Animals

There'll be lots of people flocking to the beaches and headlands this weekend -- not for a swim but hoping to spot a passing whale or dolphin.

The "cetacean census", as the Canadian-inspired event is… Audio

A recent study is painting a remarkable comeback story following the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. The 7.8 magnitude shake had decimated nearly all of the Kaikoura Canyon's seabed ecosystems. Audio

Not many octogenarians celebrate an app launch on their birthday but Picton man Ronald Ragen did just that recently. It's a "buzz" to share the new dog-friendly travel app Dogalong with Kiwi pet… Audio

The papatua snakeskin chiton is a fascinating critter that lives in rock pools all around Aotearoa. Their stripy, scaly girdle looks like snakeskin and they have a shell made of separate plates they… Audio

Wallace and panellists Ali Mau and Scott Campbell talk to Dr Angela Brandt about soaring numbers of several native bird species. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week. Audio

The last confirmed sighting of the native huia was in 1907. Next to the moa it's perhaps our most iconic extinct bird. Audio

Rats giggle. Dogs wag their tail. How do other animals express joy? You can't ask them, so researchers have to find other sneaky ways of figuring out animal emotions. Professor Ximena Nelson is… Audio

Wallace and panellists Nalini Baruch and Jeremy Elwood talk to the Horizon's Regional Council about the discovery of a dead wallaby. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind this week.

Kea are renowned for their intelligence and playfulness – but how do they express joy? Studying animal emotions can be tricky – you can't just ask them how they're feeling – but Professor Ximena… Audio

t's been named 'Nihohae matakoi', and its most distinct feature was a set of sharp horizontally positioned teeth at the tip of its mouth.  Audio

Last month racing minister Kieran McAnulty 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. Audio

After losing their homes, some people displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle are now living apart from their pets. No-pet clauses are common in rental agreements, meaning some are finding it hard to get a… Audio

It's that time of year again, where we all hunker down for the winter, but it's not just us who are feeling the chill! Despite their fur coats, our pets need some extra TLC over the colder months… Audio

The grey-backed storm petrel, one of New Zealand's smallest seabirds, are found around the Southern Ocean in sub-antantarctic waters.

While they tend to stay close to colonies after breeding, there… Audio

Animal behaviour expert Zazie Todd is back again. This time to talk cats.  Audio

Zoo Miami's treatment of Paora the kiwi sparked outrage across the country, but how does Aotearoa treat other countries' national treasures? Audio

We're used to see a dog being taken for a walk...maybe a cat? But a llama?! Well, if you see a llama walking down the main street of Tawa in Wellington, chances are its owned by local, Stephen… Audio

Wallabies are hopping closer to one of our most precious national parks. Have we got the tools to stop them in their tracks? Audio