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Scientists lay bare dangers of Hikurangi subduction zone
Scientists have laid bare the scale of catastrophe facing Aotearoa if our largest fault - the Hikurangi subduction zone, off the east coast of the north island - sets off an earthquake and tsunami… Audio
Jodi Salinsky: Being open about animal testing in Aotearoa
Approximately 300,000 animals are used for research across Aotearoa every year. Animal welfare officer Jodi Salinsky is dedicated to demystifying what that means. Audio
Aurora Australis should be visible again tonight and tomorrow, astronomer says
More solar storms are expected over the coming weeks as a "solar maximum" approaches, bringing dazzling displays to Aotearoa. Audio
Pākiri supporters would be 'crushed' if sand mining fast-tracked
A provision in the proposed fast-track law allowing previous court rulings against consents to be put aside would be a 'travesty of justice', they say.
Here Now - Bird Recue
Tucked away in west Auckland, a bird rescue centre has been attracting people with experience from around the world keen to help rescue injured NZ avians. Audio
Made in NZ: Airpop, a unique environmentally friendly way to insulate homes
What can you make out of fresh air? Quite a lot actually. Audio
Capturing the aurora in Lauder
We've all become amateur aurora experts over the past couple of days - with a rare solar storm causing dazzling displays in the sky over North and South Islands. Audio
Why the weekend's aurora worried Transpower
The national grid operator had to turn circuits off as a precaution as thousands flocked to see the phenomenon. Audio
Pākiri locals brace for another legal fight over sand mining
Locals in a beach town north of Auckland are bracing for another legal fight over sand mining just off the coastline. In Depth reporter Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about it. Audio
More intense solar storms could occur in coming weeks
Otago Museum director and astronomer Dr Ian Griffin says while the current solar storm is relatively mild, more intense aurora could occur over the coming weeks and months with the sun still heading… Audio
NZTA tells dealers to repay Clean Car rebates on almost 200 EVs
Waka Kotahi has found almost 200 cases where car dealers pocketed electric vehicle subsidies, then broke the law.
Arc Reactor
Tony Stark's arc reactor fuels his flying Ironman suit. James Rice joins Bryan Crump to discuss the real life equivalents to this palladium core fusion power source. Audio
"Only the best for our birds" - rescue centre's credo
Tucked away in west Auckland, a bird rescue centre has been attracting people with experience from around the world keen to help rescue injured NZ avians. Video, Audio
Explainer: Why the Aurora isn't just a pretty light show
Why are the Southern Lights so colourful? And how do they affect the climate?
The headlines we didn’t read
Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science. Audio
'Bright as': Aurora dazzles over New Zealand skies
A solar storm has been creating vivid colourful skies around the world, including in New Zealand.
US on lookout for rare Northern Lights display
A rare solar storm could trigger the phenomenon as far south as Alabama, experts say.
Wetland management: Council sets out plan to enhance processes
While the method wasn't watertight in court, Wellington's regional council says it still plans to use it to identify potential wetlands around the region.
Mexico heat wave melts temperature records in ten cities
A searing heat wave has prompted blackouts nationwide and pushed the power grid to the brink.
The case for living on Mars
In the race to colonize Mars, millions - if not billions - of dollars have been poured into research by people like Elon Musk to see what would make the planet's environment less hostile for humans… Audio