Geckos
The secretive lives of reptiles
Ecologist and herpetologist Dylan Van Winkel joins Jesse to chat about the hunt for the 'plague skink', the Aussie rainbow skink that is taking over New Zealand. Also the hunt for skinks and geckos so… Audio, Gallery
Stern message sent after smuggled bear bile case
The country's first case of smuggled bear bile has gone through the courts - but it's far from the only example of trading in endangered wildlife New Zealand authorities are dealing with. Audio
Stern message sent after smuggled bear bile case
The country's first case of smuggled bear bile has gone through the courts - but it's far from the only example of trading in endangered wildlife New Zealand authorities are dealing with.
AudioCalling Home: Claire Harvey in Palau
Claire Harvey only intended to be in Palau for 12 months when she accepted the role of President of the National Development Bank of Palau. She's Calling Home this morning from her base on Palau's… Audio
Urban lizards
A hunt for urban lizards in New Zealand involves more than a thousand buckets as well as citizen scientists. Audio
Urban lizards
A hunt for urban lizards in New Zealand involves more than a thousand buckets as well as citizen scientists.
AudioDozens of protected lizards found dead
Nearly 60 protected lizards - most of them dead - have been found stuffed in a discarded lunchbox at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
Public asked to name rare gecko
Naming rights are on the table for a rare native jewelled gecko at Otago Museum.
Rare gecko's smuggling ordeal over
A rare native gecko has been returned to Otago after being smuggled out of the country three years ago.
Critter of the Week: the Alpine Gecko
DOC's endangered species ambassador, Nicola Toki asks if "Alpine" geckos are true mountaineers, or forest refugees. Audio, Gallery
Wellington Lizard Hunt
Moa Point on Wellington's south coast is a hotspot for common skinks and common geckos. Audio
Wellington Lizard Hunt
Moa Point on Wellington's south coast is a hotspot for common skinks and common geckos.
AudioWellington Lizard Hunt
Moa Point on Wellington's south coast is a hotspot for common skinks and common geckos. Audio
