Animals
Christchurch business using wool as a package filler
Wool is the future for packaging - Logan Murray from the Saddlery Barn in Christchurch certainly thinks so - he talked with Nathan Rarere Audio
Expert Feature: Cows
Today we're talking all things cows with Federated Farmers' Richard McIntyre. Audio
DOC unlawfully issuing permits to allow NZTA to kill species
The Department of Conservation has been unlawfully issuing permits to the Transport Agency, allowing it to kill species such as kiwi during the construction of news roads. Environmental Law… Audio
Waka Kotahi's right to kill endangered species at Mt Messenger bypass ruled unlawful
Waka Kotahi's right to kill endangered species while it is building the Mt Messenger bypass in north Taranaki has been ruled unlawful by the High Court. Whanganui-Taranaki reporter Robin Martin spoke… Audio
Rare white weka spotted on the West Coast
A rare, white weka spotted at a West Coast camping ground had a lucky escape from a lawn mower. Gentle Annie campground host Jesse Paley-Atkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Critter of the Week - The magpie moth (Nyctemera annulata)
Moths don't tend to get the love and attention that their cousins the butterflies do. Audio
A Champion for Champions Day
Tomorrow is one of the biggest days on the New Zealand thoroughbred racing calendar, Champions Day. Audio
Rest in Peace: AK's pet cemetery
What do you do with your dead pet? On Auckland's North Shore, you can take them to a pet cemetery - Mahvash Ikram has the story. Audio
Celebrating death of loved pets in 'a positive way'
"You're paying for the privilege of leaving your pet in a nice environment," a pet cemetery owner says.
Teach your dog to care for native species
As much as we love kiwis, we also love our dogs, and it can be hard to accept that dogs pose a threat to our native taonga. Audio
Home for critically endangered kākāriki karaka set up
A new home is being set up for the critically endangered kākāriki karaka - or orange-fronted parakeet - with 34 birds released on the predator-free Anchor Island in Fiordland. Department of… Audio
Northland woman riding horse 30km to council to challenge bylaw
Northland farmer Claire Ganantchian is riding her horse 30km to challenge the wording of an animal bylaw involving horse manure. Audio
Proposed bylaw in Northland to force horseriders to pick up poo
Northland horseriders are kicking up a stink over a proposed new bylaw that would mean they'd have to pick up their horse's poo. Legendary Hokianga horseman Rob Pink spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Dog adoption sours over terms and conditions
With Greyhound racing set to be banned by August next year, the industry is starting to wind down and soon thousands of dogs will need homes. But for one new greyhound owner, the deal went sour after… Audio
La Niña brings more fish to seas around Wellington
The La Niña weather pattern is thought to be one of the reasons for more fish being caught in the seas around Wellington. Ashleigh McCaull has been talking to some novice fishermen. Audio
The art and science of taxidermy
Emile Donovan speaks to David Mowbray, president of the New Zealand Taxidermy Association, about the intricate process of taxidermy. Audio
Horse prevails in man vs horse race
If you were listening on Friday you would have heard about the inaugural Only Fools and Horses race taking place in the Maniototo at the weekend. And guess what the horses won. Winning rider Rider… Audio
Cow Communication: more than a moo
Leonie Cornips has spent six years immersed in the lives of cows. She tells Jim about their complex method of communication. Audio
Call for stricter animal welfare enforcement
The SPCA, MPI and Police all play a part in enforcement, but overlapping responsibilities and under-resourcing of each agency means the mistreatment of animals goes undetected, research shows. Audio
The case for ethical whitebait
This seafood delicacy is traditionally enjoyed as a fritter between two slices of white bread, but can also come with a dollop of guilt. Audio
