Rats
Archey's frogs thriving in the King Country
The King Country population of the highly threatened Archey's frog is thriving, thanks to years of rat control. Audio
Archey's frogs thriving in the King Country
The King Country population of the highly threatened Archey's frog is thriving, thanks to years of rat control.
AudioOur Changing World for 7 February 2019
Archey's frogs are thriving thanks to rat control, and the first kakapo chicks have hatched and their mothers are mating again. Audio
The two-in-one predator trap
Kevin Bain, the technical manager for NZ Auto traps talks about his trap with an award-winning mechanism which captures and kills both rats and possums. The trap is being taken up by DoC and local… Audio
If you thought cats were good ratcatchers, think again
Cats are good at catching rats, right? Actually, they're pretty hopeless, if a study in New York is anything to go by. Video
Explosion in rodent numbers after long summer
An unusually long, dry summer has caused an explosion in rat and mice numbers, creating extra work for groups working towards a predator-free New Zealand. Pest controllers say they're gearing up for… Audio
DoC responds to potential pest threat on Whenua Hou
It looks like a rat has made it onto a predator-free island off the coast of Stewart Island. Whenua Hou is the home of the Kakapo Recovery Programme. DoC's Tony Preston joins us with details of the… Audio
Predator-Free 2050 announcement
Predator-Free 2050 has developed a four-part research strategy to save New Zealand's biological heritage. Audio
Rat-filled sinkhole prompts greasy dishes warning
A sinkhole filled with fat and rats has prompted Tararua Council to educate its residents on how to get rid of grease. Video, Audio
The Great Manawahe Bunny Hunt
Every year, hunters and locals from Manawahe head out onto farmland and into the hills to shoot rabbits and other pests for the district's bunny hunt – a community event with games, skinning… Audio, Gallery
The Great Manawahe Bunny Hunt
Every year, hunters and locals from Manawahe head out onto farmland and into the hills to shoot rabbits and other pests for the district's bunny hunt – a community event with games, skinning…
AudioRats under the hood cause expensive repairs
Eco-friendly wiring used on some makes of new cars is good for the environment but unfortunately for their owners, irresistibly tasty to rats. Audio
Rat explosion prevents rifleman move
A plan to relocate New Zealand's smallest bird to Wellington's Zealandia Ecosanctuary has been put on hold after a decline in the population. Audio
Predator-free in the city
Wellington's Polhill Restoration Project volunteers are looking after rare birds such as nesting kaka and tieke that are spilling into the 'halo' around Zealandia Sanctuary. Video, Audio, Gallery
Predator-free in the city
Wellington's Polhill Restoration Project volunteers are looking after rare birds such as nesting kaka and tieke that are spilling into the 'halo' around Zealandia Sanctuary.
Video, AudioEverybody has rats
John Innes is a scientist at Landcare Research and an expert on rats among other things. He was the man who helped bring tui back to Hamilton. Audio
Al Bramley: predator control
Kim Hill talks to Al Bramley, CEO of Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP) in Wellington, a research and development entity focused on developing the tools and techniques to enable the complete removal of… Audio
Scientists develop chemical that makes rats infertile
Scientists in Arizona claim a breakthrough - a chemical that makes rats infertile Audio
A conservation summit on Predator Free NZ 2050
Three leading eradication experts talk about Predator Free New Zealand 2050, including the social aspects of engaging communities and the need to develop new tools to better control rats, stoats and… Audio
A conservation summit on Predator Free NZ 2050
Three leading eradication experts talk about Predator Free New Zealand 2050, including the social aspects of engaging communities and the need to develop new tools to better control rats, stoats and…
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