Animals
This salmon farm in the middle of nowhere is for sale
South Westland Salmon Farm on State Highway 6 is surrounded by mountains, rivers and valleys. Whoever buys the farm from the Monk family will get an off-the-shelf salmon farm business complete with… Audio
Bodies of four weasels found inside Zealandia
Four unwanted visitors have weaselled their way into a Wellington eco-sanctuary in the past week. Zealandia's Jo Ledington spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
A bold dream gets a cut as Predator Free 2050 Ltd is disestablished
Predator Free 2050 was hit by a budget blow, and now the 'moonshot' goal is under threat
New Zealand's predator-free future in peril
Predator Free 2050 was hit by a budget blow, and now the 'moonshot' goal is under threat. Audio
Our Changing World: Tagging green sea turtles
Late last year an unprecedented number of green sea turtles, or honu, washed up on New Zealand’s coastline.
Many were nursed back to health and released back into the wild – and some were returned… Audio
In breakups, should pets be more than just property?
Pet custody lawyer Eve Smith joins Nights to discuss a new law giving Australian courts new powers to assess who should take the family pet when it comes to matrimonial property disputes. Audio
Solving green sea turtle mysteries
Scientists are hoping to unravel the secrets of the green sea turtles that spend their formative years along Aotearoa's shores.
Expert Feature: Bees
Each Monday, we pick a subject and invite an expert in that field to answer our burning questions. Today we're exploring the fascinating world of bees with Jenny Jandt, researcher in the Zoology… Audio
Dr Zazie Todd: Understanding strange dog behaviour
Animal behaviorist and certified dog trainer, Dr Zazie Todd joins us once again to discuss some of the curly questions around canine behaviour. Audio
Critter of the Week: The Frostfish
Meet the Frostfish! This beautiful iridescent silver fish is found all over the world, but are also native to our waters.
They are known for stranding on beaches after especially frosty nights, hence… Audio
Limpets are smarter than we might think
Limpets, which are technically a type of snail, are found on rocks, boat hulls, glued to the side of jetties. In spite of - or maybe because of - their ubiquity, we often overlook them in favour of… Audio
Fur seals could turn up in odd places as 'Silly Seal Season' starts
It's that time of year again-when young kekeno or fur seals start turning up in all sorts of odd places, from footpaths and paddocks to busy roads. Department of Conservation senior technical advisor… Audio
Nelson Council revises catering contract saving Giants b-ball
Regional reporter Samantha Gee has news out of Nelson - this week, the Nelson Giants come close to closing Audio
Council issuing free de-sexing vouchers to combat roaming dog crisis
Between January and 22 May 2025, Auckland Council said it received 6197 reports of roaming dogs and impounded 2460. Audio
Interesting insects from Aotearoa
There are thought to be about 20,000 insect species in New Zealand - with 90 per cent endemic meaning they're only found only here. Scientists reckon there are still more to be discovered. A new book… Audio
Animal rights activists call for ban on public sale of fireworks
Animal rights activists have presented a petition calling for a ban on the public sale of fireworks, which they say cause unnecessary physical and psychological harm to the country's animals. The… Audio
Critter of the Week
This week's critter has a rather extreme attachment style. The genus name of the trematode, Philophthalmus attenuatus, means 'eye-loving', which is a polite way to describe the adults of this species… Audio
Otago escargot? Snail farm launched in Queenstown
RNZ's Otago reporter Tess Brunton reports on the launch of the country's first commercial snail farm Audio
New Zealand unlocks commercial catnip market
Muttley's Estate manufactures and sells gourmet pet wine for anxious cats and dogs. There's lighter beverage Champawgne, and deeper blends like Purrno Noir. Audio
