Science
DNA technology helps discover critical endangered fish
A previously unknown population of Clutha flatheads has been found in Central Otago thanks to DNA technology.
Compensating poorer countries for climate damage: How do we crunch the numbers?
Opinion - Extreme weather events are complex and working out exactly how much damage climate change caused is a tricky task, write climate science experts.
Scientists urge 'holistic' approach to river flooding, back calls for ongoing funding
Scientists say flood protection works are absolutely needed in the short term, but the government needs to consider funding a more modern, holistic approach to river management into the future.
Unusual hybrid solar eclipse visible in parts of NZ on Thursday
Parts of New Zealand will get a brief, small glimpse of an unusual hybrid solar eclipse that is causing considerable excitement in the northwestern corner of Western Australia.
Expert feature: Sound
For today's expert feature we're hearing all about sound from an extremely experienced engineer. In a career spanning 40 years, Chris has worked on major projects including the Michael Fowler Centre… Audio
NASA balloon launch a success
After five failed attempts last year, NASA has launched one of its super pressure balloons from Wanaka. The football-field-sized balloon was one of two that NASA plans to launch from the Wanaka… Audio
NASA's balloon launches from Wānaka
NASA's super pressure balloon has launched from Wānaka Airport, the first of two missions planned this year.
Matt Baker: beat bopping rats and feathered dinosaurs
Sydney-based New Zealander Dr Matt Baker returns for a chat about some of the latest science news. This week: can rats 'bop their heads' to a beat, why pedestrians crossing the road naturally form… Audio
Govt boosts science funding to prepare for more extreme weather
How many billions will it cost to protect New Zealand against future weather disasters? The government is allocating extra science funds to find out.
Methamphetamine detected in downtown Auckland air
Methamphetamine has been detected in the air in downtown Auckland in the first study of its kind in Australasia.
Traces of the illicit drug, as well as nicotine, caffeine and THC, were found at a… Audio
Freshwater report paints poor picture of water quality
A new report into the country's freshwater paints a dispiriting picture.
Failing drinking water standards, lakes reaching breaking point and more nitrates entering rivers - the stress points… Audio
NZ marine sponge named in top 10 newly-described species list
A fossilised ballerina sponge from Aotearoa has been named as one of the top newly described marine species of 2022. Audio
Ballerina sponge among new marine species
Ever heard of a Ballerina sponge? Or Satan's Mud Dragon?
Well, chances are you haven't, because they're among a list of 10 new marine species discovered last year.
The Ballerina sponge is called… Audio
Thunderstorms set to bring more high winds and rain
NIWA is keeping a close eye on the weather in the wake of severe thunderstorms and tornados yesterday which wrought havoc in parts of East Auckland and the Upper Moutere in the Nelson district.
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"Completely unprecedented": Why is Antarctic sea ice vanishing?
In the last two years, the ice around Antarctica has been at record lows - and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Video, Audio
"Completely unprecedented": Why is Antarctic sea ice vanishing?
In the last two years, the ice around Antarctica has been at record lows - and that's just the tip of the iceberg.
AudioKate Breach: How NZ can benefit from the Artemis II moon mission
On Monday, NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced the four astronauts who will venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed mission in more than 50 years. The space agency hopes… Audio
Tom ter Bogt: Did music move us more in our teenage years?
Do you sometimes get the feeling that music just isn't as good as it used to be?
You might not be alone. Tom ter Bogt, a cultural psychologist and professor of pop music at the University of Utrecht… Audio
The vertical farms of tomorrow
A French agriculture professor developing new indoor plant varieties and an Auckland man installing vertical farming tech in private homes were two of the attendees at Aotearoa's first-ever Controlled… Audio
The vertical farms of tomorrow
A French agriculture professor developing new indoor plant varieties and an Auckland man installing vertical farming tech in private homes were two of the attendees at Aotearoa's first-ever Controlled…
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