Animal Welfare
Greens say lamb deaths highlight shonkiness of Saudi deal
Officials have confimed high numbers of New Zealand-bred lambs died shortly after being being born on the Government's controversial demonstration farm in the Saudi Arabian desert. Audio
Labour release Cabinet papers over Saudi sheep exports
The Labour MP and former Cabinet Minister, David Parker, has released Cabinet papers from 2007, in the latest twist in the controversy over sheep exports to Saudi Arabia. Audio
Helping You Help Animals
Carolyn Press-McKenzie has rescued animals of almost every kind. From circus monkeys, to native birds, three legged dogs, horses, pigeons, cats and many more. She is the founder of HUHA - Helping You… Audio
Wellington drowning in unwanted dogs
The founder of an animal rescue group HuHa says Wellington is drowning in unwanted dogs. We talk to Carolyn Press-McKenzie about why this is happening and what can be done. Audio
Animal welfare group says NZ's dairy cows happy and healthy
New Zealand dairy cows may be among the happiest and healthiest in the world. Audio
Pet shops speak out on puppy mills
The industry body for pet shops speaks out on the issue of puppy farming. Yesterday on the programme we discussed growing concern that online selling allows puppy mills to thrive, whereby dogs are… Audio
Trade Me considering Code of Conduct on animal sales
Trade Me is looking at implementing a code of conduct on the sale of animals in response to a campaign against so called puppy mills. Carolyn Press-McKenzie is the founder of the national animal… Audio
Ethical foie gras
A European farmer claims to be producing foie gras the natural way. Trevor Baker went along to meet him. Audio
SPCA wary of post-Christmas dumping as pet-gift popularity spikes.
Trademe says pets are a hot commodity with those under 20 this Christmas. Audio
Concern for the wellbeing of greyhounds in the gambling industry
Concern for the wellbeing of greyhounds in the gambling industry Audio
Animal rights campaigners on Melbourne Cup deaths
Animal rights campaigners are calling for immediate changes within the racing industry after the deaths of two horses at the Melbourne Cup yesterday. With Elio Celotto - Campaign Director with the… Audio
Producing Pigs
Grant and Ross Skilton farm 5000 pigs near Whanganui. Each week 25 litters are born, usually on a Wednesday, and another 240 pigs head off the farm for processing. The pigs grow from one kilogramme to… Audio
David Rosenfelt, Author of the Puppy Express
David Rosenfelt is an American author. He and his wife Debbie Myers set up their own virtual dog rescue and adoption organisation called the Tara Foundation. David's new book The Puppy Express tells… Audio
Feature Guest - Dr Jonathan Balcombe
Ethologist, author and scientist, Dr Jonathan Balcombe is in the country to speak at the New Zealand Companion Animal Conference in his capacity as Chair of the Animal Studies Department of the Humane… Audio
Animal refuges overwhelmed with homeless cats
Animal shelters are struggling to cope with larger than usual numbers of kittens and pups. Audio