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Our Changing World – Takahē tales
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the rediscovery of takahē. Claire Concannon sits down with takahē superfan and former Our Changing World producer Alison Ballance to discuss her new book… Audio
Giant fossil found on a chicken farm identified after 30 years
A fossil discovered on an Australian chicken farm three decades ago has finally been identified as an entirely new species! Audio
Are 'hairy' sheep the future for sheep farms?
This year was the first auction of HAIRY sheep. They're called 'Nudies' sheep you don't have to shear, dock, or dag And with farmers not fetching a high price for wool at the moment, it might be a… Audio
'Specifics will matter a lot': Cautious optimism over BlackRock deal
A climate policy expert says there are always some risks around large infrastructure investments, but moving to 100 percent renewable electricity is a great idea. Audio
Science: Pandemic lessons, 'unknome' database, super-conductor
Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Susie to talk about a new comparison of how various countries handled the Covid pandemic and the latest research into gene variations which can make some people less likely to… Audio
Wool carpet petition finally heading to Parliament
A petition calling for Government buildings to be fitted out exclusively with wool carpets is finally set to be presented to Parliament. It follows a decision to fit more than 600 rural schools with… Audio
Govt renewable energy deal not a game changer, expert says
A leading energy research analyst doesn't think the government's team-up with investment company Blackrock will be 'game changer'.
The deal will launch a $2 billion dollar climate infrastructure fund… Audio
July was world's hottest on record, EU scientists say
Global air temperatures and ocean surface temperatures set new all-time records in July, the head of EU's Copernicus climate change panel said.
Private investment 'crucial' to hit 100% renewable energy
A climate policy expert says for New Zealand to hit 100% renewable energy, private investment is crucial.
One of the world's largest investment companies has launched a major new climate fund to help… Audio
Govt renewable energy investment sparks scepticism
The Government is giving itself a big pat on the back for announcing an energy deal with the world's largest investment firm BlackRock, which it says will help New Zealand reach its 100% renewable… Audio
Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon future?
The eight countries that share a slice of the Amazon Rainforest are meeting to discuss a regional response to deforestation, climate change and crime, the first meeting of its kind in 45 years.
Antarctica's ecosystem changes at an unanticipated pace
Antarctic researchers are warning the increase in global temperatures are having a dire affect on one of the world's most fragile ecosystems.
A UK-based study has found rising temperatures are… Audio
Greenpeace concerned for govt finance of renewable energy
Greenpeace is nervous about the Government's partnership with investment company BlackRock to increase finance for renewable energy.
The deal will launch a $2 billion climate infrastructure fund -… Audio
James Shaw on BlackRock climate investment fund
Let's continue this conversation about BlackRock and the climate investment fund with co-leader of the Green Party - James Shaw. Audio
Bernard Hickey explains BlackRock's climate investment deal
One of the world's largest investment companies - BlackRock - has launched a #2 billion fund to help New Zealand reach 100 percent renewable electricity.
The pool of money will be available for green… Audio
Govt and BlackRock aiming at 100% clean energy: What is BlackRock?
Analysis - BlackRock is setting up a $2 billion fund with the government to invest in green energy - but what is BlackRock?
How gluten might cause brain inflammation in mice
Gluten may cause brain inflammation in mice, a new study indicates, posing questions about the implications for humans. Audio
Lethal lunch in Australia turns spotlight to wild mushroom foraging
Australian investigators say it's unclear whether the woman who cooked a lunch that turned lethal ate the mushrooms that are believed to have fatally poisoned three other diners. Another person is… Video, Audio
Govt reveals plan to transition to 100 percent renewable electricity
The government has announced a "first of its kind" $2 billion climate infrastructure fund. It's partnered with investment giant BlackRock with the goal of New Zealand being one of the first countries… Video, Audio
The Panel with Julia Hartley-Moore and Steve McCabe (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Julia Hartley-Moore and Steve McCabe discuss the latest research dissecting the impact of climate change on Antarctica and the success of the FIFA… Audio
