Animals
Wallaby sighting in Cambridge causing concern
Wallabies, the Australian pest, could cause millions of dollars of damage to farmland and a new indication there's one near Cambridge is cause for concern. Waikato senior biosecurity officer Dave… Audio
Conservation Minister suggests not all species can be saved
The Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says it would cost hundreds-of-billions, maybe trillions, of dollars to save all native species in New Zealand from extinction and instead we should identify the… Audio
The Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and Allan Blackman (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nuwanthie Samarakone & Allan Blackman discuss the drop in ram raids, and a giant salmon that's in need of some love. Nuwanthie Samarakone is an… Audio
The Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nuwanthie Samarakone & Allan Blackman discover what exactly a bird strike is. Bernard Hickey also joins us to discuss Aotearoa, New Zealand's place… Audio
Bears attacking humans in Japan at a record rate
Japan has recorded 219 bear attacks on people in a year, including six fatalities, and officials say some bears view humans as prey.
Critter of the Week
Patangaroa or sun stars are a species of starfish found in the intertidal zones of Te Ika-a-Maui and the West Coast of the Te Waipounamu. Audio
Guide dog puppy trainer Liz Wright on her love of dogs
83 year old Liz Wright has spent her retirement raising guide dogs - Leonard Powell went along to meet her and her pups Audio
Otago Museum unveils new research on the Falklands wolf
A rare wolf species was the apex predator of the Falkland Islands until they were hunted to extinction in 1876. Nearly150 years later, Tuhura Otago Museum has published new research exploring the… Audio
Great Kaikoura Whale Count looking for volunteers
The Kaikoura Ocean Research Institute is on the hunt for volunteers to get involved and help with its Great Kaikoura Whale Count later this month. Kaikoura Ocean Research Institute director Dr Jody… Audio
Heading Off: Blue Duck Station
This week for Heading Off we're visiting Blue Duck Station near Whanganui National Park. It's been recommended by some non-bird watching types as a place to go, if not just for seeing the blue ducks… Audio
Wolf decoys used to scare Canada geese in Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rangers are using wolf decoys to scare the Canada geese away from display gardens and popular picnic areas. Gardens director Wolfgang Bopp spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Shower Thoughts: What's the point of wasps?
Professor Jacqueline Beggs from the University of Auckland's School of Biological Sciences joins us to explain. Audio
Freshwater fish release at Zealandia
Zealandia and Taranaki Whanui ki te Upoko o te Ika have begun releasing freshwater bully into the Wellington ecosanctuary after collecting them using a traditional method. Audio
MPI research risks around JEV outbreak in NZ
The Ministry of Primary Industries will research the risks the deadly virus Japanese encephalitis virus or JEV could pose to New Zealanders if it spreads here. Epidemiologist Roger Morris spoke to… Audio
Expert Feature: Falconry
Today's expert is all about falconry - that's the art of using a bird of prey for hunting. Audio
New study sheds light on social life of magpies
Australian magpies that get picked on by other magpies may be smarter than their bullies, according to Australian researchers. Audio
47 years of monitoring central New Zealand's black swan population
This past weekend, at the New Zealand Bird Conference in Nelson, Lawson Davey presented a talk about the central New Zealand black swan population. Lawson is a fish and game officer at Fish and Game… Audio
NZ's largest citizen science project completed
After five years, country's largest citizen science project to map the distribution and abundance of New Zealand birds has been completed. Coordinator Dan Burgin spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Dogs with ‘human’ names: When did Fido become Charlie?
Slate's Cleo Levin asks why increasing numbers of dogs have been given "human" names. Audio
Historic swarm of cicadas disrupting the peace, and food chain
A phenomenon that hasn't occurred since 1803 is in full swing. Trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging in a rare double event. Brood XIX and XIII are either above ground, or emerging in 17… Audio
