, conservation staff have been running around the bush trying to catch Kiwi to send to a predator free island. Video, Audio
Dancing baby kiwi video goes viral
The night-time habits of a dancing baby kiwi caught on camera at Dunedin's Orokonui Ecosanctuary is going viral. Video, Audio
Orokonui Ecosanctuary - Elton Smith
Yesterday Jesse had the pleasure of releasing one of 10 Kiwi into the Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Tip, Daredevil, Carter, Sheeran and Falkor were among kiwi chicks introduced, after the 'kiwi creche' and… Audio
Stoat breaches ecosanctuary, Kiwi at risk
Juvenile kiwi are under threat after a stoat breached the Orokonui Ecosanctuary's 2-million dollar perimeter fence last week. Audio