Animals
Three NZ horses line up for the Melbourne Cup
Kiwi horse racing fans are expected to spend up to $30 million betting on the 164th Melbourne Cup run this afternoon at Flemington. Thad Taylor from the TAB spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Elusive wallaby still not hunted down in Southland
Southland is on Wallaby alert - Matt Rosenberg reports from the deep south Audio
Concert for Animals to be broadcast on Guy Fawkes night
Guy Fawkes night and the impact on household and farm animals is a well traversed topic with the New Zealand Veterinary Association once again helping to promote an Animates petition calling for the… Audio
Fireworks season not fun for Aotearoa's pets - insurer
Fireworks can be terrifying to dogs and cats because their superior hearing makes bangs sound louder and closer, a pet insurance company says, ahead of Guy Fawke's Night.
The fight for the forest and the fernbird
A trip to the Tautuku ecology restoration project to learn about ongoing efforts to help the forest and its inhabitants.
Up close and personal with great white sharks
Philip White shares his experience as an intern with the Blue Wilderness Research Unit in South Africa. Audio
Why dogs love life - unpacked by a philosopher
Ever wonder why dogs seem to be having so much fun all the time? Philosophy can tell us something about it - and why we're a bit different, an American academic says. Audio
What can dogs teach us about loving life?
Philosopher Mark Rowlands argues a dog's capacity for joy and meaning can help us better understand ourselves. Audio
How to soothe your pooch this Guy Fawkes
In a radio first, RNZ and the SPCA are hosting a special Concert for Animals on 5 November, with music specially selected to calm your pets. Audio
No luck in search for 'rogue wallaby' in Southland
A suspected rogue wallaby has not been found in Southland, despite an extensive search involving dogs and drones near the Waiau River in Te Anau. Environment Southland biosecurity and biodiversity… Audio
Successful breeding season for Northern Albatross
Juvenile Toroa or Northern Albatross numbers are at a record high after what has been another successful breeding season. Coastal Otago Ranger Sharyn Broni spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Lead bullets - a health risk to humans and kea
New research shows lead-based bullets used to shoot wild game contaminate the meat, posing a health risk to humans and wildlife.
New Zealand in desperate need of licensing regime for the breeding of pets
The XL Bully cat is a curiosity - one UK breeder says his affectionate kitties are selling for four thousand pounds each. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 23 October 2024
Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus Tom makes the case for banning pets. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 23 October 2024
Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus Tom makes the case for banning pets. Audio
Dog walkers fear new rules will put them out of business
Auckland Council is proposing to limit the number of dogs one person may walk both on and off-leash.
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Richard Pamatatau (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Deborah Hart & Richard Pamatatau discuss a potential fireworks ban. Plus how do you you ride a Penny-farthing? And which activity did you try once… Audio
The Birds! a fundraiser
A bird rescue is hoping a special screening of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds will help keep their dream alive. Audio
Mysterious sea creature puzzles NIWA scientists
A mysterious sea-creature from the depths of the ocean was so puzzling for NIWA scientists it was initially nicknamed 'The Thing'. NIWA marine biologist and voyage leader Sadie Mills spoke to… Audio
Our Changing World: Bird nest design
Ever spied a bird nest out on a walk? Some are quite complex constructions, delicately woven and expertly lined to keep their eggs safe. This week, Claire Concannon learns about bird nest design and… Audio
