Animals
One of our critter fund recipients
Today we reveal which groups have been selected for critter funds raised through the sale of our COTW t-shirts. A percentage of sales was put aside to help not for profit groups around the country… Audio
'Very cute': Wellington Zoo welcomes first baby giraffe in 2 decades
Wellington Zoo's welcomed a baby Giraffe... the first to be born there in almost two decades. And its a girl ..born to Mum Zuri and Dad sunny, in the early hours of yesterday morning. Wellington Zoo… Video, Audio
Two kiwi chicks hatch in Wellington wilderness
For the first time in 150 years, two kiwi chicks were hatched in Wellington wilderness.
The milestone follows years of conservation work by the Capital Kiwi Project to control pests in the region.
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The last grand pig master
Whole pigs roasted in an earth oven have been a Chinese tradition since they first arrived to work the goldfields, over 100 year ago. In Palmerston North Rodney Wong rules the roast... Or at least he… Audio
Shark filmed in Nelson probably a Great White says expert
An expert says a large shark filmed off a popular swimming beach in Nelson was very probably a Great White - and it should come as no surprise to anyone.
Great Whites are migrating en masse from the… Audio
Think twice about getting a pet rabbit for Xmas - animal control
Animal control officials are pleading with people to think twice about getting a pet rabbit this Christmas, due to the number of the invasive pests being found abandoned in parks and reserves. Because… Audio
Ecological corridor celebrates two years
An initiative to create an ecological corridor in the Waipa district from Maungatautari to Pirongia is celebrating it's second anniversary today. Project coordinator Bexie Towle speaks to Jesse. Audio
What happens to abandoned turtles?
What should you do if you find an abandoned turtle? No, don't name it after a renaissance painter and throw it down the sewer with a slice of pizza.... I promise you it won't turn into a crime… Audio
Making films from South India to the South Island
In this episode of Voices, producer Karthic SS talks to Siddharth Nambiar, a wildlife filmmaker based in Dunedin.
Making films from South India to the South Island
In this episode of Voices, producer Karthic SS talks to Siddharth Nambiar, a wildlife filmmaker based in Dunedin.
AudioMan fined thousands for illegally keeping 63 geckos and skinks
Three protected native Geckos have been returned to the wild after illegally being kept in captivity for years with tens of other lizards and skinks.
Manawatu man, Richard Brosnan has been fined… Video, Audio
Making the cut as a LandSAR canine
Wakatipu-based Bridget Martin has been a volunteer dog handler with NZ Land Search and Rescue for 20 years. She talks to Jesse about Allie-Mae, Zinzan and Bandit. Audio, Gallery
The Pre-Panel with Aimie Hines and Simon Pound
Wallace and panellists Aimie and Simon discuss whether they've ever been divebombed by birds like walkers and cyclists in Tasman who've recently run into protective Karearea. Plus, they tell us what's… Audio
Backyard Breeders clogging up South Auckland Animal Shelter
Dog breeders struggling to sell their puppies are filling up an animal shelter that has reached full capacity. South Auckland Animal Rescue is home to 41 puppies and is receiving daily requests to… Video, Audio
The Turning Point | Episode 1: Jason
A new generation of kaitiaki across Aotearoa take on the challenge of protecting and restoring our natural environment, paving the way to a more hopeful future. Video
The Turning Point | Episode 2: Felicity
Felicity introduces us to Arowhenua Native Nursery, growing plants and growing skillful kaimahi with firm roots in their marae. The team’s mission? Restore the Rangitata awa. Video
The Turning Point | Episode 4: Paora
A hunter-turned-trapper, Paora uses the skills he gained as a Bay Conservation Cadet to save a relic population of endangered kōkako. Video
The Turning Point | Episode 5: Charlotte
Armed with nets and torches, Charlotte & her crew find some of our most unseen native fish species and build them a passage into the mountains. Video
Call for summer time citizen scientists at the beach
This summer DOC is encouraging us all to be 'citizen scientists' and to share sightings of protected marine species. Clinton Duffy is DOC's Marine Technical Advisor. He speaks to Jesse. Audio
Group gathers at Far North Council to protest dog control
About 40 people - many with dogs - have protested outside the Far North District Council headquarters in Kaikohe, denouncing the region's dog control system which they say is dangerous and long in… Audio
