Animals
The hunt for the elusive Fiordland Moose
Bbiologist and author Ken Tustin is a true believer in the existence of a local moose population, and has dedicated the best part of the last 30 years to finding them. Audio
The Cat Operator's Manual
Drag performer, author, illustrator and cat enthusiast Queen Olivia III (aka Conrad Johnston) joins Emile Donovan to share her new, highly technical guide to cat coexistence, The Cat Operator's… Audio
How to go camping with your cats
Lynda Boyd has been going on road trips and holidays with her cats for 20years (with zero dead birds and only one near-miss on the record). Audio
Reports of moose on the loose in Fiordland
Could a moose be on the loose in Fiordland? So called "Moose Man" Ken Tustin certainly thinks so, after an American tramper and veterinarian reported spotting one on the Kepler Track last week. Tustin… Audio
'Bewildered' experts not on board for fisheries changes
The government wants to streamline regulations, but marine advocates worry the changes would make fishing less transparent and expedite destruction of the ocean.
Dolphin in a boat: Bay of Islands fishermen got the catch of their lives
It's only March, but Northland reporter Peter de Graaf reckons he's found the story of the year Audio
'Bewildered' experts aren't on board for changes to fisheries
The government wants to streamline regulations, but marine advocates worry the changes would make fishing less transparent and expedite destruction of the ocean. Audio
Voice of the Sea Ice: The small things
In this week's instalment of Voice of the Sea Ice, Claire Concannon visits Dr Natalie Robinson’s sea ice camp out on McMurdo Sound – the patch of ocean near Scott Base.
A team of nine from different… Audio
'World's ugliest fish' finishes first in Fish of the Year
It was once known as the "world's ugliest fish", but the blob fish fin-ished in first place in New Zealand's fish of the year competition earlier this week. Fish of the Year spokesperson Konrad Kurta… Audio
DOC joins international effort to protect leatherback turtles
The Department of Conservation has joined an international effort to protect endangered leatherback turtles. Felix Walton has more. Audio
Wild dogs should be classed as pests, says farmer who lost hundreds of sheep
A Far North farmer who has been losing hundreds of sheep to wild dogs wants the canine attackers officially labelled pests, so there can be more freedom to eradicate them. Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Michael Moynahan (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Michael Moynahan. In the second half of the show, they discuss the overflow of rubbish in Hawke's Bay and dealing with… Audio
'Stupid thing to do': Police on wallaby burning during student's St Patrick's celebrations
Dunedin police believe the animal was already dead and are investigating the incident.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Today our Australian correspondent Brad talks about U.S. imposing sanctions on our steel and aluminum exports. Audio
Hutton's shearwater/tītī battle bright lights for survival
Hutton's shearwater birds/tītī fledglings often crash land around Kaikōura after they leave the nest and head towards the sea in mid-March. Hutton's Shearwater Charitable Trust chairperson Ted Howard… Audio
Beef and Lamb NZ on trade talks with India
Restarting trade talks with India is being seen by Beef and Lamb New Zealand as marking a significant step forward for New Zealand's red meat sector, unlocking new opportunities for exporters. Beef… Audio
Orcas and dolphins sighted in Wellington Harbour
Dolphins put on a dramatic show in Wellington waters over the weekend. Marine mammal expert professor Liz Slooten spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Critter of the Week Australasian flying fish
This week's critter is the maroro or Australasian flying fish, Cheilopogon pinnatibarbatus melanocercus, one of five flying fish species in northern New Zealand waters. Audio
Fish of the Year returns for 2025
Fish of the Year is "o-fish-ally" back for 2025 with the Orange Roughy in the lead as voting nears its end. Fish of the Year spokesperson Konrad Kurta spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira Audio
Five rare sea turtles released in the Far North
Hundreds of people gathered at a Far North beach as five rare, rescued sea creatures were returned to the wild. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio
