Animals
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Simon Pound (Part 2)
Today on part two of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Penny Ashton and Simon Pound discuss news that bank transactions will noe be processed seven days a week, whether or not zoos should be a thing… Audio
Are orcas sinking boats in Europe?
Scientists in Europe are puzzled over a spate of attacks where Orca have been ramming boats - sinking some of them. Experts are questioning whether the pods are deliberately going after the vessels… Audio
DOC investigates 'The Cape Sanctuary' treatment of birds
Ill treatment of a kiwi at Miami Zoo sparked outrage this week, now the Department of Conservation is investigating practices at a private sanctuary on New Zealand soil.
The Cape Sanctuary in Hawke's… Audio
"Photo Ark" to capture Twenty Thousand animals
A photographer for National Geographic has embarked on decades-long project to shoot portraits of the most vulnerable species in the world. He's hoping that his "Photo Ark" of 20 thousand animals will… Audio
Dramatic sheepdog rescue
Hercules the sheepdog went flying off a 300m cliff on a coastal Hawke's Bay farm on Sunday, and a dramatic rescue plan followed. Audio
Multiple apologies from Miami Zoo after mistreatment of kiwi
The outrage at how Paora the kiwi was treated at an American zoo seems to have abated now the bird has been removed from public view.
Video posted to social media showed the nocturnal bird being… Video, Audio
Bring all Kiwi back to NZ - conservationist
Conservationists and bird lovers are relieved to see immediate action from a Florida Zoo, but believe little Paora the kiwi should be coming back to Aotearoa. Zoo Miami has apologised and says it's… Audio
Greyhound racing "no longer viable"
The Racing Minister Kieran McAnulty has released a report into greyhound racing, saying the status quo is "no longer viable" and the industry must either shut down or face strict conditions.
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Kiwi not handled with care at Zoo Miami
'Kiwi encounters' at Zoo Miami have been cancelled, after disturbing footage emerged of visitors handling the bird under bright lights.
In the video, Paora the kiwi bird was likened to a puppy and… Audio
Zoo Miami apologises for mishandling of Paora the kiwi
The Kiwi bird is sacred to New Zealanders. So it goes without saying that most people in our team couldn't bring themseleves to watch a video from Zoo Miami where a Kiwi named Paora was shown off… Audio
Ratio of NZ sheep to people drops
New Zealand's ratio of sheep to people has fallen below 5:1 for the first time since records began in the 1850s.
Stats NZ's latest survey of farming production and practices found there were 25.3… Audio
Why do seagulls eat from garbage bins? Interpreting bird behaviour with bird behaviouralist Dr Grainne Cleary
Regular listeners will remember Irish wildlife ecologist and bird behaviouralist Grainne Cleary who is usually based in Melbourne. Grainne has made it to Aotearoa for the Auckland Writers Festival and… Audio
Falconer Noel Hyde: rescuing karearea, ruru and barn owls
Noel Hyde is one of New Zealand's most respected wildlife taxidermists, but it's with live birds as a falconer he's now making his mark, helping save karearea, ruru and barn owls. Audio, Gallery
Auckland's first kauri dieback sniffer dogs ready for work
They're cute and cuddly with a powerful nose - and dogs are the lastest tool Auckland council is using in its fight against kauri dieback disease.
After three years of training Pip, Mawhai and Marty… Video, Audio
Woman finds wood-eating beetle in tray from Northland Kmart
A woman who bought a wooden tray from Kmart in Northland got more than she bargained for when she discovered it contained wood-eating beetle.
The $20 Acacia Serving Tray is now being recalled after… Video, Audio
'Pawsome' - Auckland Transport to let big dogs ride the bus
Auckland Transport's going to the dogs, literally. From next week big dogs will be allowed on buses in the city. Terms and conditions apply.
It follows what AT's described as the "p-awesome" success… Video, Audio
Dogs threatening Canterbury estuary, calls for ban
Dogs are threatening - and in some cases killing - native and migratory birds on a Canterbury estuary. Conservationists want dogs banned from Avon-Heathcote Ihutai Estuary, which is a crucial stop-off… Audio
Long Read: The Teenage Animal
By Kate Evans: Just like humans, animals go through ‘wildhood’—a time of experimentation, creativity, danger and learning. Audio
What effects did Cyclone Gabrielle have on native species?
Silt is clogging the rivers, birds are in the wrong place, and trout are in the drains. The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle have been devastating to native species.
Fire-proof frogs emerge from the Australian bush fires of 2019
A surprisingly 'fire-proof frog' has emerged from 2019's Black Summer fires. Lead researcher, University of Newcastle's Dr Chad Berankek talks to Jesse. Audio
