Animals
Critter of the Week Spade-toothed whal
This week's critter might be the most mysterious mammal on Earth. There are only seven records of the spade-toothed whale, Mesoplodon traversii - despite it being the size of a car. The first record… Audio
The latest global debate: could 100 men take a gorilla?
Believe it or not, that's the question which has turned into a full-blown debate not only on the internet, but also around the watercooler. People have been passionately posturing over the… Audio
Duck hunting season begins this weekend
Duck hunting follows specific regulations set by Fish and Game - and for most regions the season runs from the first Saturday of May until the end of June. Reporter Alexa Cook has more. Audio
The social history of whaling
Lindsay Alexander is a NZ whaling historian based in Kororareka, Russell. He has been researching the topic for more than 12 years and has written a number of books based on the real often forgotten… Audio
Kakapo boom heard in North Island
Kakapo have been heard booming at a Waikato sanctuary, the first time it's been heard in the North Island for more than a century. Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari manager Dan Howie spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Studying Fiordland's iconic black corals
Fiordland's protected black corals provide crucial habitat. But how resilient are they to change?
The special relationship between bees and tomatoes
Bumble bees are the only insects that can pollinate tomatoes. Professor Jenny Jandt from Otago Uni's zoology department has just completed a study looking at how we can help the bumble bees thrive and… Audio
Shower Thoughts: How are animals trained for the movies?
Caroline Girdlestone speaks with Emile Donovan on what it takes to train animals for the big screen. Audio
Rat footprints found in Whanganui sanctuary
Rat footprints in a Whanganui forest sanctuary have sparked an intense monitoring and trapping operation. Forest and Bird conservation project delivery manager Ali Meade spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Diver bitten by great white shark flown to hospital
A diver is recovering well after being bitten by a shark at Dusky Sound in Fiordland National Park.
Dachshund found 'fit and well' after 529 days on Kangaroo Island
The search for Valerie involved more than 1000 volunteer hours and roughly 5000 kilometres travelled.
Noel Hyde: the native barn owl
The barn owl is New Zealand's newest raptor, but what impact do they have on our native species? Audio
This Weekend: Anzac Weekend Guinea Pig Show
Judge Debbie Lowrie joins Emile to share what makes a champion guinea pig. Audio
Kangaroos arrive at Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo has welcomed a group of new arrivals from across the Tasman this week, with a mob of forester kangaroos settling into the Australia Bush Track. Audio
Millipede invasion wreaks havoc on Wellington's south coast
Residents in Wellington's southern suburbs say they've been inundated by an explosion of millipedes invading their streets and houses. South coast resident Chris Picking spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wellington Zoo welcomes new capybara
Wellington Zoo's new capybara is settling into his new home and getting to know his future mate. Kate Green paid him a visit. Audio
Ōamaru's blue penguins lay eggs three months early
For the first time ever, Ōamaru's blue penguins or kororā have started laying eggs in April, nearly three months earlier than usual. Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony Science and Environmental Manager… Audio
Buy fish, avoid pigs: How to buy wine based on the label
Journalist Fox Meyer has analysed nearly 10,000 wine bottles to see what the label can predict about the wine's quality and price point. Audio
A pathway opened for native fish
Jesse talks to Horizons Regional Council freshwater and projects manager Logan Brown about the Akitio rabbit weir, located along the river near Waione. The weir had the impact of creating an… Audio
Woman, dog rescued from cliff in Otago by specialist team
A specialist lines crew was brought in as a helicopter winch rescue was unsuitable.
