Nicola Toki
A Decade of Critter of the Week! (Part two)
On Tuesday night we held a Critter of the Week live event to celebrate ten years of talking endangered species. Nicola Toki Forest and Bird's Chief Executive and I chatted in front of a live audience… Audio
A Decade of Critter of the Week! (Part one)
Earlier this week we held a special event in Auckland celebrating a decade of Critter of the Week. Forest and Bird Chief Executive Nicola Toki and Jesse sat in front of a live audience to chat about… Audio
Critter of the Week: Celaenia aka Bird Dropping Spiders
If you're stuck for a Halloween costume, this week's critter could be a source of inspiration… or not! Meet the bird-dropping spiders (Celaenia species)
Extra extra! Join Forest & Bird CEO Nicola… Audio
Critter of the Week: Water Spider aka dolomedes aquaticus
The critter of the week is the water spider, Dolomedes aquaticus! This spider has a special affinity with water, spending most of their time near braided rivers. Dolomedes spiders are also called… Audio
Critter of the Week: Kauri Greenhood Orchid
Today the focus is on the kauri greenhood orchid. Audio
Critter of the Week
It's been a big week for the endangered critters of Aotearoa New Zealand with the announcement of this year's Bird of the Year winner, the Karearea New Zealand Falcon. Forest and Bird Chief Executive… Audio
"Staunch beyond words" Nicola Toki shares stories of Dr Jane Goodall
"Warm, kind, inspirational and staunch beyond words" that's how our first guest has described Dr Jane Goodall, who has died aged 91. Jane Goodall was a pioneer in her field, both as a female scientist… Audio
Bird of the Year: Who Takes the Crown?
It's been one of the biggest bird of the year elections in recent year, with over 75,000 votes cast. Forest and Bird's Nicola Toki revealed the winner to Corin Dann. Audio
Critter of the Week: Humpback Whale Louse
Jesse spoke to Forest and Bird Chief Executive Nicola Toki about it. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 25th September 2025
In today's episode, Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs; a new… Audio
Bird of the Year competition heats up
Bird memes are taking over the internet, as the Bird of the Year competition heats up. Forest and Bird chief executive Nicola Toki spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Critter of the Week
This week's critter is the New Zealand Dobsonfly (Archichauliodes diversus). They are the only representing species of this group in New Zealand. These insects are unusual, spending most of their life… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15th September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly chat with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon; Music and hospitality leaders are singing the government's praises over a $70 million funding package for tourism and… Audio
Bird of the Year celebrates 20 years
It is 20th year of the annual competition, and voting opens at 9 o'clock Monday morning. Forest and Bird's chief executive Nicola Toki spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Critter of the Week: Debris Cloaking Bark Beetle
The critter for this week is rytinotus squamulosus, the debris cloaking bark beetle! Audio
Critter of the Week: Northland Tusked Weta
This week's critter is small but very fierce! The Northland Tusked Weta is around 2 cm in size, they are a beautiful orange-brown colour with bands along the back. These little critters live in small… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 1st September 2025
In today's episode, Health New Zealand says cuts to graduate nurses' working hours and on-the-job training, will not mean worse outcomes for patients; The government is hoping loans of up to $30… Audio
Forest and Bird releases Birdle game
After the worldwide success of Wordle - some of New Zealand's most threatened species are trying to get in on the fame. Forest & Bird chief executive Nicola Toki spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Critter of the Week Merch is BACK!
Critter of the Week merch is back!
THE LINK TO ORDER A BAG, A TEE OR A HOODIE IS HERE!
That's right, you can proudly show off your favourite endangered critter.
Orders close on October 6th, with… Audio
Critter of the Week: Crabill's Centipede
It's time for Critter of the week where we put the spotlight on an endangered insect, and today's critter is the very definition of tiny but mighty. The Crabill's centipede is small by most standards… Audio
