Animals
The sex helmet that tried to save kākāpō
Sirocco the kākāpō wouldn’t stop shagging people’s heads. So one clever DOC worker came up with a potential solution...
After being raised by humans, Sirocco the kākāpō…
Welcome the cyborg turtle: NZ researcher designs prosthetic fin for turtles
A New Zealand researcher has designed a prosthetic fin for sea turtles to help the endangered species recover after their fins are damaged.
All seven species of…
Why kea are being killed by lead poisoning on the West Coast
Kea are curious and clever native parrots who are known to steal tramping boots and peck at your car tyres. Unfortunately, they’ve recently been declared to…
Last of the Mountain Gorillas
We ventured deep into the jungles of Uganda to catch a rare glimpse at one of the most endangered animals of the planet: the Mountain Gorillas.…
The Raglan Cat Killer
A few years ago in the town of Raglan, cats started going missing and were later found half-frozen and dead in rubbish bags. A perpetrator was…
Rare sighting of huge Pygmy Blue Whales
This winter is the second winter in a row that Pygmy Blue Whales have been spotted in Tīkapa Moana o Hauraki (Auckland's Hauraki Gulf). We head…
Dining in the Deep
"After hours" events have begun popping up at museums and galleries, where people get to explore these public spaces when they would normally be closed. Not…
Outfitting Animals
Merino jumpers, fleece robes, shearling collar coats... are clothing items you can dress your dog in. Animal Outfitters is part of a growing pet care industry…
The trouble with purebred dogs
A lot can happen in 100 years, especially when it comes to our furry friends. Here we take a look at what has happened over the…
The battle for the rodeo in New Zealand
Get a glimpse at rodeo culture and New Zealand's urban/rural divide has never been more apparent. From passionate cowboys to empathetic animal rights activists, is there…
The Dutch travellers embarking on an epic African adventure.
Ingrid and Branko may be retired, but they're as far away from matinee plays and afternoon biccies as you can get. They're taking their truck through…
Training to Lead
Meet some puppies changing lives across Aotearoa, the amazing people training them, and Sina - one of the many blind New Zealanders with a new lease…
Kite Pooch
Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it's Ace - the kite-surfing pooch soaring above the sea, and loving every second ??♀️?♀️
TradeMe's dog ban
With the spike in popularity of pugs and bulldogs thanks to social media, TradeMe banned them from being sold on their site to discourage 'backyard breeding'.…
Should pets be allowed in all rental properties?
Having a pet can turn a house into a home, but many rental properties just won't allow them. Should renters in Aotearoa have the right to…
Project Janszoon
It's estimated 65,000 native birds are killed by invasive species every night. Take a look at the project making incredible progress in saving the native fauna…
Meet Bertie, the therapy dog helping survivors of sexual abuse
Bertie is much more than an adorable face, he helps out at the Wellington RapeCrisis providing comfort and companionship to victims of sexual assault.
The 85-year-old bird whisperer nursing penguins back to health in Auckland
Not all heroes wear capes. Sylvia is 85 years old and cares for injured and lost birds, nursing them back to health.
Are we a nation of sheep shaggers?
To be honest, we're sick of the name calling. We investigate the (seemingly) life-long accusation of being sheep shaggers
Healing with the help of horses
"Riding a horse gives me confidence I never knew I had" - see how these majestic animals help with healing.
Hello hammerheads
A school of baby hammerhead sharks was spotted in the shallows of Great Barrier Island over summer. Have you seen any sharks while you've been out…
1080
1080: Here we visit the West Coast, Nelson and Wellington for our story about the controversial pest-control system. We take a look at what it actually…
Saving penguins on the west coast
The West Coast is home to the kororā, the world's smallest penguin but rising sea levels could mean eviction... Meet the local school kids lending a…
Shark diving on Stewart Island
Stewart Island locals are scared. They’re desperately calling for government regulation of shark cage diving as some have noticed the great whites are becoming more aggressive…
Honey and Baz take the train to Porirua
Baz takes his adorable dog Honey on a journey from Wellington to Porirua after the Wellington Council ruled pets could travel on trains ??
The Kiwi birders who got inside North Korea
Meet the New Zealand bird enthusiasts finding common ground with North Korea. Follow the team as they track the Kuaka bird all the way into one…
Sean or Chops? A story of a pet sheep.
Sheep are a man's best friend! Wait a minute... what? Meet the Kiwi couple really running with that old sheep-loving Kiwi yarn ?♥️?
What are your clothes doing to the planet?
Cheap clothes might not make an impact on your wallet but it's a different story for the environment. Microfibres from your load of washing could even…
Why are we eating whitebait when it's at risk of extinction?
Whitebait fritters are a New Zealand delicacy but dwindling numbers of these tiny fish due to a multitude of reasons mean that it could be off…