Science
Fossil found by father and 10yo son suggests species originated in Zealandia
A recently-discovered fossil suggests a group of sea birds originated in the waters around Zealandia, rather than in the Northern Hemisphere as previously thought.
Does the changing climate mean we should rethink the seasons?
Wellington's weather has come under fire, with a popular suggestion that spring in the capital is so cruddy it should be renamed, but researchers say the data does not support a change.
Crashed Russian mission left a crater on the moon, NASA images show
Russia's failed Luna-25 mission left a 10-metre wide crater on the moon when it crashed last month, according to images released by NASA.
In pictures: Super blue moon shines bright over Aotearoa
The world has witnessed a rare super blue moon, with Kiwis having seen it overnight.
Super blue moon: Best ways to view and snap tonight's lunar wonder
A night of astronomical significance awaits the country and keen photographers are prepping their gear as they ready to enjoy tonight's super blue moon.
Australia taking Aotearoa's lessons from destructive mite spread
Australian authorities working to limit the spread of the destructive varroa mite are doing so with help from New Zealand scientists.
Breakthrough in saving the kakapo from extinction
A scientific breakthrough has given hope to conservationists fighting to save the critically endangered kakapo. Dr Joseph Guhlin, a postdoctoral researcher with Genomics Aotearoa speaks to Jesse. Audio
Brightest blue moon of 2023 to light up skies
Our skies will be lit up by a super blue moon Thursday night, set to be the biggest and brightest of any in 2023.
While blue moons and super moons are relatively common, the two coinciding is not.
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India's space feats have been a long time coming
After India's successful landing on the south pole of the moon, there's hope the West will stop seeing the country as a land of "snake charmers and elephants". Audio
Retraining the tinnitus brain
We’ve probably all experienced a little bit of tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, at some stage in our lives. But for some people this phantom sound in their brain can be loud, and permanent, and… Audio
A digital therapy for tinnitus
We’ve probably all experienced a little bit of tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, at some stage in our lives. But for some people, this phantom sound never goes away. Claire Concannon speaks to the… Audio
Ancient brick is a DNA time capsule
Researchers at the University of Oxford in the UK and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark have extracted ancient DNA from a 2,900-year-old clay brick. What did they discover? Dr Sophie Lund… Audio
What is the vagus nerve?
It's the talk of social media and health and wellbeing circles, but most of us have probably never heard of it. The vagus nerve. What is the vagus nerve, and what does it do? In broad terms, it's the… Audio
Super blue moon: What is it, and when will the next one be?
Explainer - How did the super blue moon get this peculiar name? And why is there disagreement on when the next one will be? RNZ is here to clear it all up.
The science behind the Fukushima waste water release
The UN's atomic regulator says Fukushima power plant's water will have "negligible" radiological impact on people and the environment. But is it safe?
Colin Monteath: Erebus, ice and fire
Mount Erebus is an ultra mountain and the planet's southernmost volcano. Sheathed in ice, with hundreds of ice caves and a lava lake, its name is synonymous with the tragic 1979 air accident. Polar… Audio, Gallery
David Scheel: the mysteries of octopuses
The octopus is a highly intelligent and deeply mysterious creature. It changes colour as quickly as it can move, and it thinks with its tentacles. Marine biologist David Scheel has had a life-long… Audio
The electric stomach - an explainer
It might sound odd, but it's true, our stomachs have an amount of electrical activity going on! Dr Tim Angeli-Gordon is a biomedical engineer, he speaks to Jesse about what's happening in our tums. Audio
Expert calls for end to blood donation ban for mad cow disease
An infectious diseases expert is calling for an end to the blood donation ban for New Zealanders who lived in the UK during the mad cow disease epidemic.
The Massey University ecologist, Professor… Audio
Decoding our homegrown canine
The huntaway holds a special place in not only in our hearts and minds, but also, in our economy. Now, close to $2 million is being invested into better understanding this somewhat mysterious breed -… Audio
