Animals
Environment Southland 'stoked' after no mice found on Stewart Island Rakiura
Environment Southland are stoked to have found no mice on Stewart Island Rakiura but in their search it's captured almost 30 rats. Environment Southland biosecurity and biodiversity operations manager… Audio
Tapping into our noisy oceans
The myth of the 'silent world' beneath the waves is something Professor Craig Radford is trying to correct by recording the noises fish and marine mammals make. Audio
Hidden life of extinct ducks uncovered
New information about one of New Zealands mysterious extinct birds has come to light. Associate Professor Nic Rawlence is the Director of Otago Palaeogenetics Laboratory at the University of Otago… Audio
Critter of the Week: putawa or bracket fungus
This week’s critter is the pūtawa or bracket fungus (also known as white punk, pangu or morepork bread). The fruiting body of this fungus looks a bit like a caramel-coloured flying saucer that crashed… Audio
Wool classing tutors sought after the retirement of two greats
Wool has been one of our primary products and exports for over half a century, but even greater than the quantity of our wool is the quality. The resignation of New Zealand's only two wool classing… Audio
Agency aims to eliminate American Foulbrood from beehives
The Management Agency National American Foulbrood Pest Management Plan is funded through beekeeper levies under the Biosecurity Act and tests hives for the disease. Dwayne Hill from the agency spoke… Audio
Beekeeper calls for different way to control American Foulbrood
A North Canterbury beekeeper is calling for a different way to control a bee disease after he had to ignite thousands of his boxes. Springbank Honey's co-owner Steven Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Relocated petrel chicks thriving in the Chathams
A group of Chatham petrel chicks have been relocated in the Chathams under the watchful eye of DOC ranger Jemma Welch. Audio
Huia feather to be auctioned at Webb's
A single feather is expected to fetch more than $2000 when it goes under the auctioneer's hammer at Webb's Gallery in Auckland next Monday. Webb's decorative arts specialist Florence S. Fournier spoke… Audio
Jodi Salinsky: Being open about animal testing in Aotearoa
Approximately 300,000 animals are used for research across Aotearoa every year. Animal welfare officer Jodi Salinsky is dedicated to demystifying what that means. Audio
Mahoenui giant wētā bred in captivity
For the first time in decades, the critically threatened Mahoenui giant wētā has been bred in captivity - at a new centre especially set up for the task. Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio
Climate change from a wild animal's point of view: Adam Welz
Promising a new kind of environmental journalism, Cape Town-based conservation writer Adam Welz's book The End of Eden: Wild Nature in the Age of Climate Breakdown explores climate change from the… Audio
Feeding time at the zoo
Have you ever wondered where all the food for Wellington Zoo's 500 animals come from? The answer might surprise you... Gianina Schwanecke meets with the zoo's animal science manager to find out more… Video, Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 9 May
On today's episode, a school lunch provider in the Coromandel discusses changes to the Government's school lunch scheme, the cost of paying doctors overtime is skyrocketing, and costing taxpayers more… Audio
Stoat found on Miramar Peninsula for first time since 2023
A male stoat has been found on the Miramar Peninsula, the first to be spotted on the peninsula since the pest was eliminated from the area late last year. Predator Free Miramar leader Dan Henry spoke… Audio
Number of Tui spotted in Canterbury triples over past decade
While bird numbers have only slightly risen in other parts of the country, Canterbury had a significant surge in tui populations, soaring up to 210 percent. Senior researcher and survey co-ordinator… Audio
Endangered short-tailed bats recorded in Wellington
Critically endangered short-tailed bats have been recorded in the Wellington region for the first time in more than seven years. Auckland Council Senior Conservation Adviser, and bat advocate, Ben… Audio
Shower Thought: Do the spiders you put outside live or die?
There are three types of people in the world: those who kill spiders on the spot, those who let them live, and those who safely trap and release them outside. But once they're outside, do they… Audio
Humans need more education as kiwis become more curious
Kiwi birds have been getting some star treatment of late. Movie star Leonardo diCaprio used his social media platform of 62 million followers - to praise the work of conservationists Capital Kiwi, who… Audio
Officials work to keep bird flu out of NZ
Officials are working to keep bird flu out of New Zealand as cases spread through cattle in the United States. Ministry for Primary Industries chief veterinary officer Mary van Andel spoke to Corin… Audio
