Kat Bolstad
It's been a big year for the colossal squid
We can't get enough colossal squid action, and it turns out 2025 was a big year for the massive creature. Here to tell us more, is Professor Kat Bolstad - head of the AUT Squid Squad. Audio
World-first footage of the colossal squid released
It's been a very exciting week for squid expert Dr Kat Bolstad, who was called on to verify the sighting of a baby colossal squid in its natural habitat hundreds of metres under the sea. Audio
The world through squid eyes
We might think deep-sea squid look a bit strange, but if they have the capacity for it, they would likely consider us monsters! Claire speaks to a squidologist and a PhD candidate about their research… Audio
The world through squid eyes
We might think deep-sea squid look a bit strange, but if they have the capacity for it, they would likely consider us monsters! Claire speaks to a squidologist and a PhD candidate about their research…
AudioRare and unusual squids discovered
Rare and unusual squids have been discovered in NIWA's annual squid survey. Kat Bolstad is an Associate Professor at AUT, and in charge of what she calls the Squid Squad. Audio
Whakatauāki: Kaua e Mate Wheke, Me Mate Ururoa.
From the Te Ahi Kaa archives, a series about the whakatauāki 'Kaua e Mate Wheke, Me Mate Ururoa' is further explored about how this proverbial saying can relate to a person's life and their… Audio
Octopus vs Shark
In part two of this four-part series, Te Ahi Kaa seeks out a variety of interpretations of whakatauki or proverbial sayings. This week, Kaua e mate Wheke me mate Ururoa (Do not die like an octopus,… Audio
Marine Science Round-Up
A baby colossal squid, studying under-ice algae in Antarctica, New Zealand sea lions, and a better fishing trawl net. Video, Audio
Marine Science Round-Up
A baby colossal squid, studying under-ice algae in Antarctica, New Zealand sea lions, and a better fishing trawl net.
Video, AudioColossal Squid Revealed
Squid experts had a rare opportunity to examine an intact specimen of the enigmatic colossal squid, collected from Antarctic waters Audio
Colossal Squid Revealed
Squid experts had a rare opportunity to examine an intact specimen of the enigmatic colossal squid, collected from Antarctic waters
AudioColossal Squid
Dacia monitors the defrosting and examination of the world's largest squid. Audio
