Cats
Proposal to enforce 'cat curfews' & limit numbers
Councils around the country would be given the power to enforce 'cat curfews' and limit the number of furry felines people can keep, if a controversial proposal gets the go ahead. Audio
Cats behaving badly
Massey University Veterinarian Kevin Stafford is back with us to talk cat behaviour, and answer some of your questions. Today: Cats who hate other cats, cats who attack their owners and cats who have… Audio, Gallery
Can cats be trained NOT to catch birds?
Waihake Island cat owner, Tanya Stone reckons she's trained her cat Max to only hunt rodents, and leave the birds alone. She tells us how. Audio, Gallery
Campaign to seek review of cat micro-chipping bylaw
A legal fight looks likely over the Wellington City Council's decision to make micro-chipping mandatory for all cats within 18 months.
Wgtn councillors vote for cat microchip proposal
A Wellington City Council committee has voted in favour of compulsory microchipping for all cats over 12 weeks old after a fiery debate, amid threats of possible legal action.
Own a cat in Wellington? You'll have to microchip it
Wellington City Councillors have today, voted in favour of compulsory microchipping for cats. It will make it the first city in New Zealand to do so. RNZ's reporter, Emile Donovan, was at the council… Audio
Legal action threatened over mandatory microchipping
The Wellington City Council is being threatened with possible legal action if it goes ahead with plans to require the mandatory microchipping of pet cats. Our local government reporter, Michael Cropp… Audio
No chips for capital's cats
Wellington's cats will not be chipped in the city council's proposed animal control bylaw, and with a curfew off the table, they will be able to roam the city all night long. Video
Capital's cats get off easy in new animal bylaw
Wellington's cats won't be chipped in the City Council's proposed animal control bylaw, and with a curfew off the table, they'll be able to roam the city all night long. Video, Audio
Our Cat Behaviour expert answers your feline questions
Confused by your cat's behaviour? listen here from some tips from Professor Kevin Stafford, who specialises in cat behaviour Audio, Gallery
Blanket cat ban in Kapiti Coast subdivision
A new subdivision on the Kapiti Coast beachfront is banning all cats, even those kept inside. Audio
Wellingtonians could have to desex and register cats
Wellington City Council has been applauded for taking a bold move to regulate cats and protect the city's native wildlife today. Audio
Andrea Byrom: science challenges and pests
Director of the Biological Heritage National Science Challenge, and an expert on pest animal ecology. Audio
Amelia Dunbar and Emma Newborn: bitches and woolsheds
Creators of the hit touring show The Bitches' Box, who are acting as dogs again in the new show, Sons of a Bitch, which tours to 19 woolsheds throughout the South Island in April, alongside… Audio
Cats, dogs and rabbits
Cats to be issued with ID in Wellington, dogs could be running free on Oriental Beach and rabbits could be controlled with a new virus Audio
Changes may be afoot for Wellington cat, poultry owners
Cat owners in Wellington may require council permission to own more than three cats - but Susan McNair, a Wellingtonian with 14 cats, says the proposal won't solve the problem. Audio
Spate of cat shootings in Ashburton
Nine to Noon has spoken with four Ashburton families who say their cats have been shot with a slug gun. Some have also reported their cats being poisoned. Two of the cats injuries were fatal, the… Audio
Cat Management Group wants feral feline free NZ by 2025
The National Cat Management Strategy Group has announced its aims to rid New Zealand of its feral cats within a decade. Audio
Hi-Viz Cats - Heidi Kikillus
Victoria University and Wellington City Council are working together on a new study into high visibility cat collars. Audio
