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Researching why Māori and Pasifika are more affected by brain tumours
Maori are disproportionately affected by brain tumours. Dr Thomas Park using AI to scan a huge library of tumours collected from Maori and Pasifika patients to understand why. Audio
Promising nesting season for kōtuku: 'The most we've had in recent years'
There are 56 nesting pairs of kōtuku or white heron at Aotearoa's only breeding spot for the birds on the West Coast this year. Audio
E06: Deer Devils
The mid 1960’s are the golden years for aerial hunters. Venison prices are high, fuel costs low and there seems no end to the deer. But something has to change. Audio
Nights Expert: Maths with Dillon Mayhew
Dillon Mayhew is Associate Professor at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Te Heranga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington. Dillon joins Nights to talk numbers for what might be the final… Audio
Wellington's Miramar Peninsula now predator free
Predator Free Wellington is on a mission to rid our capital city of pests and restore native birdlife populations. The group held a gathering over the weekend to celebrate the elimination of rats… Audio
Siouxsie Wiles takes Auckland Uni to court
She's taken her employer to court over what she claims is a failure to protect her during threats she received for her commentary on Covid-19 and vaccines.
Rats, stoats, weasels eliminated from Wellington's Miramar Peninsula
Rats, stoats and weasels have been eliminated from the Miramar Peninsula in the capital.
Future of gene tech likely focus for National-led government
The future of controversial gene technologies are expected to be top of agenda for the incoming National-led government.
Climate Leaders Coalition snapshot report released
Since 2018, businesses in the Climate Leaders Coalition have collectively reduced emissions by 3.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent - or the average annual emissions of 270,000 New… Audio
'I think it's nice to have a few lines' says cosmetic medicine expert
For this week's expert we're investigating beauty treatments, or appearance medicine, with Botox probably one of the best known treatments. We Dr Dani Waxman from 'Central CosMedic'. Audio
Calls grow for moratorium on seabed mining
The United Kingdom is the latest country calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining, making it the 23rd nation wanting a precautionary pause. Audio
Tongariro National Park: An Artists Field Guide
After 30 years living in France author nature and wildlife artist Desmond Bovey had a strong pull to reconnect with home and the landscapes of his youth. Desmond speaks to Jesse about the book he's… Audio
Sperm whale given Māori blessing after dying on Christchurch beach
The whale was given the name Te Koha, meaning the gift, and was laid to rest with mana.
Investigation into possible animal cruelty after birds found coated in glue-like substance
An investigation into possible animal cruelty is being launched after more than a dozen birds were found coated in a glue-like substance near the Queensgate Shopping Centre in Lower Hutt.
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Public-private partnerships needed to fix $5 trillion 'infrastructure gap'
The private and public sector will need to work in partnership (PPPs) to meet the estimated $5 trillion of infrastructure required for New Zealand and its four regional partners over the next few…
Whale stranded on Christchurch beach buried
The sperm whale that was stranded on Christchurch's Brighton Beach on Saturday was buried Sunday night.
Local iwi, Department of Conservation representatives, residents and volunteers stayed late… Audio
Whale dies after stranding on Christchurch beach
A sperm whale stranded on a Christchurch beach has died overnight.
Robert Brander: The Science of Surf, Sand and Rips
As the weather warms and summer approaches, many of us are looking forward to getting into the ocean. Professor Rob Brander, aka 'Dr Rip', is a coastal scientist, beach safety researcher and science… Audio
James Webb telescope: Baby star launches giant jets and shocks
Imagine you could go back in time 4.6 billion years and take a picture of our Sun just as it was being born. What would it look like?
Author Jade Kake on decolonising through design
Up and coming Maori designer, Jade Kake, has been making waves in both the architectural and literary worlds. She's the director and founder of Matakohe Architecture and Urbanism, a kaupapa Maori… Audio
