Animals
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
The fishfluencer trying to combat misinformation
We're long past the days when being an influencer needs to be explained. In fact now it seems there's an influencer for everything, including, aquaculture or fish farming. James Sibley's mission is to… Audio
Rescued little blue penguins heading to new West Coast Wildlife Centre
Four rescued little blue penguins can't be released back into the wild - but they're about to get a new life at an exciting new experience opening in Franz Josef later this month. Troy Matich reports.
…Ducklings, donkeys and a lizard join Blessing of the Animals
The annual blessing saw more than 100 people attending St Matthew-in-the-City in Auckland with their pets. Audio
Dogs, cats, donkeys and a lizard at Blessing of the Animals
A big old Cathedral is not usually where you'd find a gathering of animals... until yesterday at St Matthew's in the City Anglican church in Auckland. First Up report Ke-Xin Li went to the Blessing of… Audio
Dogs, cats, donkeys and a lizard at Blessing of the Animals
Ke-Xin Li goes to the Blessing of the Animals church service at St Matthew in the City Anglican church in Auckland with some interesting creatures Audio
Critter of the Week
It's been a big week for the endangered critters of Aotearoa New Zealand with the announcement of this year's Bird of the Year winner, the Karearea New Zealand Falcon. Forest and Bird Chief Executive… Audio
Nearly 30,000 dogs still unregistered in Auckland: Council
Auckland Council is frustrated nearly 30,000 dogs are still unregistered. The Council's manager for animal management Elly Waitoa spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
"Staunch beyond words" Nicola Toki shares stories of Dr Jane Goodall
"Warm, kind, inspirational and staunch beyond words" that's how our first guest has described Dr Jane Goodall, who has died aged 91. Jane Goodall was a pioneer in her field, both as a female scientist… Audio
Fat Bear week winner announced
It's Fat Bear week in Alaska - competition organiser Mike Fitz announced the winner on First Up. Audio
'He waltzes in and just leaves the items': Nico the cat burglar nicking knickers
The owners of a Hamilton cat bringing home dozens of stolen items to his family say it's because he wants to "share the love". Audio
The kleptomaniac cat nicking knickers in Hamilton
Nico the Great has been nicking knickers in Hamilton. For the record Nico is a cat burglar, an actual cat that is a burglar; apparently sneaking onto people's properties day and night collecting their… Audio
How much do our pets understand?
Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist in animal welfare, talks with Kathryn about how much animals understand. Audio
Nightmare for pet owners: the anguish of a missing animal
Two weeks ago Matt Jeffery's dog - Sadie - went missing. Since then, Matt and his family - who moved here from South Africa for a better, safer life - have been devastated Not only dealing with the… Audio
Kiwi chicks in Wellington reach key survival milestone
Ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators. Project lead for Capital Kiwi Paul Ward spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Hokitika hunter recruits goat as hunting sidekick
A Hokitika hunter is training a goat to join her on hunts. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Horse riders lodge human rights complaint over road access
Horse riders say they're being systemically discriminated against when it comes to safe road access and have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission. New Zealand Equestrian Advocacy… Audio
Bird of the Year: Who Takes the Crown?
It's been one of the biggest bird of the year elections in recent year, with over 75,000 votes cast. Forest and Bird's Nicola Toki revealed the winner to Corin Dann. Audio
