Anton Van Helden
The mammoth job of managing stranded whales
Euthanising a beached whale is an unpopular move. But sometimes trying to save it is worse. Audio
Dolphin protection plan has major gaps - Forest & Bird
Forest and Bird says there are significant gaps in the government's proposal to protect Maui and Hector's dolphins.
The government is proposing to significantly expand areas of ocean around New… Audio
Three years, thousands of submissions, no one happy
After three years and thousands of submissions, there's still no plan for Marine Protected Areas on the South Island's south-east coast, with two competing proposals now kicked back to the government… Audio
Whales in New Zealand waters
Whale expert Anton Van Helden talks about the whales that populate our waters and how new technology is helping us learn more about them than ever before, such as just how long they can spend… Audio, Gallery
Charlie and Sherry Frye: global vaudevillians
Internationally renowned variety act based in Las Vegas who have been touring globally for the last twenty years, specialising in silent comedy, magic, juggling, slapstick, and acrobatics. Audio
Second whale stranding in 24 hours
A second whale has been put down by the Department of Conservation after it stranded itself on a Southland beach. Audio
Ambergris
The recession-proof treasure found washed up on beaches around the world and worth up to $30,000 a kilo! With author Christopher Kemp, Anton van Helden from Te Papa and Haami Te Whaiti. Audio
Part 3 - Humour
Amelia Nurse talks to joyologist Pat Armitstead and to members of the Wellington Improvisation Troupe - Anton van Helden, Paul Sullivan, Christine Brooks and Geoff Simmons Audio
Massive whale found dead on Nelson coast
A blue whale over a quarter the length of a rugby field has been found dead, stranded on Nelson's north-west coast. Audio
Anton van Helden: squid, cetaceans, magic
Te Papa's Marine Mammals collection manager, magician and Wellington Improvisation Troupe performer. Audio
Anton van Helden : melon-headed whales
Te Papa's Marine Mammals collection manager,and top sleight of hand magician. Audio
Anton van Helden: whales, magic and more
Collections manager of marine mammals at Te Papa, sleight of hand magician, and performer in an improvised soap opera. Audio
Anton van Heldon on whale strandings and social cohesion
Anton van Heldon is a specialist in the study of beaked whales. Audio
Anton Van Helden: Magician
We ask Anton Van Helden about why he became a magician. Audio
