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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.
Why do we not all like the same flavours?
Are you the only one in your family who orders a hot curry? Are our preferences genetic? Audio
The Panel with Martin Bosley and Deborah Hart (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Martin Bosley and Deborah Hart to discuss climate finance and the debt the system is leaving for Pacific nations, Wanaka residents… Audio
NZ could face big bill as new climate target agreed
The new target will "set the expectation" that NZ contributes more to help developing nations move away from using fossil fuels. Audio
Pacific climate advocates decry COP29 outcome as 'a catastrophic failure'
The United Nations climate change summit COP29 has "once again ignored" the Pacific Islands, a group of regional climate advocacy organisations say.
Long way to go for green hydrogen in NZ
Hydrogen has been called the "Swiss army knife" of decarbonisation because it can do many things. But not all of them make sense.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 25 November 2024
On today's episode, departing All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara included a message of support for Te Tiriti during the haka against Italy on Saturday, this year's UN climate negotiations have wrapped… Audio
'The toughest COP I've ever been to': Climate deal disappoints Kiwi activists
The world's least-developed nations have reacted angrily to a new global climate deal - and local campaigners say they have a point. Audio
Activist on COP29 finance deal
This year's UN climate negotiations have wrapped up with a pledge from wealthy countries to triple the funding they provide to developing nations to help them move away from using fossil fuels and… Audio
Oil Change International on COP29 finance deal
COP29 has ended with rich countries agreeing to triple the money they give to poorer nations to more than half-a-trillion NZ dollars, within a decade. Oil Change International campaigner David Tong… Audio
New scheme a carbon credit COP out
The deal reached in the final hours of COP29 has been criticised as a free pass for countries to slack off on efforts to reduce emissions at home.
COP29 clinches $300 billion climate finance deal
The two-week conference cut to the heart of the global debate over the financial responsibility of rich industrialised countries, who caused the bulk of greenhouse gas emissions.
How to delay cognitive decline
Dr Ian McDonough runs The Memory, Aging, and Cognitive Control Research Laboratory at Binghampton in New York State, and has some advice on what will help to keep your brain sharp. Audio
