Animals
Pair of undies from Orangutan Island to be auctioned
A unique pair of undies from the documentary series Orangutan Island is being auctioned off to raise money for charity. Borneo Orangutan Survival NZ chief executive Kerin Welford spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Anti-methane vaccine could reduce impact of cow burps
For decades, scientists have been working on a methane-reducing vaccine for cows with little success, until now. A prototype vaccine by US-based start-up Arkeabio is showing promise following a trial… Audio
Beautiful bugs and tiny plants
Capturing the health of a piece of bush, and figuring out what predator pests are around, often comes down to the state of its smallest inhabitants Audio
Beautiful bugs and tiny plants
Capturing the health of a piece of bush, and figuring out what predator pests are around, often comes down to the state of its smallest inhabitants
AudioCritter of the Week - Shore skink or Mokomoko
The wee creature featured today is the Shore skink or Mokomoko. Audio
A truly fancy cat
A Belgium Blue cat called Traeger (show name: Masterpiece du Petite Prince) recently became the Supreme winner at the New Zealand Cat Fancy National cat show. Owner Wendy Powell is stoked at the win… Audio
They're farming Kingfish out here
NIWA has just opened a new Aquaculture Centre in Ruakaka which can produce 600 tonnes of Kingfish a year. Audio
Native Australian bat found in Marlborough
An encounter with a native Australian bat in Marlborough is raising questions about how it got there. Samantha Gee has the story. Audio
Shower Thoughts: How do animals become domesticated?
Head of Massey University's vet school, Professor Jon Huxley joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
Christchurch Council to review dog walking bylaws
A Professional dog walker fears her business could be jeopardy if Christchurch Counicl limits the number of dogs she can walk at any one time. The council is about to review its canine bylaws and… Audio
Dead weasel found in Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
The head of Wellington's Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary is concerned for native birds after a dead weasel was recently found in a trap inside the reserve. Chief executive Danielle Shanahan spoke to… Audio
Critter of the Week: Globular springtails
Behold! globular springtails (Dicyrtoma spp.). Audio
Wild Goat Hunting Competition begins
The National Wild Goat Hunting Competition is back, and DOC is calling on hunters to get involved and do their bit to help with goat control. DOC's wild animals manager Mike Perry spoke to Charlotte… Audio
New study into mass bleaching of sea sponges gives hope for future
A new study into a mass bleaching of sea sponges is giving marine researchers "hope for the future". Lead author Professor James Bell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
A year of mainland kākāpō
In July 2023 four male kākāpō were released into the fenced Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari – part of a new habitat trial to investigate suitable locations for the growing kākāpō population. But… Video, Audio
A year of mainland kākāpō
In July 2023 four male kākāpō were released into the fenced Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari – part of a new habitat trial to investigate suitable locations for the growing kākāpō population. But…
AudioNIWA observes increase in ocean temperatures
NIWA have observed an increase in ocean temperatures east of New Zealand which could impact key fisheries. NIWA's Matt Dunn spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Three new species of wētā discovered
Three new species of wētā have been discovered in the southern regions of Aotearoa. Professor in Evolutionary Ecology Steven Trewick spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Critter of the Week: Curt, the marine fluke
This week's critter is a trematode (also known as a fluke) that has chosen to parastitise not one, but three separate animals. Audio
Seven million mussels to be placed in Hauraki Gulf
Seven million mussels will be placed in the Hauraki Gulf next week to help reverse decades-long damage. Ngati Manuhiri Settlement Trust Chief Executive Nicola MacDonald spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
