Animals
Whangārei farmers kept poorly fed, emaciated cows - court
Underfed cows on a Northland dairy farm were in such poor condition that some had ingrown horns and eye infections. One was so emaciated that a vet recommended it be euthanised, a court has heard.
Government approves NZ's first open ocean salmon farm in Cook Strait
Despite strong opposition from conservation groups, the government has given final approval for the country's first open ocean salmon farm in the Cook Strait.
New Zealand King Salmon confirmed the… Audio
Extinct bird gets new prosthetic leg
Stolen from the Dannevirke Gallery of History and returned legless, the lucky stuffed huia now has a new lease on life thanks to Wētā Workshops. Audio
Dunedin South Countdown reopens after 3 week closure
The rat plagued Dunedin South Countdown finally thrown open its doors again to humans. It's been battling rodents since last year, but things escalated after a rat was photographed happily perched in… Audio
Dunedin South Countdown reopens after no rats for 72 hours
Customers are returning to Dunedin South's Countdown store for the first time in more than two weeks after a rodent issue forced its closure. There have been 24 rats captured since the10th of… Audio
Brown kiwi population increases by 7000 in four years
The population of the North Island brown kiwi has increased by at least 7000 birds in the last four years, through the work of 25 conservation projects.
That's according to a survey by the umbrella… Audio
Rat-plagued Dunedin Countdown reopens
Rat free and open for business.
The rodent-plagued Woolworths store in South Dunedin has reopened on Thursday after it was forced to close almost three weeks ago to deal with a rat infestation.
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Fossil discovered on NZ beach belonged to massive crab
A study published on Thursday has revealed a fossil discovered in New Zealand belonged to one of the largest crabs to have ever lived.
The massive, fossilised crab claw was found on Waitoetoe beach… Audio
Dunedin supermarket reopens after rats spotted
Countdown Dunedin South has just reopened after being closed for days because of a rat problem.
In a statement out Wednesday morning Woolworth stores director Jason Stockill thanked customers of the… Audio
Two metre long wasp nest found in Martinborough
If a wasp nest the size of a double bed is what your nightmares are made of then I've got bad news for you.
Researchers are studying a massive German Wasps nest found in Martinborough farmland - it's… Audio
Deadly avian flu detected on Antarctic mainland
Professor Jemma Geoghegan says the flu has already killed millions of animals globally and there are fears it could pose a real threat to Aotearoa's endangered bird life. Audio
Risk of shark attack in Northern Hawke's Bay after great white attacks whale
Beachgoers on the Māhia Peninsula in northern Hawkes Bay are being warned about the risk of shark attacks after a Great White ripped a whale from a rescuer who was trying to re-float it.
The incident… Audio
Signs to watch for when dogs around children
To Australia, where an inquest has been launched after seven fatal dog attacks. In one of the cases, a five-week old baby died after being mauled by the family dog. In New Zealand last year, a dog was… Audio
Wellington artist in residence hosting workshops
Sandra Morris is currently artist in residence at Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekaka, where she is hosting workshops and exploring the relationships between birds, insects, and plants through… Audio
A $20 million magic wand
A life-changing diagnostic device tested on sheep in New Zealand is about to be trialled on humans Audio
Research needed for cause of 1000+ baby seals in Kaikoura
Samantha Gee is based in the neighbourhood of Nelson - Nathan Rarere asked her about the deaths of more than a thousand seals in the region. Audio
Cock-a-doodle-don't: Waikato asks for feedback on animal nuisance
Noisy roosters and smelly pigs in Waikato's urban area are up for discussion with the drafting of a new Keeping of Animals Bylaw. Audio
Bar-tailed godwits' habitats at risk across the globe
A new UN report highlights unique challenges the bird faces along its famous 13,000 kilometre migration path. Audio
Why are donkeys disappearing in Africa?
Donkey thefts and slaughter across the continent are part of a controversial global trade in donkey skin.
New First Up series: what's up at the SPCA in Mangere Bridge
Something a bit different now, animal adoption! The SPCA's Mangere centre in Auckland receives on average 40 animals per day! And its not just cats and dogs. In a new First Up series, Leonard Powell… Audio