Animals
The Kiwi cop fighting poaching efforts in Africa
Trainee New Zealand police detective Amber Chauval has just returned from Nambia where she spent time with an anti-poaching unit at the Zannier Reserve. It was her fourth trip to Africa, she's… Audio
Why Aucklanders need to be on the lookout for hornets
Now to news coming out of Auckland -Biosecurity NZ is urging people to be on the lookout for yellow legged hornets. Why you might ask? Well, for the first time, a yellow legged hornet queen has been… Audio
Govt accused of brazen industry capture over pig welfare reform
The Government is being accused of "brazen industry capture" by passing a series of changes to pig welfare standards that are closely aligned with an industry proposal. Anusha Bradley reports. Audio
The Panel with Patrick Phelps and Verity Johnson Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Patrick Phelps. Audio
Blue whale surprises dolphin watchers in Akaroa
Passengers on an Akaroa dolphin watch cruise got a rare treat when a blue whale emerged from the water, surprising everyone onboard. Owner George Waghorn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Expert Feature: Behind the scenes of zoos
So if you've got any burning questions about zoos or zoo animals let us know - text me on 2101. Our expert today spent almost 20 years at the helm of Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo - Karen Fifield MNZM. She… Audio
Kiwi athlete attacked by bear while running in Japan
Billy Halloran, a Kiwi athlete is recovering in hospital after he was attacked by a bear while out running in Japan. He spoke to Corin Dann from his hospital bed. Audio
Boy's death from snake bite found to have been preventable
A coroner concluded the 11-year-old's death in Queensland may have been prevented if he had received timely treatment.
Bumper year for toroa albatross chicks taking off
The breeding season has been the most successful on record for toroa, the northern royal albatross, at the Otago colony.
Most successful season on record for Otago toroa
A total of 38 chicks have fledged from Pukekura/Taiaroa Head colony - the most on record. The Department of Conservation's Coastal Otago albatross ranger, Sharyn Broni, joins Emile Donovan. Audio
North Island brown kiwi named Joker makes dramatic entrance
Joker, a North Island brown kiwi has made a dramatic entrance to the world in Napier. Bev Wilkinson, husbandry manager at Napier Kiwi Creche spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The pig welfare reforms that roll back pig welfare
Changes announced by the animal welfare minister turn out not to be what they say on the label.
The pig welfare reforms that roll back pig welfare
Changes announced by animal welfare minister Andrew Hoggard turn out not to be what they appeared on the label. Audio
Albino humpback whale Migaloo spotted near Kaikoura
Whale watchers are abuzz after the apparent sighting of the albino humpback "Migaloo" near Kaikoura. Dr Rochelle Constantine, a professor of Marine Ecology at the University of Auckland spoke to.... Audio
How cats have helped write some great books
Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them explores the special bond between renowned writers and their feline companions. Audio
Napier launches dog-friendly status with 'pawrade'
Pip Thompson from the local business association joins Mark Leishman to discuss this pawsome initiative. Audio
Critter of the Week: Astelia Lacebug
The critter for this week is the Astelia Lacebug - Tanybyrsa cumberi. This pretty little critter is the only one of its family endemic to New Zealand. They have beautiful delicate wings which resemble… Audio
Capturing critters in their natural habitat
Here on Afternoons, we're big proponents of conservation efforts so we're thrilled to chat to our next guest. Cally Whitman is the author and photographer of a new book that is an historical… Audio
Detection dogs sniffing out predators in South Westland
For detection dogs, sniffing out predators in remote South Westland is just part of their day job. But they're a key part of the Predator Free South Westland mission to eliminate every possum, rat and… Audio
Pig farming regulation changes on the way
The deadline for changes to pig farming regulations is approaching, with new laws set to go to select committee. Political reporter Russell Palmer reports. Audio
