Animals
Diver bitten by great white shark flown to hospital
A diver is recovering well after being bitten by a shark at Dusky Sound in Fiordland National Park.
Dachshund found 'fit and well' after 529 days on Kangaroo Island
The search for Valerie involved more than 1000 volunteer hours and roughly 5000 kilometres travelled.
Noel Hyde: the native barn owl
The barn owl is New Zealand's newest raptor, but what impact do they have on our native species? Audio
This Weekend: Anzac Weekend Guinea Pig Show
Judge Debbie Lowrie joins Emile to share what makes a champion guinea pig. Audio
Kangaroos arrive at Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo has welcomed a group of new arrivals from across the Tasman this week, with a mob of forester kangaroos settling into the Australia Bush Track. Audio
Millipede invasion wreaks havoc on Wellington's south coast
Residents in Wellington's southern suburbs say they've been inundated by an explosion of millipedes invading their streets and houses. South coast resident Chris Picking spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wellington Zoo welcomes new capybara
Wellington Zoo's new capybara is settling into his new home and getting to know his future mate. Kate Green paid him a visit. Audio
Ōamaru's blue penguins lay eggs three months early
For the first time ever, Ōamaru's blue penguins or kororā have started laying eggs in April, nearly three months earlier than usual. Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony Science and Environmental Manager… Audio
Buy fish, avoid pigs: How to buy wine based on the label
Journalist Fox Meyer has analysed nearly 10,000 wine bottles to see what the label can predict about the wine's quality and price point. Audio
A pathway opened for native fish
Jesse talks to Horizons Regional Council freshwater and projects manager Logan Brown about the Akitio rabbit weir, located along the river near Waione. The weir had the impact of creating an… Audio
Woman, dog rescued from cliff in Otago by specialist team
A specialist lines crew was brought in as a helicopter winch rescue was unsuitable.
A rescue mission saving rare freshwater mussels
An Auckland Council project offers hope for kākahi in decline.
New SPCA powers to fine owners
SPCA inspectors are getting new powers to issue fines when dogs are being tied up for pro-longed periods. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard expects the law change to be finalised by the… Audio
World-first footage of the colossal squid released
It's been a very exciting week for squid expert Dr Kat Bolstad, who was called on to verify the sighting of a baby colossal squid in its natural habitat hundreds of metres under the sea. Audio
ACC costs for white tail spider bites rise this summer
Feel like you're seeing more white tails in your house at the moment? It's not your imagination. A spider expert explains why. Audio
'Incredibly rare' king penguin sighting at Otago beach
The last reported sighting in New Zealand was at Ōreti Beach last year.
The G.O.A.T
When we talk about the farming sector our mind goes straight to sheep and beef stock, dairy farming... but today we want to show love to New Zealand's humble goat farmers. Audio
Gollum-fish discovered near Invercargill
Department of Conservation rangers working in the Waimatuku Stream near Invercargill have discovered it's teeming with a threatened species of fish. Department of Conservation River Ranger Pat Hoffman… Audio
Can animals create art?
Shawn Simpson is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh and joined Culture 101. Audio
A remarkable birds-eye view: photographing the Kaikōura tītī
The Kaikoura titi, or Hutton's shearwater is a remarkable bird. Endemic to Kaikoura and endangered, it is the only alpine-breeding seabird in the world. Audio
