Animals
NZ's whitebaiting season gets some new rules
The whitebaiting season begins next week, but this time there are new regulations in place to better protect whitebait fish stocks. DOC whitebait fishery manager Nick Moody talks to Jesse. Audio
Proposal to introduce 'friendly' wasps to Manawatu-Whanganui
Manawatu and Whanganui could soon be home to a new foreign wasp.
Horizons Regional Council has made an application to import and release the bud-galling wasp to control the spread of an invasive… Audio
Raptor experience to open up in Timaru, showcasing local wildlife
Timaru is about to get a new tourist attraction, which will help educate people about the local wildlife. One of the trust's founding members Ron Lindsay talks to Jesse about the new raptor experience… Audio
Giraffe born at Auckland Zoo could become a record breaker
A Giraffe calf born at Auckland Zoo is already showing towering promise, at well over six feet tall. He arrived early Friday morning to mother Kiraka and first time dad Billy.
The big little guy is… Video, Audio
Voices
In 'Voices' today; deep diving into the world of marine mammals and using acoustics to study how our coastal development impacts them. Kadambari Raghukumar meets with scientist Deanna Clement in… Audio
NZers want tighter controls on cats
A majority of New Zealanders believe cats should be more tightly controlled.
New research commissioned by the Predator Free NZ Trust found most of us think they should be microchipped, desexed, and… Audio
4RBBY the godwit's interesting, unusual travel patterns
Now, to the story of an adventurous little bird who always come home, but only after taking a few unexpected detours. Young 4RBBY is a godwit and usually you'd find them flying back from Alaska at… Audio
Ben Novak: should we bring extinct animals back from the dead?
Ben Novak was 14 years old when he decided to dedicate his life to resurrecting extinct animals. Now, aged 35, Novak is a de-extinction biologist with Revive & Restore, an American organisation aiming… Audio, Gallery
Critter of the Week: The tutae kehua
They say once you've smelt this week's critter, you'll never forget it. We're talking about the basket fungus, Ileodictyon cibarium, which appears after Autumn rains. It has about 35 Maori names… Audio
Light, noise pollution, could be keeping birds awake
Researchers think light and noise pollution may be harming birds by changing their sleep patterns.
Without proper sleep there can be consequences for birds' reproductive success, survival and song.
… Audio
Investigating the virosphere
While we might have heard all we ever want to know about viruses in the last few years, the truth is, known viruses represent less than zero point one percent of the estimated total of viruses out… Audio
Investigating the virosphere
While we might have heard all we ever want to know about viruses in the last few years, the truth is, known viruses represent less than zero point one percent of the estimated total of viruses out…
AudioWoof! Bar keen for dogs to stroll Dunedin city streets
Is it time for Dunedin dogs to have their day on CBD streets? Some canine lovers and business owners want to ditch a bylaw banning dogs from a number of central locations including the Octagon, the… Video, Audio
Our Changing World – The hoiho pathogen puzzle
Claire Concannon speaks to University of Otago researchers investigating virus diversity, how viruses evolve, and what might be causing some diseases affecting our native wildlife. Audio
Gap in legislation allowing rise in dodgy breeders - Dogs NZ
A gap in the law is allowing lax controls on puppy farming and dog breeding, and new legislation is desperately needed, an industry association says. Audio
Demand for dogs in lockdown sees rise in dodgy breeders
Demand for puppies during lockdown and beyond has seen an explosion of backyard breeders, not all of them good.
That's according to industry association Dogs NZ. SPCA inspectors seized a number of… Video, Audio
Large sperm whale carcass washes up near Nelson
A 17m long dead sperm whale has washed up on Rabbit Island, near Nelson.
Whitebait season shortened for conservation
Whitebait.. the Veal of the fish world ... will have a shorter season in New Zealand this year. The Department of Conservation say its for the good of the Whitebait, and in particular their numbers… Audio
Waikato Regional Council disappointed to find wallaby in Mōkau
An unwelcome Wallaby has hopped into fresh territory on this side of the ditch, prompting a full scale investigating including DNA testing and sniffer dogs.
The female that was found in the small… Video, Audio