Animals
Our Changing World: Eastern Whio Link
Claire Concannon learns about a hunter-led trapping project aimed at helping whio, our native blue duck, in the Waioeka Gorge. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 February 2025
In today's episode, a manhunt is underway in Palmerston North for a man who aimed a firearm at a police officer on Tuesday night, before fleeing the scene, the government has released a series of… Audio
BirdCare Aotearoa to only attend native and endemic species
A major Auckland hospital and rehab centre for wild birds will soon only attend to native and endemic species, citing significant financial pressures. BirdCare Aotearoa fundraising manager Dr Rashi… Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchner & Mike Williams (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Cindy Mitchner & Mike Williams discuss: Birdcare Aotearoa's decision to stop accepting non-native species, NZ First MP Andy Foster's members bill… Audio
Haast man reels in 72kg marlin
A Haast man got the surprise of his life on Sunday when he caught a giant marlin, while fishing near Jackson Bay. Ryan Mawdsley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Desex a cat and name it after your ex for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but some of us may be feeling a little less than romantic as the day rolls around. Buying into that sentiment, in return for a $25 donation Cat Rescue… Audio
Off leash - dog trainer Flip Calkoen
Auckland Council has been accused of overreacting after proposing dog rule changes. Dog trainer Flip Calkoen talks about whether the balance is right. Audio
There's a reason whale song strikes a chord with humans
Most of us are familiar with whale song, but new research suggests that the structure of the song - the individual parts that make up the whole - has similarities to human language. Audio
Kiwi travels 14km to reach Kaipara Flats
A kiwi has travelled 14 kilometres to reach an area where the birds haven't been seen since the 1970s. The Forest Bridge Trust operations manager Matu Booth spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cool, comfortable and calm - saving whales in Golden Bay
The Detail: Euthanising a beached whale is an unpopular move. But sometimes trying to save it is worse.
The mammoth job of managing stranded whales
Euthanising a beached whale is an unpopular move. But sometimes trying to save it is worse. Audio
Auckland Council's off-leash rule changes at popular dog park over-the-top - pet owner
Off-leash dog rule changes 'using a sledge hammer to crack a nut' Audio
The banana mystery of Beeston
We've had our fair share of neighbourhood mysteries here in Aotearoa. Well, we are not alone. For over a year, residents in the English town of Beeston have been puzzled by a plate of peeled bananas… Audio
Strong wool prices at eight year high
Strong wool prices are at an eight-year high, but hill country farmers are continuing to invest in sheep that don't grow fleece. Penny Miles has the story. Audio
Second-ever Australian night parrot egg discovered
The parrot was thought extict for over a century, and much remains unknown about it and its behaviours.
NZ innovators using AI traps in fight against pests
Artificial intelligence is making conservation efforts faster and easier in the fight for total pest eradication, with new traps able to tell predator from protected species.
Albatross breeding season could be the best on record
Twenty-nine chicks have been born so far, with another 11 eggs still to hatch.
A return to Wasps an expert view
On yesterday's show we were overrun with wasp chat. Tons of you texted in with your techniques for hunting down their nests. From the bizarre like "My grandfather used to throw flour at the wasp so he… Audio
Monarch butterflies not getting the royal treatment in NZ
A new survey shows monarch butterfly populations are dwindling, and advocates are reintroducing a tagging system (yes, you can tag a butterfly) to keep track of numbers. Audio
How a listener caught a wasp
Earlier on the show we found ourselves talking about ways to track down a wasps nest. One suggestion was to lightly freeze the wasp, tie a string to its leg and watch where it goes.
Listener, Tejo… Audio
