Animals
Racing pigs, rides and rural displays draw crowds to Kaikohe A&P
In the most anticipated political race since last year's general election, a piglet named David Seymour has beaten porker "The Jones Boy" - named in honour of NZ First's Shane Jones - by a nose.
Jemma Forman: Can cats play fetch?
Cats have a reputation for being aloof and difficult to bond with - yet research suggests they will engage in games of fetch. However, there is a catch. It is found that although they will play fetch… Audio
Izzy Baarspul: Professional dog walker
Navigating Wellington's streets is difficult enough with one canine, let alone half a dozen, for Izzy Baarspul however, - a professional dog walker - a pack of six is the 'sweet spot'. So how does the… Audio
Auckland experiencing parvovirus outbreak in dogs
Auckland is facing a canine parvovirus outbreak which vets say is partly driven by a post-Covid surge in puppy numbers.
The virus, which can survive in the environment for years, leads to vomiting… Audio
Auckland Zoo welcomes baby giraffe
Auckland Zoo has welcomed a new addition, with a baby giraffe born on Saturday.
It follows the birth of two Sumatran tigers on January 2nd.
The baby giraffe already stands over 1.70m tall and was… Audio
NZ pipefish stand out
New Zealand's pipefish stand out from all others across the globe in a newfound peculiar way.
The average-looking males are the ones to carry the babies of their technicoloured female partners.
But… Audio
Suspicions Sydney's 'Gus the Groper' is still alive
A Sydney diver is pouring cold water on rumours a famous fish allegedly shot by a New Zealand-based spearfisher may still be alive.
The man was caught posing with a dead fish that greatly resembled… Audio
When is it time to go to the vet?
For a lot of pet owners, animals are a part of the family. Audio
The engineer designing needles to euthanise whales
If a stranded whale can't be saved, what is the next best option? An Australian engineer has set out to find a euthanasia solution capable of puncturing the animal kingdom's largest heart. Video
Mouse filmed tidying up man's shed every night
After regularly discovering items in his shed mysteriously tidied, a man set up a night vision camera on his workbench, and is stunned at what was happening.
Human-driven extinctions: 'The world is emptier than we realise'
We all know the story of human-driven extinction in Aotearoa - the moa, perhaps the most famous, and the huia, with the last confirmed sighting in 1907, the most recent. Audio
Hundreds of lizards seized in Australia police bust
A criminal syndicate that planned to illegally export hundreds of native lizards from Australia to Hong Kong has been "dismantled", authorities say.
Viewers delighted by huge pod of bottlenose dolphins in Akaroa Harbour
A rare visit by bottlenose dolphins to Akaroa Harbour has delighted swimmers and kayakers.
'When this place is destroyed, my bones ache'
After 27 years, living on Waiheke Island feels like both a blessing and a curse for RNZ digital journalist Rose Davis.
Pet insurer reveals 2023's most common cat and dog claims
New Zealand pet insurance provider PD has revealed 2023's 10 most common insurance claims for cats and dogs.
Skin allergies, ear infections and stomach issues take the top three spots for dogs, while… Audio
Two new tiger cubs for Auckland zoo
Auckland Zoo has two brand new stripy bundles of joy.
The Zoo's five-year-old Sumatran tiger Zayana has given birth to two new cubs -- and they've even got some new cousins in nearby Hamitlon.
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AI used to help pest eradication
Conservationists are hoping a newly-redesigned app will encourage New Zealanders to stay vigilant this summer and report any sign of weeds, animals and diseases.
Developed with funding from the… Audio
Shark sighting at popular North Island beach
The spate of shark sightings this summer continued in Auckland yesteday afternoon, where beachgoers north of the city spotted one at a popular swimming destination.
Multiple sightings have made the… Audio
Summer science: Kākā in Wellington
Kākā numbers are skyrocketing in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington thanks to conservation efforts. The summer science series continues with a walk through Zealandia to find out why you shouldn't feed… Audio
Summer science: Kākā in Wellington
Kākā numbers are skyrocketing in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington thanks to conservation efforts. The summer science series continues with a walk through Zealandia to find out why you shouldn't feed…
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