Animals
Mosako The Dog and the Air NZ crew who love her
One of the coolest parts of working for an airline is undoubtedly getting to travel and meet people in all corners of the world. Turns out, sometimes it isn't the people that leave the biggest… Audio
A neuroscientist's bond with his cow herd
Gregory Berns is a neuroscientist known for his work with dogs and researching they way they think. But after embarking on a new life as an amateur farmer - it was cows that caught his attention. Audio
Pill to suppress cows methane laced burps ready next year
A solution to dairy cows' methane-laced burps could be ready to sell to farmers next year, according to the New Zealand company behind the product. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
How animals saved a lonely teenager and shaped his future
At age 14, Tim Husband was ex communicated from the Jehovah's Witnesses faith and animals became the focus of his world. Audio
Species thought to be native to NZ arrived from Australia
New research has found some species long thought to be native to New Zealand - including kiwi, takahe and moa - actually arrived from Australia just a few million years ago. Canterbury Museum's Senior… Audio
Risk of H5N1 bird flu coming to NZ is rising: Research
The risk of lethal H5N1 bird flu making it to New Zealand and into our taonga bird species is rising. Massey University veterinary professor Brett Gartrell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Voting to begin in Bird of the Year competition
Voting kicks off this week for Forest and Bird's Bird of the Year competition, with a record number of volunteers signing up to campaign. Forest and Bird chief executive Nicola Toki spoke to Corin… Audio
Critter of the Week: Tokoriro, Occultastella morgana
The elusive and beautiful tokoriro, Occultastella morgana, was only recently discovered on the Denniston Plateau by Massey University Professor Steve Trewick. This remarkable species is just one of… Audio
Friendly labrador and brainy collie-cross take out Top Dog competition
Greta, Hamilton City Council's reading buddy dog, and Muddi an ex-avalanche dog, have been crowned this year's Top Dog with a Job and Top Office Dog, respectively, in the Frog Recruitment Top Dog… Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
It's time for a date with history, and that means some quality time with Dr Grant Morris from Victoria University. Dr Grant illuminates New Zealand's long history with the noble and slightly goofy… Audio
The bat-bridge
Hamiltonians are always working hard to protect and nurture their population of long-tailed bats - or pekapeka-tou-roa - a species under critical threat. Audio
Some brand-new wallabies and what they mean for the environment
Researchers have discovered a new species of wallaby living undetected around Rotorua. Audio
Bird of the Year returns for 2024
US talkshow host John Oliver, led an aggressive campaign to carry the Puteketeke to a landslide win in last year's Bird of the Century competition. The bird also known as the Australasian Crested… Audio
What machines can learn from the dung beetle
In 2013, researchers discovered that the humble dung beetle was using the Milky Way as a navigational guide to roll its signature balls of dung. Now, engineers in Australia have been taking notes. Audio
Critter of the Week: New Zealand hermit crab | kaunga
This week's critter is the kaunga (New Zealand hermit crab, Pagurus novizealandiae). Audio
Don Schwass, NZ's go-to dog tracker
After decades of searching for people lost in the wilderness, Don Schwass has found fame in recent years for his finding expertise. Audio
Shortages in vet sector hitting rural areas the hardest
A new study shows shortages across the veterinary sector are leading to some leaving the industry due to high workload, stress and burnout - especially in rural New Zealand.
Dead albatross found in Foxton
A small town bird rescue is in disbelief after discovering a massive dead albatross in its patch. Foxton Bird Rescue Manager Aaron Hyam spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The pre-panel
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer José Barbosa talks about the hidden reasons cats sratch the furniture. Plus: have you ever been on a parade float? Audio
