Animals

Christchurch airport is bracing for a huge influx of Aucklanders as the city's residents are freed after more than 100 days locked down. And for those struggling with the crowds and the extra anxiety… Video, Audio

In Central Otago some of New Zealand's most endangered animals have long called the country's coldest and driest climate home.

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A Northland big cat sanctuary which has been closed to the public for nearly eight years is preparing to roar back into life tomorrow - this time with strict safety measures in place.

Whangārei's… Video, Audio

Panellists Anna Dean and Andrew Hoggard dicuss pet obesity and keeping festive foods away from cats and dogs. Audio

The Havelock Marina has a new regular visitor - but it's one that requires a bit of space. Over the last few weeks Havelock locals have spotted a leopard seal visiting the Marina. Audio

Animal charity HUHA is sticking to its guns.. defying police requests to return 24 dogs stolen from a Taumarunui breeder. The dogs, most in very poor health, were dropped off to animal charity… Audio

Let's cross the Tasman now where a Queensland couple has taken desperate measures, chartering a plane to get their beloved rescue dog from Christchurch to the Gold Coast. Tash Corbin and her partner… Audio

Every year Stoats kill large numbers of native wildlife. But how and WHY were they brought to New Zealand? Professor Carolyn King is the author of a research paper into the arrival on effect of the… Audio

This Christmas the SPCA wants pet owners to remember some simple tricks to keep your fur babies safe over the holidays. Our reporter Ella Stewart spoke with SPCA scientific officer Dr Alison Vaughan… Audio

The future of 24 stolen dogs is up in the air as an animal welfare organisation refuses to hand them over, whilst police demand they're returned to the owner.

Animal charity HUHA alleges the dogs… Audio

In these unprecedented times, there's been just another upset.

The name Charlie, has guzumped Bella as the most popular dog names in Wellington this year.

There's no Stanley or Rainbow but Miss… Audio

A shark, a penguin and a bloke on a bike with a backpack and a wine box. All part of an epic tale of survival, made possible by a huddle of humans.

Two weeks ago hikers found a mauled Tawaki or… Video, Audio

The Hilton hotel at Lake Taupō is throwing out the welcome for pampered pooches. It's the first local establishment in the international chain to offer in room accommodation for your fur baby.

Hotel… Video, Audio

A Canterbury sheep called Burt has done something many social media influencers can only aspire to and become a TikTok heavyweight.

Whether it's a video of Burt sitting on the couch, getting into the… Audio

Taranaki-based clinical animal behaviourist Mat Ward specialises in positive reinforcement training, for new pups and throughout their life. It's never too late to teach an old dog a new trick, says… Audio

The annual kōkako nest survey is underway deep in Auckland's Hunua Ranges.

Years of hard work mean the kōkako population is booming, with more than a hundred breeding pairs.

But how do you keep an… Audio

Kevin the Covid-busting cat is the new support staff member at the Port Chalmers Pharmacy Covid vaccination clinic.

His roles include cuddles and of course cuteness for patients as their get their… Video, Audio

Ruby Smythe, who is the granddaughter of the late conservationist Sir Rob Fenwick, speaks to Jesse about her own conservation work. Audio

A species of tropical bees has evolved an extra tooth for biting flesh.

That's not all, these bees from Costa Rica have also developed a gut that closely resembles that of vultures.

This makes them… Audio

Twenty-thousand tonnes of mussels are booked to be dropped into Ōkahu Bay as part of an ambitious Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei plan to replenish seabeds that have over the past century been severely depleted.