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The future of food - a Silicon Valley perspective
What does the future of food look like? What will we be eating in the future? Quinault Childs is research director in the Food Futures Lab at the Silicon Valley based Institute for the Future. His… Audio
Aussie fern invades Auckland's urban forests, analysis of 32
Science commentator Dr Sophie Fern looks at recent study into the staghorn fern, a native of Australia that was brought to New Zealand and loves Auckland's forest canopies. What can stop this weed… Audio
Oversized delivery boxes, single-use plastics face European ban
The European Union has reached a provisional deal to cut packaging waste and ban single-use plastics, albeit with exemptions for certain sectors.
SpaceX rocket successfully launches NZ-operated satellite mission
A long-awaited methane-hunting satellite is in orbit, and should start supplying a steady stream of information from June.
Methane hunting statellite launched by SpaceX in Auckland
A long awaited methane hunting satellite is in orbit, and should start supplying a steady stream of information from June. Scientists gathered in Auckland's Mount Wellington today to watch a SpaceX… Audio
Why you should consider becoming a park manager
New Zealand has a "critical" shortage of park managers, according to the Park Leaders Forum. Park managers typically work for a city, regional or district council and manage a portfolio of land and… Audio
Methane-hunting satellite to launch
A long-awaited methane-hunting satellite is due to launch into orbit on Tuesday and should start supplying a steady stream of information about planet-heating emissions from June.
Scientists will… Audio
Fewer buying electric cars
New figures show fewer people are buying electric vehicles so far this year compared to 2023.
It's no surprise as the Clean Car discount has been scrapped, and from next month owners will also start… Audio
Bluecliffs erosion state of emergency extended another week
The mayor said the extension would allow more time to work on opening the river bar to change the flow away from homes.
Redwoods to get the chop at Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā
The trees are decaying due to damage from kākā, which have returned to the capital in high numbers.
The first city in NZ to have a 100% electric bus fleet
The city's streets have become busier, but quieter, as 42 new electric buses roll out on new routes.
Experts detect growing numbers affected by climate anxiety
For a small portion of the population it causes a level of worry so severe that it interferes with everyday life.
Palmerston North bus fleet 100% electric
A nationwide first for Palmerston North, from today, the city's bus fleet is 100% electric. More than 40 new buses have taken to the streets as part of a huge investment in public transport in the… Audio
NZ samples added to shelves of remote global seed vault
Pasture seeds from New Zealand have just arrived in a doomsday mountain vault in Norway - safeguarding their survival into the future.
'No guarantee' deep sea mining 'will go right' - study
The Ocean Foundation's report says there is high uncertainty around prices for metals and the circular economy could make deep sea mining unnecessary.
Complainant alleges more than 200 breaches of Clean Car Discount
Fifty-one car dealers are accused of wrongly advertising electric vehicles for sale after claiming the rebates themselves.
Majority of NZers see climate change as a personal concern
For many, climate change is a worrying phenomenon that warrants more political attention.
But for a small portion of the population, it causes a level of anxiety that interferes with their everyday… Audio
'We need to embrace ludicrous ideas' - A new strategy for climate change
Robot birds, flying bikes, and water-filtering sewer submarines are just a few of the 100-plus ideas industrial designer Steve Mushin thinks could transform our world. Audio
Killer whale vs shark: Solo orca eats great white
A solitary killer whale, or orca, has been filmed hunting and killing a great white shark in an "astonishing" attack. Video
Signs found of worryingly fast Antarctic ice melt - NZ expedition
Scientists returning from a voyage into Antarctic waters say they found worrying evidence about how much ice has melted and how quickly.
