Animals
Culling of chickens infected with bird flu to begin Wednesday
The culling of chickens with bird flu at a free-range Otago farm, will begin on Wednesday. The Poultry Industry Association and the Egg Producers Federation executive director Michael Brooks spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 December 2024
On today's episode, the Prime Minister says unemployment is still expected to increase before it comes down and more work needs to be done if the government is going to meet its target to reduce the… Audio
Bird flu outbreak spreads to second shed
With the cull of 80,000 birdflu infected chickens soon to get underway officials are working to confirm it hasn't spread anywhere else before Chicken exports can start again. Reporter Tess Brunton… Audio
80,000 chickens to be culled after bird flu found on farm
The culling of 80,000 birds on a commercial free-range Otago egg farm in Moreaki is due will begin on Tuesday. MPI's chief veterinary officer Dr Mary van Andel spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Pilot whales stranded in Golden Bay
Two whales have died amid a stranding of nearly 40 pilot whales. Project Jonah's Louisa Hawkes spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Bird flu found on farm in North Otago
Farmers are on high alert after high pathogenic avian influenza - otherwise known as bird flu - was found on a free range chicken farm in North Otago. Otago Federated Farmers' provincial president… Audio
Bird flu found in chickens on Otago egg farm
At least 40,000 chickens are being culled from an Otago egg farm after some birds tested positive for a strain of bird flu. The farm is currently locked down with a 10 kilometre buffer zone around the… Audio
Critter of the Week: Te whai rahi | Giant manta ray
This week's critter is one of the most intelligent animals in the ocean. Te whai rahi, the giant oceanic manta ray, has a brain to body mass ratio similar to our own and is one of the only fish that… Audio
Owl joins Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter team
Auckland's Westpac Rescue Helicopter was out and about saving people's lives on Sunday when one mission was interuppted by an owl - Nathan Rarere talked with pilot James Tayler. Audio
Burma the elephant settling into new home at Monarto Safari Park
Burma the elephant is now an Australian, Nathan Rarere talked with her keeper Andrew Coers to see how she was settling in. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 25 November 2024
On today's episode, departing All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara included a message of support for Te Tiriti during the haka against Italy on Saturday, this year's UN climate negotiations have wrapped… Audio
Stolen cockatoo returned to Staglands Wildlife Reserve
A beloved Upper Hutt cockatoo known for her catchphrase "hello darling" is home, after being stolen from Staglands Wildlife Reserve a week ago. Staglands' Sarah Purdy spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Refloated whales stay away from Northland beach
Patrols on Monday morning show that none of the nearly forty pilot whales refloated from a Northland beach on Sunday have returned. Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board marine researcher Hollie Kereopa… Audio
Waikato police swoop in to rescue falcon hit by car
Policing is about "protecting and serving the community, including those overhead", constable says.
Deforestation changing animals
Human destruction of natural habitats and the impact this has on the animal and insect life they support has been well documented, and a new study from the University of Otago takes that impact a step… Audio
Critter of the Week: New Zealand sheetweb spider
Have you ever wondered what critter creates those large horizontal webs in our native forests? This week, Forest & Bird CEO Nicola Toki will introduce you to the creator behind the webs, the New… Audio
Human vs horse - who will win?
Human or Horse? Who would win a 40 km race? It sounds like the kind of question you'd toss around after a few too many beers at the pub... and that is exactly where the idea for 'The Only Fools and… Audio
Saying goodbye to New Zealand's last elephant
Moving an elephant across an ocean is no small feat for her keepers, physically or mentally.
Burma the flying elephant
Moving an elephant across an ocean is no small feat for her keepers, physically or mentally. Audio
Please help find a cockatoo that says "hello darling"
Staff at an Upper Hutt Wildlife reserve are devastated after the alleged theft of its "loving and talkative" Cockatoo 'Pepper' Staglands staff believe the 6-year-old sulphur crested cockatoo was taken… Audio
