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' Grandfather' satellite about to fall back to Earth
ERS-2 was cutting-edge when it launched in 1995, forging technologies that are now used routinely to monitor the planet.
Our Changing World – Weather watch at South Georgia
Early Antarctic explorers made weather observations that are still useful today. Peregrin Hyde travels to remote South Georgia Island to collect weather data that continues this legacy, using both… Audio
Valentine's Day a big day for break ups, a look at that trend
If people are in a rough patch, or what researchers call "a weakened state" in their relationship, they are almost five times more likely to break up within the two weeks surrounding Valentine's day… Audio
Extraordinary climate claim has the world watching
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case against some of New Zealand's biggest polluters in what some describe as judicial activism Audio
World's first genetically-modified banana approved in Australia
A disease-resistant Cavendish banana will soon be grown in Queensland, with the hope that this will open the door to more future-proofing of the banana industry. Audio
'That place smells': Stench in Timaru being investigated
Canterbury Regional Council is investigating reports of a hideous smell plaguing Timaru.
Call for user pays charges for NZ's national parks great walks
Is it time DOC introduced user pays charges for all Aotearoa's national parks great walks and conservations estates including for day trippers? At the moment, overnight adventurers pay to use huts… Audio
Several thousand dead eels found, investigation launched
Workers have identified one potential cause of the deaths and are looking for further evidence.
Coming Soon: Voice of Tangaroa
Coming soon to RNZ Podcasts is the new series Voice of Tangaroa, exploring the state of our oceans, and the extraordinary variety of life that calls it home. Released weekly from Thursday 29 February… Audio
Coming Soon: Voice of Tangaroa
Coming soon to RNZ Podcasts is the new series Voice of Tangaroa, exploring the state of our oceans, and the extraordinary variety of life that calls it home. Released weekly from Thursday 29 February… Audio
Coming Soon: Voice of Tangaroa
Coming soon to RNZ Podcasts is the new series Voice of Tangaroa, exploring the state of our oceans, and the extraordinary variety of life that calls it home. Released weekly from Thursday 29 February… Audio
Can mutant worms unlock the secret of ageing?
Everyone ages. There's a multi billion dollar industry aimed at trying to stop it. Dr Coleen Murphy works to understand it first. Audio
A Summer on the ice: Antarctica is recruiting now
Have you ever wanted to work in Antarctica? Antarctica New Zealand is recruiting 40 people for the 2024/2025 season. The roles range from carpenter to chef, and are crucial to scientific research and… Audio
Why removing kina is restoring the balance in marine ecosystems
In May 2022, divers removed almost 10,000 Kina from four sites in the Marlborough sounds. It's a project - led by University of Auckland PHD student Dallas Lafont. He speaks to Mark. Audio
Deadly bird flu threatens NZ wildlife
A deadly bird flu is winging its way closer to Aotearoa and it could be disastrous for native wildlife.
The H5N1 strain has been spreading rapidly around the world since late 2021.
Recent confirmed… Audio
Are mushroom supplements really magic or a waste of cash?
Love them or hate them, could mushrooms be the key to good health. Stacey Morrison focuses on functional fungi in the latest episode of Healthy or Hoax. Audio
Fears mice have arrived on Stewart Island / Rakiura
An image of a possible mouse caught on Stewart Island/Rakiura pest monitoring cameras has sparked concern.
Expert Feature: Trapping
Rats have been on many peoples minds over the past couple weeks, especially for those who've had them scurrying across the shelves in their local supermarket. Today's expert feature is on predator… Audio
Rollout of cameras on fishing boats under review
Top fishing company executives and senior officials will meet to discuss challenges and future options for the programme.
Learning how fires behave to keep control them in the future
Fire scientists are looking for land with gorse and trees to burn, with the aim of learning more about how fire behaves. Hugh Wallace is a wildfire scientist at Scion, the Crown research institute for… Audio
