Animals
Conservationist believes biosecurity's response to hornets 'inadequate'
A conservationist and former bee keeper is describing biosecurity's response to the yellow legged hornet as "hopelessly inadequate". Three queens have been discovered on Auckland's North Shore, one in… Audio
Christchurch trials sheep to reduce Port Hills fire risk
Christchurch City Council is trialling sheep as a way to combat fire risk in the Port Hills. The popular Kennedys Bush track is closed until Wednesday to allow sheep to graze the dry grass in the… Audio
Garden Festival buzz has sting in the tail
There's a bit of a buzz about this year's Taranaki Garden Festival. Among the five new gardens opening for the event is the Bee Valley Flower Farm which has proven a magnet for bumble bees. Taranaki… Audio
Ozempic for pets?
November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month and highlights the importance of keeping your pet at a healthy weight. 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
Odd jobs: the life of a croc keeper at Butterfly Creek
If you've ever seen the Saltwater Crocodiles being fed at Auckland's Butterfly Creek and wondered why on earth someone would choose do that for a job, so did our poroducer Ross McNaughton. So he went… Audio
Citizen Science helping to find long-tailed bats in Hawke's Bay
The Bat Colab founder Mark Roper is asking Hawkes Bay residents are being asked if they'd like to host a bat detector on their properties www.thebatcolab.co.nz 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
The Kiwi cop fighting poaching efforts in Africa
Trainee New Zealand police detective Amber Chauval has just returned from Nambia where she spent time with an anti-poaching unit at the Zannier Reserve. It was her fourth trip to Africa, she's… Audio
Why Aucklanders need to be on the lookout for hornets
Now to news coming out of Auckland -Biosecurity NZ is urging people to be on the lookout for yellow legged hornets. Why you might ask? Well, for the first time, a yellow legged hornet queen has been… Audio
Govt accused of brazen industry capture over pig welfare reform
The Government is being accused of "brazen industry capture" by passing a series of changes to pig welfare standards that are closely aligned with an industry proposal. Anusha Bradley reports. Audio
The Panel with Patrick Phelps and Verity Johnson Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Patrick Phelps. Audio
Blue whale surprises dolphin watchers in Akaroa
Passengers on an Akaroa dolphin watch cruise got a rare treat when a blue whale emerged from the water, surprising everyone onboard. Owner George Waghorn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Expert Feature: Behind the scenes of zoos
So if you've got any burning questions about zoos or zoo animals let us know - text me on 2101. Our expert today spent almost 20 years at the helm of Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo - Karen Fifield MNZM. She… Audio
Kiwi athlete attacked by bear while running in Japan
Billy Halloran, a Kiwi athlete is recovering in hospital after he was attacked by a bear while out running in Japan. He spoke to Corin Dann from his hospital bed. Audio
Boy's death from snake bite found to have been preventable
A coroner concluded the 11-year-old's death in Queensland may have been prevented if he had received timely treatment.
Bumper year for toroa albatross chicks taking off
The breeding season has been the most successful on record for toroa, the northern royal albatross, at the Otago colony.
Most successful season on record for Otago toroa
A total of 38 chicks have fledged from Pukekura/Taiaroa Head colony - the most on record. The Department of Conservation's Coastal Otago albatross ranger, Sharyn Broni, joins Emile Donovan. Audio
North Island brown kiwi named Joker makes dramatic entrance
Joker, a North Island brown kiwi has made a dramatic entrance to the world in Napier. Bev Wilkinson, husbandry manager at Napier Kiwi Creche spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The pig welfare reforms that roll back pig welfare
Changes announced by the animal welfare minister turn out not to be what they say on the label.
