Ruud Kleinpaste
Nature literate kids
Young school students plant habitat for an endangered skink and learn heaps about biodiversity at a nature reserve on a North Canterbury dairy farm. Audio
2024 not been a good year for butterflies
With spring comes butterflies, right? Well this year, maybe not. Internationally, 2024 has not be a good year for butterflies and local enthusiasts say it isn't looking much better here. So what's… Audio
Why is the 'summer chorus' missing, bug man Ruud Kleinpaste helps solve the mystery
One of our listeners, a chap named Andrew, text in yesterday because they noticed a familiar sound missing from the usual summer chorus of cicadas and crickets. The bug man, Ruud Kleinpaste is with us… Audio
Ruud Kleinpaste: How many bugs are in the average house?
The Bugman, naturalist, columnist and broadcaster, Ruud Kleinpaste takes a look all the creepie-crawlies lurking in out carpets, pantries and bedrooms. Audio
Australian 'winged wētā' gains foothold in NZ
An invasive, Australian rival to New Zealand's ancient wētā grasshopper is slowly gaining a foothold in some of the country's warmer regions.
First recorded in 1990, the "winged wētā" has small… Audio
Insects revelling in post-flood Auckland conditions
Back home now where floodwaters in Auckland have receded, but there is a sting in the tail. We're talking about mosquitoes. Tamaki Makaurau is humming with them since the floods. So, we asked… Audio
Mount Mauler back biting on our beaches
The infamous Mount Mauler is back and busy nipping at beachgoers. But what do we know about this tricky little creature? Bug man Ruud Kleinpaste joins Jesse to discuss. Audio
The humble story of the vinegar fly
Well, time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana. We were talking about storing fruit on Monday and lots of people had question about fruit flies. Who better to answer them than bug man… Audio
Entomologist Ruud Kleinpaste on looming US cicada infestation
Trillions of cicadas are about emerge from underground in the United States. They are part of Brood X, and after 17 years they will be coming out in mass numbers. When the entire brood emerges… Audio
The Burnside boulder butterfly project
Students at Burnside Primary school in Christchurch are helping to bring the boulder copper butterfly back to the city. . Entomologist Ruud Kleinpaste explains how the project works, and an exciting… Audio
kiwi, penguins and insects facing dessication in summer weather
While New Zealanders look forward to beach days and barbecues this summer, scientists are urging us to spare a thought for native wildlife. Audio
Cicadas make a late return this summer
The kihikihi or cicadas have made a late return this summer. Audio
Flies!
The warm summer may be great for the school holidays, trips to the bach, beach and barbeques - but not so good for people who don't like flies! Are there more than usual this year? And how do you get… Audio
Kiwi squashed on road after warning sign stolen
Light-fingered souvenir hunters may be endangering New Zealand's national bird. Audio
Eight months to Mars - Ruud Klienpaste
For years he has entertained, educated and even scared us, as he has brought us some of the world's biggest creepy crawlies. Audio
Ruud Kleinpaste, on saving the kiwi
'The Bug Man' talks about his kiwi breeding programme. Audio
