Cats
Local bodies control of cats
Local councils want central government to enact cat control legislation, similar to the rules in place for dogs. Audio
Pets seek shelter amid ruff weather
Wild weather can inspire a need for animal companionship. Recognising this, RNZ put out the call for pics of pets enjoying, or avoiding, the weather.
Cat rangers and registrations posed to control population
Councils will vote next week on whether to adopt a national cat strategy which could include a registration fee for domestic moggies and the employment of 'cat rangers'. Video, Audio
Kitten' ready for cat show purrformance
The National Cat Show returns to Christchurch this week for the first time since the earthquakes, and its organiser is hopeful breeders will come back too. Video, Audio
New Zealand's best cats battle for glory
The National Cat Show is on in Christchurch on Sunday, the first time cat lovers from across the country have met in Christchurch since the earthquakes. Video, Audio
Kat Littlewood
Making the decision on when to get your pet put down is tough. Massey University researcher Kat Littlewood is exploring the issue of end of life for cats in New Zealand and wants to hear from people… Audio
Cat had two homes, two owners
Two Taranaki women have recently discovered they share more in common than just a love for cats. Video, Audio
Screen Gems: Cats!
While cats are the undisputed kings of the internet, they don't actually feature very prominently in TV shows and films - no doubt largely because of their notorious difficulty in being wrangled… Video, Audio
Jessi Morgan, talks about the cat cull across the Tasman
New Zealand campaigner against feral cats, Jessi Morgan, talks about plans in Australia to cull up to 2 million feral cats. Audio
Police avert motorway cat-astrophe
Traffic was paused as police in Auckland averted disaster by a whisker this morning.
Purrfectly Pawsome Catacular – dancing with feline fluffballs
One of the more offbeat shows on as part at the Auckland Fringe is taking place at the Barista Cats cat café. Purrfectly Pawsome Catacular promises half an hour of cat focused dancing and performance… Audio
Unneutered pet shop kittens flood SPCA
The SPCA is calling for pet shops to stop selling un-desexed animals to prevent unwanted litters.
Fireman injured trying to rescue cat
A firefighter is in hospital after a mission to rescue a cat up a tree in Porirua went wrong.
Feeding pets scraps causing animal obesity epidemic
Scrap the leftovers - under-the-table tidbits are contributing to an obesity blow-out among New Zealand cats and dogs, new figures show.
Cat desexing and microchipping campaign under way
A project to get Wellington cats desexed and microchipped for a heavily subsidised price has been launched today.
Al Bramley: predator control
Kim Hill talks to Al Bramley, CEO of Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP) in Wellington, a research and development entity focused on developing the tools and techniques to enable the complete removal of… Audio
Cats 'contributing to a sixth mass extinction'
A new book has labelled cats as unrelenting killers and an invasive species that is contributing to a sixth mass extinction that could affect the whole planet. Audio
Cat strategy criticised for stance on strays
A proposed strategy for managing cats throughout the country protects stray animals more than native birdlife, a wildlife vet says. Audio
Proposal to enforce 'cat curfews' & limit numbers
Councils around the country would be given the power to enforce 'cat curfews' and limit the number of furry felines people can keep, if a controversial proposal gets the go ahead. Audio
