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Critter of the Week: Te whai rahi | Giant manta ray
This week's critter is one of the most intelligent animals in the ocean. Te whai rahi, the giant oceanic manta ray, has a brain to body mass ratio similar to our own and is one of the only fish that… Audio
'Science sector falling behind': Nanogirl Labs pulls the plug
Cuts in government funding and sponsorship have led to the popular science education programme becoming unsustainable, its co-founder says. Audio
North Island town gets a 'white Christmas'
Some people love the scenery, but others say the fluff is making their lives miserable.
New cycleways open around the country in time for summer
New cycle trails open around the country in time for summer. We take a tour with New Zealand Cycle Trails general manager Janet Purdey. Audio
"I might cry" : Nanogirl Labs founder on liquidation
Scientist and entrepreneur Dr Michelle Dickinson speaks about the difficult decision to put Nanogirl Labs into liquidation.
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Australia bans social media for under 16s
Australia has officially banned social media for children aged under 16. University of Auckland senior research fellow Samantha Marsh spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Seed library proves popular
What started as a seed of an idea is thriving at a Wellington library, with the branch now handing out seeds to anyone wanting to grow their own kai. Reporter Mary Argue went for a visit. Audio
Future of Marlborough environment projects in question
The future of some core environmental projects hangs in the air as funding starts to dry up - including one described as a "community movement".
Sport and climate change
Jesse talks to Katie Rood, she's a professional football player who's just returned from COP29. Audio
Can an entire town be moved?
A draft master plan proposes relocating Westport to government-owned farmland southwest of its current location.
University of Auckland opens Autism Research Clinic
The clinic will offer genetic diagnosis for autism.
Pacific Scientific: The secrets of Samoan plants
Today we have an episode from the ABC series Pacific Scientific.
The series travels across the Pacific to meet researchers tackling different problems – from climate change to protecting baby… Audio
Keeping grocery bags a local thing
A Taupo-based company is working to reduce New Zealand's reliance on imported packaging Following the single-use-plastic ban in 2019 two childhood friends looked into who was manufacturing paper… Audio
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon
The host of RNZ podcast Our Changing World Claire Concannon joins Emile Donovan to share stories from her recent trip to Antarctica. Audio
National aerospace centre in talks to launch rockets from Kaitorete Spit base
The government has ruled out subsidising any such launches.
The cost of losing GE-free labelling on primary exports
A new report suggests they could be reduced by up to $10-20 billion in revenue each year.
Brown gold: New Zealand to host largest-ever soil competition
Close to two hundred attendees are expected from across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific. Audio
'Asleep at the wheel': Science group calls on Minister to step up
The Save Science Coalition says political parties agree there are "big issues" within the science sector but Judith Collins is yet to do anything about it.
Are you a fussy eater or just a 'super taster'?
Our cultures, familiarity with certain foods as well as genetics play a role in why we don't all like the same flavours. Audio
EPS could meet contaminant criteria
A WasteMINZ report has found that expanded polystyrene could meet the criteria for a contaminant under the Resource Management Act.
