Animals
HUHA reacts to horse meat being eaten in NZ
In the aftermath of yesterday's horse pie story, we asked Carolyn Press McKenzie from HUHA talked about other "alternate meats" and the legalities of consuming them. Audio
The heartwarming story of a hiker and a kitten
Mustering the energy to walk the Te Araroa trail is one thing, carrying an extra load while you do it, is another feat entirely. But that's exactly what one British hiker has done. Katie Evans has… Audio
Why a couple of sheep farmers in Mosgiel won an award in Wales
Right we're off to Mosgiel to talk to retired farmer Geoff Neilson. You see, Geoff and his wife Ailsa are the recipients of a new award from six major Welsh farming organisations. Since the 1970s… Audio
Child dies after Sydney shark attack
A 12yo boy who initially survived a shark attack in Sydney has died in hospital.
The untapped potential of slimy, smelly...seaweed
More than 30 million tons of seaweed is harvested globally each year, but it's still a fledgling industry in New Zealand. AUT professor Lindsey White is trying to make it happen. Most recently, he's… Audio
New trapdoor spider possibly discovered in New Zealand
A routine biodiversity check in North Taranaki has led to the possible discovery of a brand-new species of spider. Taranaki Regional Council biodiversity officer Sandra Sánchez spoke to Melissa… Audio
Chatty tui Pleakley surprises visitors at Otorohanga Kiwi House
A cheeky tui named Pleakley is delighting visitors at the Otorohanga Kiwi House by calling out and laughing at passersby. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to meet the attention-grabbing… Audio
Police dog and handler injured in Whangārei while pursuing suspects
Four people were arrested, including a 19-year-old and a 48-year-old man.
Bay of Plenty wallaby infestation: 2000 controlled this year
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council killed or contained more than 2000 wallabies as part of its pest control programme in 2024/25.
Rare dolphin spotted in Northland, prompting questions
The sighting is only the second confirmed in the area in the last 100 years.
What's going on with our eel populations?
Senior lecturer at AUT, Dr Amandine Sabadel is a chemist, ecologist, environmental scientist and an eel expert. She's with Bryan to discuss why finding where they breed is so important - and why it's… Audio
Rare pink platypus spotted in the wild
In a remote Australian river, a fisherman says he has encountered an ultra-rare pink platypus, one of only a handful ever sighted in the past 200 years.
Critter of the Week: Red Mistletoe (Peraxilla tetrapetala)
Did you know we have nine mistletoes native to New Zealand? Meet Peraxilla tetrapetala, the endemic red mistletoe! They are especially slow growing and rely on birds such as tui and bellbirds for… Audio
How do I stop spiders living in my wing mirrors?
Pest control expert Heiko Kaise joins Emile Donovan to answer this question. Audio
Stories from Our Changing World
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon joins Jesse to share some exciting news about the Kakapo Files. Audio
Obtaining permits for trapping feral cats might get easier
Currently the Department of Conservation gives out permission after a process that includes filling out paper forms and supplying maps with trapping areas marked. In comparison, hunting permits can be… Audio
Critter of the Week Merchandise Fund
The Critter of the Week merchandise that some of you lovely people have purchased has raised more than four thousand dollars for conservation charities. So we asked you to send us an email with why… Audio
Paws on Board: Inside NZ's Pet Bus
A family-run business is making sure pets get where they're going safely - transporting more than 100 animals at a time on a bus that runs from Auckland to Invercargill. Morning Report producer Rayssa… Audio
Can an octopus really play the piano?
An octopus named Takoyaki or Tako, for short, has become an internet sensation after Swedish YouTuber Mattias Krantz rescued him from a fish market and then, incredibly, taught him to play the piano… Audio
The trainer turning animal tricks into teen confidence
Chickens play football and sheep wave their hooves at Bex Tasker's place. She used to be a dog handler with customs and now uses her expertise in animal training and positive reinforcement methods to… Audio
