Animals
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
Where are all the stick insects?
Just last week Jesse was asking: where have all the stick insects gone? Audio
Tasman dog walkers upset by beach rules to protect birds
New dog rules across the Tasman region - and they're not proving popular with some, reporter Max Frethy told us why Audio
The Panel with Alan McElroy and Penny Ashton (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Alan McElroy and Penny Ashton discuss proposed changes to tenancy laws surrounding pets and Dave Letele closing his Auckland food bank. Audio
The secrets of eel migration
A team of scientists is about to head out into the South Pacific Ocean to try and solve one of nature's most perplexing mysteries. Audio
Wildlife experts assessing impact of Manawanui sinking
Wildlife experts are on the scene in Samoa surveying the impact of the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui on the environment. Professor Louise Chilvers is from Massey University and is the Director of… Audio
It's swooping season, so how do you keep magpies at bay?
Emeritus Professor Gisela Kaplan from the University of New England is an expert in animal behaviour, and also literally wrote the book on Australian magpies. Audio
The science of cloning
A Montana man has been fined $20,000 USD and sent to jail for six months after cloning a giant Kyrgystani sheep and selling its offspring to be used for trophy hunting. Audio
Exotic birds threaten local ecosystem: Study
Auckland Council fears large numbers of exotic birds are posing a threat to the local ecosystem. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
Our Changing World – The science behind dog welfare
We love our four-legged friends. But are we looking after all their needs? Audio
Lone Motutapu Island rat declared dead after long hunt
It's been running amok on the otherwise pest-free island for months. But it's come at a price.
Dog agility for everyone
Dog agility training can be adapted for dogs (and owners) of all ages and fitness levels. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 October 2024
On today's episode, missiles have been launched at Israel from Iran. It comes in response to Israel's " limited ground operation" in southern Lebanon as well as air and missile strikes on Syria, Iraq… Audio
Kākā breeding season in full swing
Breeding season for kākā is in full swing and the Department of Conservation says Wellington attics might be prime real estate for these feathered flat-hunters. DOC biodiversity ranger David Moss… Audio
Heads up: Look out for kākā in the roof, DOC say
Wellingtonians are being asked to check their check their homes' eaves and attics to ensure there are no feathery squatters like kākā this breeding season. Audio
