Animals
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
Warmer waters pose problems for trout fishing
Some anglers are rethinking their approach as the waters that are favoured by trout are warming up and causing stress and even death of the fish. Audio
Critter of the Week: Manawatawhi paua
Paua are a national treasure, as iconically Aotearoa as pineapple lumps and kiwi. Paua have a long history as a source of meaty protein and decoration. This week's critter is the Manawatawhi paua… Audio
Wellington City native birds bouncing back - report
The distinctive whistle of the native kaka parrot had all but disappeared from the capital by end of last century, as urban development and introduced predators decimated the population. Morning… Audio
The woman teaching penguins to swim
Most penguins can swim way better than people, but that isn't the case for those that are sick or injured. DOC technical advisor Cassie Mealey teaches them to swim before releasing them back into the… Audio
Hawksbill turtle washes up on Great Barrier Island
Beach-goers are being urged not to take sea turtles back into the water if one is washed to shore, after a critically endangered Hawksbill was found alive on Great Barrier Island. Department of… Audio
The man behind what could be NZ's capital of gemstone collecting
We meet Vince Burke, the proprietor of the Birdlings Flat Gemstone & Fossil Museum at Birdlings Flat. Audio
