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Wellingtonian lets lawn grow to half a metre to create more biodiversity
Wellingtonian John Flux is letting the grass grow under his feet and on the front berm of his Lower Hutt property, not because he is lazy, but for environmental reasons. At its peak, the lush grass… Audio
New Zealand at 'electrifcation tipping point'
New Zealand is at the 'electrification tipping point', according to a new report from non-profit Rewiring Aotearoa. Rewiring Aotearoa's aims to boost knowledge of electronificaiton. CEO Mike Casey… Audio
A tool to calculate how a warmer world impacts on health
With temperatures soaring in parts of Australia this past summer a device is being trialed to help calculate the health risk intense heat poses to the human body. Audio
Sustainable replacement for polystyrene developed in NZ
A sustainable replacement for polystyrene developed here in New Zealand is going commercial.
The new technology, ZealaFoam, relies on starch derived from plants like maize, cassava and sugar cane.
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NZ to give $6m in humanitarian aid to Sudan and Gaza
During a visit to Egypt, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announced $4 million for Sudan and a further $2m for Gaza.
Seagulls 'charismatic' not 'criminal', scientists say
The next time a seagull steals your chips, see it as a sign of their smartness, expert says.
AI photos show people with cancer their lost future
People with incurable cancer have been given a glimpse of a future they know they may not see in a Gallery of Hope, created using photography and artificial intelligence.
Asbestos exposure register should be continued - researcher
WorkSafe has pulled the plug on a national asbestos exposure register but a researcher says it should be reintroduced to help support those diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases.
Cranky claims drown out facts in SailGP dolphin drama
There were howls of outrage when SailGP racing was cancelled by a dolphin sighting - but some critics were missing important context.
Meteor lights up Aotearoa, footage sought
Space enthusiasts are asking for security footage of what could have been a meteor crashing through the atmosphere last night.
Climate change could affect how we keep time, study says
Melting ice caps are slowing the Earth's rotation. Here's what that means for us.
Waitakaruru arboretum holds Easter celebration after 'massive' replanting effort
The arboretum was devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, but was thankfully able to keep going, owner says.
SailGP in Christchurch received millions in government, council funds
Sir Russell Coutts has railed against what he called exorbitant fees for the sailing race, but ratepayers and taxpayers picked up much of the tab.
Trees drilled, 'filled and capped' with poison in Blenheim park
The "visible decline" in the health of the plane trees meant it was clear a substance had been poured into the holes, a report to council said.
UN shipping body has possible draft on how to reach net zero
Last week, the International Maritime Organisation member states met in London to figure out the mechanisms of doing so.
How climate change could impact your favourite foods
Hold on to your flat whites and your Easter eggs - climate change could be coming for your favourite foods.
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, worldwide yields of coffee and… Audio
Australian states to fund drug to protect babies against RSV
Three states in Australia have just agreed to fund a drug which will help protect babies against the effects of RSV, a major cause of respiratory illness in children.
But doctors say New Zealand… Audio
Release of kiwi into Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki steps up
The release of about 40 kiwi into Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki in the past week marks a step up in attempts to reintroduce the taonga into the national park.
About 110 kiwi are due to be released on… Audio
The mystery of how godwits sleep in flight
Kuaka bar-tailed godwits make the longest non-stop flights, and researchers are using hi-tech tags to solve the mystery of how and when they sleep. Audio
Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger named New Zealander of the Year
Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger has been named as the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa.
