Animals

Scientists are experimenting with sound to try and bring birds back to depleted environments. Breeding calls are being played out on Palmyra Atoll near Hawaii....and it appears to be working. The… Audio

New research has found tuatara sperm are fast moving and three times longer than the human version.

But the viability of the sperm is hugely variable.

Researchers at Victoria University of… Audio

A record number of pest traps - more than four tonnes in a single day - have been dropped into the lower North Island.

The Air Force used a NH90 helicopter to do the drop in the Ruahine Range.

The… Audio

There are birders and then there's Peter Kaestner. He's a retired US diplomat who holds the world record for seeing the most bird species, 9,856 birds. A duck on the back of our 10 dollar note was his… Audio

Most of us had never heard of cookiecutter sharks until a week or so ago, when they managed to sink a catamaran off the coast of Australia. New Zealand marine scientist and Auckland University's shark… Audio

The number of dogs put down across Auckland animal shelters has doubled - more than two and a half thousand dogs were euthanised in the last financial year. Auckland council says a lack of de-sexing… Video, Audio

A Burnham soldier is under investigation for alleged animal abuse including dumping a mistreated dog in a rubbish bin. The defence force has confirmed two dogs have been surrendered to the SPCA after… Video, Audio

The Great Ireland vs. New Zealand Bird-off returns for part 2 to decide once and for all which island nation boasts the best birds. Our avian aficionados return to argue their case in front of judge… Audio

The lions and tigers are ready to roar again as Whangārei's Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary re-opens it doors on Saturday. But the park has a troubled past – and its future is uncertain. Audio

It's time to ruffle some feathers: Our avian aficionados are back for part 2 of the Great Ireland vs. New Zealand Bird-off. Claire Concannon judges two bird nerds' top selections across multiple… Audio

Pets are now welcome onboard Auckland buses after two successful trial runs.

Small domestic pets must be in carriers and larger dogs on leads and muzzled.

Auckland councillor Josephine Bartley, a… Audio

Welcome to the great Ireland vs New Zealand bird-off. Two islands, a world apart – but which country has the better birds? Two bird nerds champion their nation's birds across four categories in an… Audio

Two islands, a world apart. Ireland vs. New Zealand – which nation has the better birds? Feathers will fly as two bird nerds argue for their treasured birdlife in the inaugural bird-off, judged by… Audio

Cardrona Valley will come alive this week to the sounds of dogs and mushers - competing in the country's only sled dog racing event on snow.

The South Island Siberian Husky Club will host about 40… Audio