Climate Change
Is dishonesty really contagious?
A recent study in Scientific American suggested that people tend to lie when they're in groups, especially when profit is concerned. Professor of Psychology Marc Wilson is with us to discuss whether… Audio
The Dominion Post gets real on climate action
Despite scientists issuing dire warnings about us being us on a path toward an unliveable world, climate action is often met with shock and concern in the media. This week The Dominion Post decided to… Audio
NZ hihi vulnerable to climate change due to lack of 'evolutionary fuel'
An international study co-authored by the University of Auckland suggests some animals may evolve faster than we previously thought, but some species aren't so lucky.
Motoring money makes moral conundrum for media
New car sales have never been higher with more being spent on slick ads and sponsorships to make vehicles visible via the media. But for our media that much-needed money jars with commitments to cover… Audio
From inflation to stagflation
Market analyst Jeffrey Halley joins the show to explain what stagnation is and why we don't need to start worrying about depression just yet, despite the economic outlook globally looking challenging… Audio
Tastes like climate change: Wine expert Ali Lowrey has a sobering warning
Ali Lowrey talks about the future of winemaking in this highlight of Auckland University's Raising the Bar Home Series. Audio
The Week in Detail: Bromley stench, renewable energy and monkeypox
The Detail brings you the issues that matter every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
What can ancient moa teach us about modern climate change?
Recent research shows a small population of ancient moa survived the last ice age at the bottom of the South Island and spread back up its east coast as the climate warmed.
Matatā: The town that had to retreat
A massive landslide swamped part of the Bay of Plenty town of Matatā in 2005. Seventeen years on, the managed retreat process is finally coming to an end. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Stuff's new stance on 'the C word'
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Anna Thomas about some kooky Australian election coverage, a bold new stance on car reviewing from BusinessDesk, a memo from Stuff… Audio
Australian election reaction - Stephen Mills
Australians are waking up to life with a new Prime Minister, with Anthony Albanese and Labor ousting Scott Morrison's incumbent Liberal National coalition in yesterday's election. Political… Audio
Politicians respond to Emissions Reduction Plan
The Climate Change Minister James Shaw is sending a strong signal to voters - the plan to slash emissions would have been stronger if his party held the balance of power.
Green Party co-leader says… Audio
Govt unveils $3b Emissions Reduction Plan, focus on transport
The government has unveiled it's first Emissions Reduction Plan of $2.9 billion, with a focus on transport.
The sector is one of the largest sources of emissions in New Zealand - making up 17 percent… Audio
Mass bleaching of native sea sponges in Fiordland shocks scientists
For the first time there has been a mass bleaching of native sea sponges in Aotearoa, raising alarm about the impact climate change is having on marine ecosystems.
Midweek Mediawatch: Climate journalism that gets results
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about iffy info about the new Dr Who, a journalist making a change in policy on climate change; and an article echoing homeowners'… Audio
Never too old to be an activist!
An 83 year old has launched a petition to put pressure on the government over climate change. Bernard Schofield wants a fortnightly press conference for the government to update progress reducing CO2… Audio
Regional Councils' first Chief Science Advisor: Chris Daughney
Sea levels are rising twice as fast as thought in New Zealand, significantly reducing the amount of time authorities have to respond. But there's a new weapon in regional and unitary councils' armoury… Audio
Pacific elders say Climate is the real threat not China
Pacific elders say climate change is the real threat to the region not China Audio
'Sobering' sea level rise data increases urgency of councils' planning
An Auckland councillor says it's ludicrous councils cannot stop new homes being built on private land that will flood in next two decades due to rising sea levels.
Richard Hills is chair of the… Video, Audio
Sea rise: Race against time to save Tāmaki Drive
Authorities are in a race against time to save one of Auckland's most iconic waterfront areas and transport routes.
Tāmaki Drive is one of the prized coastal areas in the forefront of grim new… Video, Audio
