Animals
Greyhound racing industry wants compensation if ban enforced
The Greyhound racing industry wants tens of millions of dollars in compensation if the government pushes ahead with its proposed ban. The deadline to end the sport is July this year. Racing Minister… Audio
The Kakapo Files are Back!!
The Kakapo Files podcast is back with what is set to be the biggest breeding season of all time for our favourite parrot. To listen to the full episode head here. If you're keen to watch the Kakapo… Audio
Kakapo cam broadcasting 24/7 for birdwatchers
Bird-watchers can keep an eye on critically endangered kakapo from the comfort of the couch via a 24/7 webcam, live and direct from remote Whenua Hou or Codfish Island, near Stewart Island. Keiller… Audio
Eating non-regulated meat could be dangerous for Pasifika
Tongan community leader and former food safety regulator Melino Maka voices concern over non-regulated meat. Audio
What's bugging you? Ruud "The Bug Man" Kleinpaste is in studio
Whether it's a story idea, interview request or a correction, we love hearing from you. Briana emailed us over the break with an issue she was hoping we could put to Ruud "The Bug Man" Kleinpaste… Audio
Wild deer wander the streets of Whanganui
Wild deer roaming the streets of suburban Whanganui are delighting some residents, while raising concerns for others. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports. Audio
HUHA reacts to horse meat being eaten in NZ
In the aftermath of yesterday's horse pie story, we asked Carolyn Press McKenzie from HUHA talked about other "alternate meats" and the legalities of consuming them. Audio
The heartwarming story of a hiker and a kitten
Mustering the energy to walk the Te Araroa trail is one thing, carrying an extra load while you do it, is another feat entirely. But that's exactly what one British hiker has done. Katie Evans has… Audio
Why a couple of sheep farmers in Mosgiel won an award in Wales
Right we're off to Mosgiel to talk to retired farmer Geoff Neilson. You see, Geoff and his wife Ailsa are the recipients of a new award from six major Welsh farming organisations. Since the 1970s… Audio
Child dies after Sydney shark attack
A 12yo boy who initially survived a shark attack in Sydney has died in hospital.
The untapped potential of slimy, smelly...seaweed
More than 30 million tons of seaweed is harvested globally each year, but it's still a fledgling industry in New Zealand. AUT professor Lindsey White is trying to make it happen. Most recently, he's… Audio
New trapdoor spider possibly discovered in New Zealand
A routine biodiversity check in North Taranaki has led to the possible discovery of a brand-new species of spider. Taranaki Regional Council biodiversity officer Sandra Sánchez spoke to Melissa… Audio
Chatty tui Pleakley surprises visitors at Otorohanga Kiwi House
A cheeky tui named Pleakley is delighting visitors at the Otorohanga Kiwi House by calling out and laughing at passersby. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to meet the attention-grabbing… Audio
Police dog and handler injured in Whangārei while pursuing suspects
Four people were arrested, including a 19-year-old and a 48-year-old man.
Bay of Plenty wallaby infestation: 2000 controlled this year
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council killed or contained more than 2000 wallabies as part of its pest control programme in 2024/25.
Rare dolphin spotted in Northland, prompting questions
The sighting is only the second confirmed in the area in the last 100 years.
What's going on with our eel populations?
Senior lecturer at AUT, Dr Amandine Sabadel is a chemist, ecologist, environmental scientist and an eel expert. She's with Bryan to discuss why finding where they breed is so important - and why it's… Audio
Rare pink platypus spotted in the wild
In a remote Australian river, a fisherman says he has encountered an ultra-rare pink platypus, one of only a handful ever sighted in the past 200 years.
Critter of the Week: Red Mistletoe (Peraxilla tetrapetala)
Did you know we have nine mistletoes native to New Zealand? Meet Peraxilla tetrapetala, the endemic red mistletoe! They are especially slow growing and rely on birds such as tui and bellbirds for… Audio
How do I stop spiders living in my wing mirrors?
Pest control expert Heiko Kaise joins Emile Donovan to answer this question. Audio
