Cats
All domestic cats will have to be microchipped if bill passes
All domestic cats will have to be microchipped and registered if a proposed law being championed by a Green MP makes it over the line. But the bill, backed by Celia Wade-Brown, stops short of… Audio
The global trend of cat video festivals
The Nelson Centre of Musical Arts is holding their own Cat Video Festival as a fundraiser. Audio
SPCA looking for cats and dogs to appear in calendar
The SPCA is looking for cats and dogs to appear in next year's fundraising calendar, however only one can make the cover, SPCA Chief Executive Todd Westwood speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Yes, your cat is trying to tell you something
Dr Julia de Bres is a sociolinguist and senior lecturer at Massey. She joins Mark Leishman to tell us how cats use their body language to subtly manipulate us into doing their bidding. Audio
Pet owners fed up with woman feeding their cats questionable food
Residents in three Christchurch suburbs want the police, the SPCA and the local MP to help stop a woman they say is harming their pets. Cat owners in Papanui, Bryndwr and Bishopdale are tracking a… Video, Audio
Bats vs cats
New Zealand's native long-tailed bat, pekapeka-tou-roa, is going strong in Franklin, south of Auckland. But these tiny mammals are threatened by introduced predators, especially cats. Producer Liz… Video, Audio
What you need to know before choosing a cat
It's kitten season, so if you're thinking about getting a cat - now is a good time as animal shelters are full of them. But what cat is going to suit your household? How much do cats cost to run? How… Audio
Cats killed by dogs in Auckland's Glen Innes
Five pet cats have been killed by roaming dogs in the East Auckland suburb of Glen Innes.
The community has expressed outrage over the event and says stray dogs are becoming an increasing problem.
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Stray Chatham Islands cat builds new life in Christchurch
A stray Chatham Islands cat has stolen the hearts of a construction crew.
Life on the road as a Wilderness Vet
Our guest this week is Caroline Murray - a vet in Blenheim doing things a little differently. She calls herself the Wilderness Vet and has taken on the role of working for herself, with her car acting… Audio
How to make your cat happy
The more you understand your cat's needs, the more contented it will be, says animal behaviour expert Zazie Todd. She's just released the book Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. Audio
Whanganui cat rescued from tree after two-weeks marooned
A Whanganui moggie has used up one of its nine lives after being rescued from a Phoenix palm in Goneville where it's been stuck for about two weeks.
Rio was plucked from the tree this morning after a… Audio
Science: Covid vaccines saved millions, insecticidal cat nip, keeping a beat
Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about research that's modelled how many lives were saved during the first year the vaccines were available, a catnip plant from Japan and… Audio
Cat-containment to keep cats safe
We talk to master's student Sarah Chamberlain, about "cat-containment" how to protect our native wildlife and how to keep our cats safe. Audio
The Panel with Conor English and Sue Kedgley (part 2)
Wallace and panellists Conor English and Sue Kedgley discuss Auckland's congestion problem and why more roads may not be the solution, why New Zealand's love affair with cats is a huge problem for our… Audio
What role does our garden play in biodiversity?
University of Otago urban ecologist Professor Yolanda van Heezik recently led a research team focused on the role private gardens can play in contributing to biodiversity. Professor van Heezik is with… Audio
SPCA needs more people to foster animals
The SPCA needs more people to foster animals, especially cats. More of them are breeding during summer. Laura Millar is the Support Services Manager at the SPCA in Mangere. She says if more people… Audio
My Current Song: Craig & Rietta, It's Christmas, Merry Christmas!
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and celebrated Kiwi entertainer Rietta Austin are in the race for the UK's hotly-contested Christmas #1 market with their new single, 'It's Christmas… Audio
Meet Boji: Istanbul's transit-travelling wonder dog
Istanbul is reported to be home to some 400,000 to 600,000 stray dogs and cats, hence why locals in Turkey's largest city sometimes refer to it as 'Catstanbul.' But it's the exploits of a local canine… Audio
New study offers clues to why dogs tilt their heads
A new study of canines showed that dogs often tilt their heads before correctly receiving a specific toy. Which suggests the behaviour might be a sign of concentration and recall. Dr. Andrea… Audio
