Rats
20 more rats trapped at Dunedin supermarket
Pest controllers have trapped close to 20 more rats since Friday at a South Dunedin supermarket, which remains closed for cleaning and monitoring. It comes as a new video shows a mouse scurrying… Audio
48 hour rat hunt underway at Dunedin supermarket
An intensive 48 hour rat hunt gets underway this weekend at a rodent plagued Dunedin supermarket, that's been forced to close its doors in a bid to clear out the pests. Countdown Dunedin South has… Video, Audio
MPI investigating alleged rat problem at Dunedin supermarket
The Ministry For Primary Industries confirmed its investigating an alleged rat problem at a Dunedin south supermarket following complaints. Woolworth admits its Andersons Bay road store has "recently… Audio
Pest control creates balance for Northland farmer
When Geoff Crawford started trapping for pests on his farms, he was catching 70 possums a week. Now he's lucky if he gets seven...and the community have jumped on board too. Audio
Long Read: Turning the tide
A team of New Zealanders and Tongans have just carpeted a remote Tongan island with poisoned bait, hoping to eradicate rats.
Massey University staff told to clear buildings' rat traps
Professor Rat Catchers are apparently a new thing at Massey University. In an email the varsity's told staff they're responsible for disposing of dead rodents and vermin in traps that are in the… Video, Audio
Auckland pest controllers warn of rodent rise after floods
Some Auckland pest controllers are warning about an influx in rodents and pests after a fortnight of hot, wet weather.
But despite pest control companies recieving more calls, the council expects… Audio
Central Auckland rat infestation 'out of control'
Usually we think of rat infestations as being out of sight and underground. But if you go into a central Auckland suburb right now, you'll see big sewer rats out and about in broad daylight. Audio
GPs, pharmacists brace for huge demand for RATs in Phase 3
GPs and pharmacists are bracing for huge demand for RAT tests as the country prepares to go into phase three.
But they say it'll be impossible to meet it. The Government's announced a move to phase… Video, Audio
Prefer pets to people? You're not alone
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
4: Hope / What’s in It for Us?
In the series finale, Hope, we get a glimpse of what a predator-free Aotearoa could look like, and look at the breakthrough technologies and innovations taking us towards that goal. Video, Audio
3: Battle / Predator Free 2050 & Māori
Community-led projects are leading the charge to halt biodiversity decline, while researchers make break-throughs in their quest to remove predators and protect borders from reinvasion. Video, Audio
2: Defiance / Remove and Protect
New Zealander’s have drawn a line in the sand, announcing they will rid the nation of rats, stoats and possums by 2050, but what will it take to get there? Video, Audio
1: Loss / Dealing with Loss
Loss looks at the devastating effect introduced mammals have had on New Zealand's unique wildlife. Video, Audio
Cats costing billions each year by spreading diseases
Diseases transmitted by cats costs the Australian economy more than A$6 billion annually. This news is bad for New Zealand, too, with 45% of Kiwi households having at least one cat. Professor Sarah… Audio
Breastfeeding hormone makes new fathers better dads
A major new study out of the University of Otago shows that fathers of newborn babies can be forgiven for feeling a little hormonal. It turns out that they are being flooded by the same chemical as a… Audio
Pest and predator control on hold
Predator control operations are suspended during the lockdown, we speak to Professor James Russell. Audio
Bringing New Zealand's lost wonders back to life
Author Sarah Ell's new book Lost Wonders: Vanished Creatures of Aotearoa is an all-ages introduction to the vanished creatures of Aotearoa New Zealand, from the long extinct species to those now on… Audio
Can wireless earbuds damage your brain?
Joel Moskowitz, a researcher at the University of California, says the close proximity of AirPods to the brain and inner ear may raise cancer risks But Australian professor Ken Karapidis says they… Audio
Could urban pest control create 'super rats'?
Urban ecologist Jonathan Richardson from the University of Richmond in Virginia thinks current pest control methods could be creating "super" or "sickly" rat populations. Audio