Animals
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
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
