Animals
Shower Thoughts: What's the point of wasps?
Professor Jacqueline Beggs from the University of Auckland's School of Biological Sciences joins us to explain. Audio
Freshwater fish release at Zealandia
Zealandia and Taranaki Whanui ki te Upoko o te Ika have begun releasing freshwater bully into the Wellington ecosanctuary after collecting them using a traditional method. Audio
MPI research risks around JEV outbreak in NZ
The Ministry of Primary Industries will research the risks the deadly virus Japanese encephalitis virus or JEV could pose to New Zealanders if it spreads here. Epidemiologist Roger Morris spoke to… Audio
Expert Feature: Falconry
Today's expert is all about falconry - that's the art of using a bird of prey for hunting. Audio
New study sheds light on social life of magpies
Australian magpies that get picked on by other magpies may be smarter than their bullies, according to Australian researchers. Audio
47 years of monitoring central New Zealand's black swan population
This past weekend, at the New Zealand Bird Conference in Nelson, Lawson Davey presented a talk about the central New Zealand black swan population. Lawson is a fish and game officer at Fish and Game… Audio
NZ's largest citizen science project completed
After five years, country's largest citizen science project to map the distribution and abundance of New Zealand birds has been completed. Coordinator Dan Burgin spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Dogs with ‘human’ names: When did Fido become Charlie?
Slate's Cleo Levin asks why increasing numbers of dogs have been given "human" names. Audio
Historic swarm of cicadas disrupting the peace, and food chain
A phenomenon that hasn't occurred since 1803 is in full swing. Trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging in a rare double event. Brood XIX and XIII are either above ground, or emerging in 17… Audio
This Weekend: Kerikeri's Parrot Place celebrates 21 years
The Parrot Place is celebrating 21 years in the Kerikeri community, and to celebrate, they're holding a fundraiser for the Bay of Islands Animal Rescue. Audio
Critter of the Week
International World Turtle Day was celebrated recently, a day to shellerbrate the magnificent turtles of the world and call attention to the many threats they face in our oceans. Turtles are… Audio
Baby tuatara found alive in demolition site in Invercargill
Four baby tuatara have been found alive and safe amidst the demolition site of Southland Museum in Invercargill. Invercargill City Council's park manager Caroline Rain spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
The languishing honey industry
Dramatic pictures of diseased beehives going up in flames have spotlit issues with the apiculture industry Audio
Stories from Our Changing World
Now on Our Changing World, a story from Australia's ABC Science series, Pacific Scientific, about one of the last places without the killer frog fungus. We join reporter James Purtill just outside of… Audio
Safety and etiquette for dogs at work
Around 76 dog incidents happen each day in New Zealand requiring medical attention, according to ACC data. The Dog Safe Workplace helps reduce the number of incidents and protects workers. Audio
Man made structures causing issues for freshwater wildlife
Research is underway on the barriers on the West Coast which are stopping young freshwater fish travelling upstream to feed grow into adult fish. Audio
Critter of the Week puteketeke
This week's critter isn't tiny, unloved or even unattractive, but it is bizarre. The puteketeke or Australasian crested grebe was crowned Bird of the Century last year thanks to an 'alarmingly… Audio
Northland has too many kiwi on an island, too many kina
Our Northland reporter Peter de Graaf tells Nathan about a good over-population problem with too many kiwi on Moturoa Island and a bad over-population problem with too many kina around the coast. Audio
Drones needed to find endangered lizard species
Using drones to find lizards might sound like an impossible task, but it's hoped the technology can get to our endangered ones. Carey Knox has spent 13 years as a lizard ecologist - or herpetologist… Audio
SPCA focus on bunnies and pigs this month
Every month Leonard Powell visits the SPCA to learn about the different animals they look after and are trying to get adopted. Today he meets a rabbit "couple" looking for names and a couple of… Audio
