Animals
Teach your dog to care for native species
As much as we love kiwis, we also love our dogs, and it can be hard to accept that dogs pose a threat to our native taonga. Audio
Home for critically endangered kākāriki karaka set up
A new home is being set up for the critically endangered kākāriki karaka - or orange-fronted parakeet - with 34 birds released on the predator-free Anchor Island in Fiordland. Department of… Audio
Woman riding horse to council meeting protesting proposed bylaw
Northland farmer Claire Ganantchian isn't happy about a by-law about horse poo, she's heading to council on her horse to protest Audio
Proposed bylaw in Northland to force horseriders to pick up poo
Northland horseriders are kicking up a stink over a proposed new bylaw that would mean they'd have to pick up their horse's poo. Legendary Hokianga horseman Rob Pink spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Dog adoption sours over terms and conditions
With Greyhound racing set to be banned by August next year, the industry is starting to wind down and soon thousands of dogs will need homes. But for one new greyhound owner, the deal went sour after… Audio
La Niña brings more fish to seas around Wellington
The La Niña weather pattern is thought to be one of the reasons for more fish being caught in the seas around Wellington. Ashleigh McCaull has been talking to some novice fishermen. Audio
The art and science of taxidermy
Emile Donovan speaks to David Mowbray, president of the New Zealand Taxidermy Association, about the intricate process of taxidermy. Audio
Horse prevails in man vs horse race
If you were listening on Friday you would have heard about the inaugural Only Fools and Horses race taking place in the Maniototo at the weekend. And guess what the horses won. Winning rider Rider… Audio
Cow Communication: more than a moo
Leonie Cornips has spent six years immersed in the lives of cows. She tells Jim about their complex method of communication. Audio
Call for stricter animal welfare enforcement
The SPCA, MPI and Police all play a part in enforcement, but overlapping responsibilities and under-resourcing of each agency means the mistreatment of animals goes undetected, research shows. Audio
The case for ethical whitebait
This seafood delicacy is traditionally enjoyed as a fritter between two slices of white bread, but can also come with a dollop of guilt. Audio
Keeping tabs on Fiordland's sharks
Researchers are using acoustic tags to keep track of sharks in Fiordland's sounds.
Our Changing World: Tracking sevengill sharks in Fiordland
On Our Changing World, we hop onboard the Department of Conservation boat Southern Winds in Doubtful Sound, Fiordland.
The team are doing scientific dives to document the different habitats in the… Audio
What happened to NZ birds the last time the climate changed
When humans arrived in New Zealand they set about dramatic changes to the landscape, which in turn impacted birdlife. Audio
Who killed Wellington's emu?
Almost 120 years ago, a tragic incident captured headlines across the nation. The emu at Wellington Zoo was found dead in its enclosure only ten days after it arrived. Did the emu die of natural… Audio
Missing fisherman pulled overboard by shark, NSW police say
Australian police say a missing fisherman was not attacked by a shark but dragged into the water by it after he became entangled in fishing gear.
Huge restoration project planned for three of NZ's largest islands
The $202 million project would rewild Rakiura-Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands and the Auckland Island.
Single Oriental fruit fly found in Auckland suburb of Birkdale
A biosecurity operation is under way in the Auckland suburb of Birkdale, on the North Shore, after the discovery of a single male Oriental fruit fly. Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner Mike Inglis… Audio
Calls to stop shark feeding in popular Waiheke bay
Some Waiheke Island residents are concerned by the practice of feeding sharks in one of the island's busy bays.
Survey finds thousands more endangered Archey's frogs
A new survey shows there are thousands more critically endangered Archey's frogs than previously thought. Environment reporter Kate Green reports. Audio
