Animals
Why dogs love life - unpacked by a philosopher
Ever wonder why dogs seem to be having so much fun all the time? Philosophy can tell us something about it - and why we're a bit different, an American academic says. Audio
What can dogs teach us about loving life?
Philosopher Mark Rowlands argues a dog's capacity for joy and meaning can help us better understand ourselves. Audio
How to soothe your pooch this Guy Fawkes
In a radio first, RNZ and the SPCA are hosting a special Concert for Animals on 5 November, with music specially selected to calm your pets. Audio
No luck in search for 'rogue wallaby' in Southland
A suspected rogue wallaby has not been found in Southland, despite an extensive search involving dogs and drones near the Waiau River in Te Anau. Environment Southland biosecurity and biodiversity… Audio
Successful breeding season for Northern Albatross
Juvenile Toroa or Northern Albatross numbers are at a record high after what has been another successful breeding season. Coastal Otago Ranger Sharyn Broni spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Lead bullets - a health risk to humans and kea
New research shows lead-based bullets used to shoot wild game contaminate the meat, posing a health risk to humans and wildlife.
New Zealand in desperate need of licensing regime for the breeding of pets
The XL Bully cat is a curiosity - one UK breeder says his affectionate kitties are selling for four thousand pounds each. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 23 October 2024
Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus Tom makes the case for banning pets. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 23 October 2024
Today on the pre-panel producer Tom Riste-Smith joins Wallace Chapman & Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. Plus Tom makes the case for banning pets. Audio
Dog walkers fear new rules will put them out of business
Auckland Council is proposing to limit the number of dogs one person may walk both on and off-leash.
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Richard Pamatatau (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Deborah Hart & Richard Pamatatau discuss a potential fireworks ban. Plus how do you you ride a Penny-farthing? And which activity did you try once… Audio
The Birds! a fundraiser
A bird rescue is hoping a special screening of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds will help keep their dream alive. Audio
Mysterious sea creature puzzles NIWA scientists
A mysterious sea-creature from the depths of the ocean was so puzzling for NIWA scientists it was initially nicknamed 'The Thing'. NIWA marine biologist and voyage leader Sadie Mills spoke to… Audio
Our Changing World: Bird nest design
Ever spied a bird nest out on a walk? Some are quite complex constructions, delicately woven and expertly lined to keep their eggs safe. This week, Claire Concannon learns about bird nest design and… Audio
Where are all the stick insects?
Just last week Jesse was asking: where have all the stick insects gone? Audio
Tasman dog walkers upset by beach rules to protect birds
New dog rules across the Tasman region - and they're not proving popular with some, reporter Max Frethy told us why Audio
The Panel with Alan McElroy and Penny Ashton (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Alan McElroy and Penny Ashton discuss proposed changes to tenancy laws surrounding pets and Dave Letele closing his Auckland food bank. Audio
The secrets of eel migration
A team of scientists is about to head out into the South Pacific Ocean to try and solve one of nature's most perplexing mysteries. Audio
Wildlife experts assessing impact of Manawanui sinking
Wildlife experts are on the scene in Samoa surveying the impact of the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui on the environment. Professor Louise Chilvers is from Massey University and is the Director of… Audio
It's swooping season, so how do you keep magpies at bay?
Emeritus Professor Gisela Kaplan from the University of New England is an expert in animal behaviour, and also literally wrote the book on Australian magpies. Audio
