Pets

We love our four-legged friends. But are we looking after all their needs?  Audio

Animal behaviorist Mark Vette joins us with advice on how to negotiate the practical and emotional aspects of health spending for our animal companions.  Audio

Dr Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist and Massey University lecturer in animal welfare talks with Kathryn about pets and pregnancy. Audio

For many New Zealanders, they're part of the family. But what should you do if your precious pet is sick or hurt and and the vet clinic is closed. It's a scenario we're being urged to think about… Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

Even the gentlest of family pets can bite - for a range of reasons. Research by Auckland emergency doctor Dr Natasha Duncan-Sutherland has found there are around 25,000 dog-related injuries recorded… Audio

Auckland Transport's going to the dogs, literally. From next week big dogs will be allowed on buses in the city. Terms and conditions apply.

It follows what AT's described as the "p-awesome" success… Video, Audio

St John is scouting for more than 100 volunteers for a very special programme, and it's pretty fussy about who will qualify. For starters, volunteers are assessed for their temperament - and their… Video, Audio

A Wellington vet says hundreds of sick or injured pets in the city could be missing out on treatment because of clinic closures and lack of staff.

It comes amid a nation-wide shortage of vets, with… Audio

A pet shelter in Auckland for animals from abusive households says demand for their service has tripled since lockdown began.

Since opening just two months ago Pet Refuge is getting more and more… Video, Audio

A new online clinic set-up in lockdown will make sure pet care doesn't suffer. Massey University's Robert Sawicki talks to Jesse about why it will become an important tool even after lockdown. Audio, Gallery

A new study has revealed that puppies are born ready to communicate with people. Evolutionary biologist Gita Gnanadesikan is with us to discuss the study's findings.  Audio

A recent study out of Australia showed that about a third of people there would rather spend time with their pets than people, with women more likely to prefer their furry friends to humans. And it's… Audio

Author Simon Garfield's latest book, Dog's Best Friend, draws upon history, science art and the writer's own personal experiences with his black Labrador retriever Ludo, to dissect the enduring… Audio

As Historian-in-Residence of the Presidential Pet Museum Andrew Hager records the menagerie of domestic animals that have called The White House home. Recently Donald Trump's failure to own a pet… Audio

Is the way we breed and keep pet animals essentially cruel and unethical? Esther Woolfson is an Scottish author and animal lover. Her latest book Between Light and Storm: How We Live With Other… Audio

South Canterbury couple's rescue pigeon likes to high five people when they wander past his cage. Audio