Animals
Lucy Scott: Puppies and sibling recognition
Experts are claiming dogs separated at eight to 12 weeks won't forget about their siblings for up to two years, and these same dogs often recognise their mothers beyond the two-year mark. Dr. Lucy… Audio
How pain affects our pets' behaviour
How do we know when our cats and dogs are in pain? And how does pain affect their behaviour? These are among the topics being explored by Dr Sarah Heath, keynote speaker at next weekend's Kiwi Vet… Audio
Dingoes and their link to dogs
New genetic analysis reveals dingo populations have less dog ancestry than previously thought. Although considered to be an Australian native - dingoes are thought to be descendants of South Asian… Audio
Whale spotted in Wellington harbour
There's been whale-spotting excitement around Wellington Harbour again with a tohorā or southern right whale appearance.
Facebook groups dedicated to dolphin and whale sightings lit up with photos… Audio
Weta motels - how they get made!
If you were listening to the show last Friday you'll know our critter of the week was the Banks Peninsula tree weta. This fascinating creature has been able to thrive largely due to the work of the… Audio
The fine art of camel racing in outback Australia
Boulia in Queensland, Australia is a remote outback town with just 300 people. But recently, its population swelled to about 3-thousand - for what's called the Melbourne Cup of camel races Camel… Audio
Special cat show in Palmerston North
Cat lovers will be having a great time in Palmerston North this weekend where there's a dedicated show for felines with a special category for the very popular Burmese breed. Audio
Australia: Games gone, girl governor, dingo attack, space junk
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to dissect the death of Victoria's Commonwealth Games dream, after Premier Daniel Andrews decided it was just too expensive for the state to host… Audio
Fay Clark: Do animals feel joy?
We've spoken before on Sunday morning about cats, dogs and cows, and how they reveal their affection for us. Research is making great strides in analysing animals we're familiar with and ascertaining… Audio
Dogs help get workers back in the office
A new poll has found that 60 percent of workers would be more likely to work in the office if a dog was there to entice them.
Nearly 2000 Kiwi workers took part in the poll by Frog Recruitment, which… Audio
Long Read: Bone Hunters
By George Driver: An ancient lake bed in St Bathans is revealing New Zealand's mysterious past. Audio
Warkworth's reptile rescuer
Bearded Dragons, Leopard gecko's, Blue Tongue Skinks, not the first animals that spring to mind when you think of adoption. But a Warkworth animal lover, who has converted her father's home into an… Audio
Duck makes home at Basin Reserve
A Wellington woman says she could have never predicted she'd make a sprawling catch to rein in one of the most famous names in New Zealand Cricket this week.
A Muscovy duck named Sophie Devine was… Audio
Justin Gregg: when orca teach themselves to attack
In a so-called "orca uprising" killer whales have been attacking boats in Iberian waters, off Spain and Portugal,and are possibly teaching others to do the same. But why, and how will it all end? Dr… Audio
Why did the seal cross the road in Papakura?
Police and Department of Conservation staff have been wrangling a seal that has gone up the garden path - and across the street, causing a disturbance by loitering in an Auckland suburb
Robo pest control: New weapon in fight against feral cats
A robot that fires deadly poison onto feral cats is a new weapon in fight against the predators in Western Australia. The wild cats kill millions of native creatures and are linked to the extinction… Video, Audio
Cat causes power outage in Napier
An estimated 50,000 properties lost power in Hawke's Bay when a cat found itself in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Residents in Napier and Hastings reported losing power last night when a cat… Audio
Anglers return to New Zealand
Overseas anglers are returning to New Zealand in numbers as the sector continues to recover from the pandemic.
Fish and Game says the most recent fishing season saw 13,500 international fishers… Audio
Feral cat hunting competition courts controversy
The North Canterbury Hunting Competition took place over the weekend - including the controversial feral cat category Animal rights activists turned up protesting saying children then paraded their… Audio
Abuse from owners, attacks and roaming dogs on the rise in Auckland
More responsible dog ownership and a mindset change from 'my dog never would' to 'my dog could' is needed to help combat the issue of dog attacks and roaming. Audio