Animals
Dr Riley Elliott: Cookiecutter sharks
Most of us had never heard of cookiecutter sharks until a week or so ago, when they managed to sink a catamaran off the coast of Australia. New Zealand marine scientist and Auckland University's shark… Audio
Postal companies can't ferret out missing pet remains
An Australian woman who sent her pet ferrets' ashes to New Zealand to have them made into jewellery is now offering a reward for their safe return. Both the memorial ring and the remaining ashes were… Video, Audio
Community group opposes concreting in creek where eel live
Plans to concrete in one of the last creeks in Auckland's Te Atatū Peninsula to turn it into a stormwater pipe are being questioned by a community group.
Number of dogs being put down in Auckland doubles in last year
The number of dogs put down across Auckland animal shelters has doubled - more than two and a half thousand dogs were euthanised in the last financial year. Auckland council says a lack of de-sexing… Video, Audio
NZDF investigating alleged animal abuse at Burnham Military Camp
A Burnham soldier is under investigation for alleged animal abuse including dumping a mistreated dog in a rubbish bin. The defence force has confirmed two dogs have been surrendered to the SPCA after… Video, Audio
The Great Ireland vs New Zealand Bird-off: Part 2
The Great Ireland vs. New Zealand Bird-off returns for part 2 to decide once and for all which island nation boasts the best birds. Our avian aficionados return to argue their case in front of judge… Audio
The dark twists and crazy turns of Whangārei's big cat park
The lions and tigers are ready to roar again as Whangārei's Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary re-opens it doors on Saturday. But the park has a troubled past – and its future is uncertain. Audio
The dark twists and crazy turns of Whangārei's big cat park
The lions and tigers are ready to roar again as Whangārei's Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary re-opens it doors on Saturday. But the park has a troubled past – and its future is uncertain.
AudioThe Great Ireland vs New Zealand Bird-off: Part 2
The Great Ireland vs. New Zealand Bird-off returns for part 2 to decide once and for all which island nation boasts the best birds. Our avian aficionados return to argue their case in front of judge…
AudioOur Changing World – Feathers will fly: Bird-off part 2
It's time to ruffle some feathers: Our avian aficionados are back for part 2 of the Great Ireland vs. New Zealand Bird-off. Claire Concannon judges two bird nerds' top selections across multiple… Audio
Rescuers rush to help pup stuck in 'ruff' situation
A pet owner who came home to find her precious pooch dangling precariously from a hole desperately tried to prop him up, while she waited for help to arrive.
Pets now allowed on Auckland buses
Pets are now welcome onboard Auckland buses after two successful trial runs.
Small domestic pets must be in carriers and larger dogs on leads and muzzled.
Auckland councillor Josephine Bartley, a… Audio
The great Ireland vs. New Zealand bird-off: Part 1
Welcome to the great Ireland vs New Zealand bird-off. Two islands, a world apart – but which country has the better birds? Two bird nerds champion their nation's birds across four categories in an… Audio
The great Ireland vs. New Zealand bird-off: Part 1
Welcome to the great Ireland vs New Zealand bird-off. Two islands, a world apart – but which country has the better birds? Two bird nerds champion their nation's birds across four categories in an…
AudioOur Changing World – Feathers will fly: Bird-off part 1
Two islands, a world apart. Ireland vs. New Zealand – which nation has the better birds? Feathers will fly as two bird nerds argue for their treasured birdlife in the inaugural bird-off, judged by… Audio
Cardrona Valley set to host sled dog racing
Cardrona Valley will come alive this week to the sounds of dogs and mushers - competing in the country's only sled dog racing event on snow.
The South Island Siberian Husky Club will host about 40… Audio
Pet Refuge enlists NZ icon to help raise funds
Animal shelter Pet Refuge has enlisted the help of the iconic Buzzy Bee to help raise funds to keep its doors open.
Pet Refuge provides temporary shelter for pets from violent homes while their… Audio
Invasive species cost $423 billion internationally according to report
The impact invasive species have on biodiversity is costing the world around $423 billion, with costs quadrupling every decade since the 1970s.
That comes from a new report out today on the drivers… Audio
Catch limit for pāua in central and lower North Island halved
The daily pāua catch limit will halve for the central and lower North Island from Monday after concerns were raised about low stocks.
Pet detective Anne-Marie Curry
Pets are part of the family. It's devastating when they are stolen or go missing. Anne-Marie Curry founded and runs Sydney-based pet detective service Arthur & Co in 2017. It's the only one of its… Audio
