Fish
The incredible master navigators of Pacific voyaging
New Zealand author Jeff Evans' latest book, Reawakened: Traditional navigators of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa tells the stories of 10 master navigators who are leading figures in the renaissance of Pacific… Audio
Plumb crazy about crayfish
Strange fishy sculptures made out of recycled stuff are popping up on the shoreline at Riversdale. They're the work of country plumber Jeff Burnett, who can't keep his hands off junk. Audio
Plumb crazy about crayfish
Strange fishy sculptures made out of recycled stuff are popping up on the shoreline at Riversdale. They're the work of country plumber Jeff Burnett, who can't keep his hands off junk.
AudioFish ears affected by ocean acidification
New research has found that increased acidification in water impacts on the development of fish ears. Associate Professor Craig Radford explains to Jesse how they carried out the research and did a… Audio
Could a more meaty diet make cats kill less wildlife?
Domestic cats appear to hunt less when their diets are richer in animal-sourced protein, according to a newly-released study out of the University of Exeter in England. Professor Robbie McDonald is… Audio
A study in survival - how native fish climb
Freshwater Hydro-Ecologist Dr Eleanor Gee talks to Kathryn about how the ability to climb ramps helps native fish to navigate tricky waterways. Scientists at Hamilton's NIWA laboratory are observing… Audio, Gallery
Calling Home: Will Barton in Norstrand, Norway
Will Barton moved to Norway 13 years ago, and now lives with his wife and two children in Nordstrand, south of Oslo. He for a company called Jottacloud, a cloud-based storage system that runs in… Audio
Fishing in the Chathams with Delwyn Tuanui
Delwyn Tuanui, from Chatham Island Food Co.speaks to Jesse about fishing in the Chathams. Audio
Culum Brown: Fish are way smarter than you think
Most people think that fish aren't as intelligent or sophisticated as land animals. We joke about their poor memory and many still believe fish don't feel pain in the way other animals do. Australian… Audio, Gallery
Banking on water from the Opuha Dam
A farmer-owned earth dam near Fairlie provides reliable irrigation for 16,000 hectares of farmland in South Canterbury. It also has a seven megawatt power station that contributes to the local… Audio
Banking on water from the Opuha Dam
A farmer-owned earth dam near Fairlie provides reliable irrigation for 16,000 hectares of farmland in South Canterbury. It also has a seven megawatt power station that contributes to the local…
AudioPan-fried fish with Pāua and Tuatua Sauce
Recipe by Kasey and Karena Bird
From Fredstock on Monday 1 June 2020
Critter of the Week The spotted black grouper
This fish can reach lengths of 2m and at least 80kg in weight. Audio
My life as a quiz obsessive
Author Samanth Subramanian has been taking part in quizzes all of his life -- from schools to pubs to TV shows to the 'Geek Bowl' and the World Quizzing Championship. He offers an insight into the… Audio
Peta Mathias in the Musical Chair
Peta Mathias' new book Eat Your Heart Out is an exploration of love stories from around the world, intertwined with recipes that suit romantic encounters. Although, she maintains that anything cooked… Audio
Rick Stein: 'I keep asking to do a New Zealand food series'
Rick Stein has been visiting these shores since the 1960s, when he celebrated his 21st by eating crayfish in Kaikoura, and he's still pleading with his TV bosses to do a New Zealand food series. Audio
Pet numbers need to shrink to help save the planet
Pet ownership around the world continues to grow, and the environmental cost is skyrocketing along with it. Professor David Raubenheimer says people need to start making compromises when it comes to… Audio
Freshwater Fish: Koura (Freshwater Crayfish)
Stella McQueen joins us once again. Tonight, everything you ever wanted to know about Koura (Freshwater Crayfish). Audio