Navigation for Sections
Science & Environment
Restore Passenger Rail protesters arrested after car dealership defaced
Three climate protesters have been arrested after the shop window of a car dealer in Wellington was vandalised.
Roads, forestry slash, dental care: Tokomaru Bay on the election
The people of Tokomaru Bay are resilient - but they're also worried about the future, after a year wracked by violent storms and road damage. Audio
Trial targets invasive caulerpa at Aotea Great Barrier Island
Suction dredging is an important step in trying to eradicate the invasive marine species which can form an astroturf-like layer over ecosystems like scallop beds, an expert says. Audio
Earth 'well outside safe operating space for humanity' - study
The Earth's life-support systems are facing greater risks and uncertainties than ever before, with most major safety limits already crossed as a result of planet-wide human interventions, according to…
80 percent of new initiatives in this year's budget have negative effect on climate
An analysis of this year's Budget has found up to 80 percent of new initiatives have negative effects on the climate.
The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research commissioned the paper, and says… Audio
Death toll passes 5,300 in Libyan floods
Aid agencies on the ground in Libya say there is an overwhelming need for "everything" as the death toll from flooding has passed 5,300.
Dr Najib Tarhoni is helping survivors at Benghazi hospital… Audio
Battle to rid Aotea Great Barrier Island of invasive seaweed
Suction dredging is about to begin in a battle against a highly invasive seaweed taking hold at Aotea Great Barrier Island.
The caulerpa seaweed is capable of growing up to 3 centimetres a day.
It… Audio
The Great Ireland vs New Zealand Bird-off: Part 2
The Great Ireland vs. New Zealand Bird-off returns for part 2 to decide once and for all which island nation boasts the best birds. Our avian aficionados return to argue their case in front of judge… Audio
South Dunedin residents keen to hear from scientists what climate change has in store
The South Dunedin basin - home to more than 13,000 people - is at risk from climate change, flooding and rising groundwater. Audio
Dunedin residents coming to terms with effects of Climate Change
South Dunedin residents are coming to terms with the hazards facing their community.. The South Dunedin basin, home to more than 13,000 is at risk from climate change, flooding and rising groundwater… Audio
Forest & Bird calls for better river management on West Coast
Councils need to rethink the way they manage waterways to reduce the risk of devastating floods, Forest & Bird is warning.
Our Changing World – Feathers will fly: Bird-off part 2
It's time to ruffle some feathers: Our avian aficionados are back for part 2 of the Great Ireland vs. New Zealand Bird-off. Claire Concannon judges two bird nerds' top selections across multiple… Audio
Bookmarks with Dr Julie Blommaert
For Bookmarks today we meet Dr Julie Blommaert, a genetic scientist working with snapper so the species can survive for future generations to enjoy. She talks to Jesse about what she likes to read… Audio
New project aimed at dairy industry emissions reduction
AgriZeroNZ has become the lead investor in an American start-up working to reduce methane emitted from cows while improving their health. Wayne McNee, executive director of AgriZeroNZ speaks to… Audio
Young inventors addressing inequalities in NZ
From a urine testing kit for elite athletes, to a washer-dryer that requires no electricity ; and a specialised face shield to protect doctors from radiation. We meet three young inventors, finalists… Audio
Nasa finds tantalising sign of possible life on faraway world
Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope may have discovered tentative evidence of a sign of life on a faraway planet.
Pygmy blue whale found dead west of Levin
A local iwi in the Horowhenua says burying the remains of a dead whale was a sad occasion, but a useful lesson for their young people.
A large New Zealand pygmy blue whale was found dead on the sands… Audio
Annual water restrictions about to take effect in Wellington
Annual water restrictions in Wellington take effect in two weeks and they might get stricter as summer approaches.
Drier temperatures brought on by the El Niño weather pattern - combined with myriad… Audio
HPV self-testing rolls out across New Zealand
A home test to detect HPV - the human papilloma virus - is being rolled out this week in New Zealand. Researcher Dr Kendall Stevenson, from Te Tatai hauora o Hine - the National Centre for Women's… Audio
The mystery origins of the COVID-19 virus, an ongoing search
The pandemic is officially over, but the virus that causes COVID-19 is not done with us yet. To keep up with treatments and public health policies, we need to understand the source of it says author… Audio
