Animals

Dogs in Tauranga are less likely to be put down compared to neighbouring towns in the Bay of Plenty. Libby Kirkby-McLeod finds out what's making the difference. Audio

Today we are talking all things Dinosaur. Did they really have feathers? Could they talk to each other? Did a T-rex and a velociraptor ever meet? To answer those, and whatever else you can throw at… Audio

In today's episode, the first submissions have been heard by a People's Select Committee designed to challenge the government's rushed changes to the Equal Pay Amendment Act; A Northland cardiologist… Audio

The Department of Conservation says three endangered sea lions were shot at the mouth of the Waitaki river on Saturday. DOC's operations director for the South Island Aaron Fleming spoke to Charlotte… Audio

In today's episode, a Christchurch man says he has applied for hundreds of jobs with no success, and despairs about what to do next; New Zealand's unemployment rate has hit 5.2% - the highest since… Audio

The SPCA isn't just dealing with animal abuse its staff are increasingly in the firing line; facing verbal and physical threats. There has been 70 incidents reported so far this year, but the animal… Audio

Researchers in Australia have found that leopard seals in Antarctica sing under the ice and their songs have similiaries with the way humans sing nursery rhymes to children. The study's lead author… Audio

In the battle against Queenstown's exploding rabbit population, a team of trained ferrets is leading the charge. Jim Curry and Jacqui Elson believe in the power of using pests, to fight pests. Katie… Audio

Some unexpected hitchhikers are causing more work for mechanics as vermin look to make themselves at home in car engines. MTA sector manager repairer and environmental Glen McGarry spoke to Charlotte… Audio

There was a rare humpback whale sighting in Wellington Harbour over the weekend, the second time humpback whales have been in the harbour this winter. Whale expert Nadine Bott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Next Thursday is World Ranger Day, and to celebrate this important role and the people doing it, our critter of the week is the endemic ranger dragonfly. Just like human rangers, these ranger… Audio

In today's episode, more expensive food, rents and power prices have driven inflation to a 12-month high; Hamilton police are still looking for the people and weapons involved in a deadly brawl in… Audio