Animals

In February Debs Sim's new puppy - a Cavoodle named Ivy - started getting sick. Now the internet has assembled to help bring some joy to the pup her and the owner. Audio

This week's critter is found on sandy beaches throughout Aotearoa. The mowhiti, or New Zealand sandhopper, is a sand-burrowing, beach-loving amphipod with impressive jumping abilities. Audio

The Fisheries Minister has scrapped official limits on the number of sea lion deaths through commercial fishing nets. So what will this reduced protection mean for the species? Dr Simon Childerhouse… Audio

People working on the front line with troubled kids know well that creating empathy towards animals helps to break the cycle of violence. Katie and Dean Shannon have just written a book 'It's Not the… Audio

Residents in South Auckland say packs of unsupervised dogs have them fearing for their safety and their pets lives.

They say the dogs are killing cats and attacking other dogs. Auckland Council's… Audio

New Plymouth ratepayers are being asked to choose between closing the much-loved Brooklands Zoo or funding up to nine million dollar of upgrades. Most of the work is required to meet regulatory… Audio

A new study shows that despite rescue efforts, rehabilitation rates for wildlife were much lower than expected. Audio

A rat-plagued Dunedin supermarket had caught more rodents since an infestation forced it to temporarily close its doors.

Woolworths South Dunedin, formerly a Countdown, was closed for nearly three… Audio

Pet owners in Lower Hutt are now required to ensure their cats are desexed and microchipped.

It's also compulsory for cats older than twelve weeks to be on the Companion Animal Register.

Councillor… Audio

Two kittens have been dumped outside a vet clinic in Auckland, with a note saying de-sexing is too expensive. The cats were left in a container which was taped shut. They have now been transferred to… Audio

Erect-crested penguins lead largely unknown lives on some of New Zealand's most remote subantarctic islands. A research team travels south to unlock this enigmatic species' secrets. Audio

University of Massachusetts Professor Dr. David Toomey looks at this growing field of study that was once considered laughable. But now, research is showing how many animals, just like humans. Audio

The Māori king, Kīngi Tūheitia, along with Tahitian and Cook Island leaders have signed a historic treaty, recognising whales as legal persons. 

It's hoped the move will put pressure on governments… Audio