Bonus: Bug of the Year 2023 causing lab tension

With the Bug of the Year 2023 competition coming to the closing stages, it's not surprising that things are getting heated. In this breaking news story we learn how voting preferences have caused a rift in the Painting lab.

With the inaugural Bug of the Year competition coming to the closing stages, it's not surprising that things are getting heated in some corners.

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In this bonus audio, Claire Concannon talks to Chrissie and Simon about who they are voting for, who the dark horse contenders might be, and how the competition might help our native insects and spiders.

Make sure to listen to the full episode this week to find out all about Chrissie and Simon's research into the Dolomedes spider group.

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details