Fish
A quest to demystify creatures of the deep sea
Dr Thom Linley has always been fascinated with fish, how they behave, their ecology and their different ocean habitats. He is a curator of fishes at Te Papa, and also co-hosts the Deep-Sea Podcast… Audio
Life in the fast and slow lanes of braided rivers
In the ever-shifting streams and channels of a braided river, creatures must adapt to change. Claire Concannon joins a researcher on the spectacular Cass River near Tekapo for a spot of electrofishing… Video, Audio
Our Changing World – Braided rivers
In braided rivers, shifting gravel and weaving water channels make for a complex and dynamic environment. But it's a habitat some species have adapted to – native fish like kōaro, and unique birds… Audio
Colourful and characterful fish of Aotearoa
Paul Caiger has spent much of his life in the depths chasing the fish of Aotearoa. A marine ecologist by trade, Caiger can usually be found at the University of Auckland's Marine Laboratory in Leigh… Audio
The Week in Detail: Postnatal depression, football fever and fish farming
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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Our Changing World – New fishy friends at Zealandia
More than 100 toitoi, or common bullies, have been reintroduced to Zealandia Ecosanctuary in Wellington as part of an ambitious vision to restore the mauri of the freshwater catchment. Audio
Three quarters of fish in southern NZ contain microplastics - study
An University of Otago study has found microplastics are present in three-quarters of commercially caught wild fish in New Zealand's southern waters. Audio
Locals worried as strange fish wash up on Otago beaches
Weird and wonderful species are washing up on South Island beaches - worrying locals.
Visitors to Aramoana beach got a shock after finding a serpent-like Oar fish floating in the shallows.
Ray's… Video, Audio
Conservation benefits
Creating safe spaces for wildlife to thrive means benefit for the local community too. This week, two stories on that theme. Audio
Our Changing World - Marine reserve sightseeing
Claire joins in on a community snorkel day at Island Bay in Wellington and learns about the Taputeranga Marine Reserve. Audio
Summer Science: Black Sheep - Invasive: the story of Stewart Sm
Summer science continues with a play of a science related episode from RNZ's Black Sheep podcast. Invasive tells the story of one man who released thousands of invasive fish into New Zealand's rivers… Audio
'Because we eat animals, we underestimate their mental abilities'
No generation has loved animals more than us. However, no generation has kept more animals in factory farms, or pushed more of them towards extinction, writes Henry Mance in his new book, How to Love… Audio
Hauraki Gulf marine protections a boon for sea life
The government has announced 18 new protected areas in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, along with limiting trawl fishing.Otago University Zoology Professor Emeritus Liz Slooten is very happy about the… Audio
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
Fish 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