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Vanuatu prime minister surveys Cyclone Lola damage from the air
Vanuatu has been hit by three cyclones in eight months. The latest has affected more than 10,000 households and destroyed some, along with schools.
New technology to accurately measure cattle methane emissions
A group of New Zealand scientists have developed ground-breaking new technology in the shape of portable chambers which measure the methane emissions from cattle. Suzanne Rowe speaks to Jesse. Audio
Climate solutions are already in our nature
From natural seawalls to mangroves, countries are starting to combat climate change with nature-based solutions. COP28 might drive more of these efforts.
Life left in Lake Onslow battery project yet - experts
However, National is promising to put a stop to the renewable energy reservoir in its first 100 days in office.
Renewables targets likely to be missed without funding, market reforms - report
A new report suggests unrealistic targets and uncertainties will make it difficult to meet 2030s renewable energy targets.
The power of comic books
The power and potential of comic books is being realised with a new project at Auckland University. Audio
The potential of plankton
Could your burger one day come with a plankton patty? Alison Ballance visits the Cawthron Institute's collection of more than 750 different strains of microalgae, where scientists are investigating… Audio
Beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, a landscape frozen in time is revealed
From high above, the icy kingdom of Antarctica appears as a vast, flat wilderness. A white sheet, draped over the planet's southern pole.
Our Changing World – Microalgae
A collection of 750 different microalgae – or phytoplankton – at the Cawthron Institute offers a treasure trove for researchers seeking new useful compounds. Alison Ballance visits the collection to… Audio
Genesis Energy working with small businesses to move away from fossil fuels
The country's largest generator of coal and gas-fired electricity is working with small industry players to reduce their carbon emissions.
The art of lotus and water lily farming!
Growing up Gretchin Mornin never predicted she'd become a lotus farmer or all things - but that's exactly what she's ended up doing. Gretchen speaks to Jesse about their operation and unique approach… Audio
Bioheritage science challenge teaching youth about biodiversity
Entries for the BioHeritage National Science Challenge closes later this evening. The competition gave kids young and old the opportunity to make and colour their own paper kanakana in the hopes of… Audio
'World renowned' study still going after 50 years gets its third director
Moana Theodore will take over the long-running research project, following the death of former director Richie Poulton. Audio
Cherry orchardists ditch diesel for electricity
Mike and Rebecca Casey have what could be the first zero-fossil fuels orchard in the world. Their Forest Lodge Orchard - growing mainly cherries - in Cromwell has no diesel or petrol on site and has… Audio
A better end for old tyres
6.5 million tyres reach their end of life in New Zealand every year and now a long awaited regulation change is set to improve the way they are disposed of. From March next year, when you buy a new… Audio
Rotorua teen turns AI against pest wallabies
Fourteen-year-old Cameron Moore has designed a pest trap that uses artificial intelligence to tackle the increasing threat. Audio
Welcome to the jungle - Taranaki Garden Fest goes troppo
Visitors to the Taranaki Garden Festival this year are being encouraged to go a bit troppo.
Long famed for its rhododendrons and magnolias, it's taking a step closer to the equator and embracing… Audio
New Dunedin Study director named
The University of Otago this morning has named Moana Theodore as the new director for its famous research programme, the Dunedin Study.
The Otago epidemiologist is only the third director the study… Audio
Australia: Bushfires burn through Queensland
Our Australian correspondent Pam Corkery joins Nathan Rarere from across the ditch where bushfires are burning throughout Queensland. Audio
E02: Good Keen Men
The elimination strategy hasn't worked. In 20 years, the cullers have shot perhaps 10% of the deer. It’s time to up the ante. Audio
