Animals
The critters more deserving of a statue
Mittens the cat may be cute, but Aotearoa has many animals far more worthy of immortalising in bronze. Audio
Leopard seal sunbathes on Petone Beach
Lower Hutt locals got a large and somewhat furry surprise as they walked on Petone beach this morning.
A leopard seal decided to park up for a nap, and while it seemed relaxed, there was concern… Video, Audio
Exceptionally rare Hector's dolphin sighting in Northland
A solitary tutumairekurai or Hector's dolphin has been seen swimming around Northland in the Mahurangi Harbour, and possibly near Whangarei's Onarahi Beach and in the Whangarei River.
People… Audio
Winter's stormy conditions exhausting largest seabirds
Some of our largest seabirds are sick and tired of this winter's foul stormy conditions. Massey University's wildbase hospital has treated more than half a dozen of the birds including an albatross… Video, Audio
Recognition for fund raising for police dogs
Taranaki resident Natalya Manton has been recognised for her generous work raising funds and awareness for the Police Dog Trust. Natalya talks to Jesse. Audio
Dunedin albatross chick takes to the skies
QT, the first albatross of the season in Dunedin, has taken to the skies -- bound for South America.
The young bird has been the Royal Cam chick of this season.
The Royal Cam project, a… Audio
Jules Howard: what do dogs really think of us?
The relationship humans have with our canine friends is more established and, arguably, deeper than with any other animal. In Wonderdog: How the Science of Dogs Changed the Science of Life, author… Audio
Australians building backyard frog hotels after fires kill habitats
Aussie ecologists are hoping people will hop onboard with building backyard frog hotels after the creature's habitat was destroyed in the Victoria bushfires.
The DIY temporary frog accommodation… Video, Audio
Christchurch boy discovers giant earthworm in backyard
A Christchurch boy has had one of the best days of his life after discovering a giant earthworm in his backyard.
Nine-year-old Barnaby Domigan made the discovery at the bottom of his garden. Lisa… Video, Audio
SPCA publishes list of long-stay animals ready for homes
Abandoned animals sometimes wait years to find new homes, the SPCA says.
Man who killed pregnant ewe with ute sentenced
Egged on by passengers, Cody Paton revved his engine and deliberately drove into a flock of pregnant sheep, killing one on the front of his ute.
When tiny crocodiles roamed around northern Australia
Cute isn't usually a word you would use to describe a crocodile, but this pre-historic croc may be the exception. Associate Professor Steven Salisbury from the University of Queensland's school of… Audio
Endangered dolphins have changed their diet, a study suggests
Endangered Māui dolphins appear to be adapting their diet because of climate change, scientists say.
Glut of unwanted cats and dogs: SPCA aims to neuter 30,000
The SPCA expects to desex 30,0000 animals over two years in a campaign to combat the overpopulation of dogs and cats.
Calls for Manukau Sports Bowl to be converted for athletics
An animal rights group is calling on the community to support a controversial code switch at a South Auckland race track.
The Manukau Sports bowl is currently home to greyhound racing, but the lease… Video, Audio
DOC urges cat and dog owners to help protect coastal species
Every year, our furry friends injure and kill hundreds of native and endangered coastal species.
Many marine mammals and sea birds such as seals, kororā and red-billed gulls are under threat due to… Audio
NZ's whitebaiting season gets some new rules
The whitebaiting season begins next week, but this time there are new regulations in place to better protect whitebait fish stocks. DOC whitebait fishery manager Nick Moody talks to Jesse. Audio
Proposal to introduce 'friendly' wasps to Manawatu-Whanganui
Manawatu and Whanganui could soon be home to a new foreign wasp.
Horizons Regional Council has made an application to import and release the bud-galling wasp to control the spread of an invasive… Audio
Raptor experience to open up in Timaru, showcasing local wildlife
Timaru is about to get a new tourist attraction, which will help educate people about the local wildlife. One of the trust's founding members Ron Lindsay talks to Jesse about the new raptor experience… Audio
Giraffe born at Auckland Zoo could become a record breaker
A Giraffe calf born at Auckland Zoo is already showing towering promise, at well over six feet tall. He arrived early Friday morning to mother Kiraka and first time dad Billy.
The big little guy is… Video, Audio
