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Our Changing World - Patrolling for petrels
Every autumn, tens to hundreds of young Cook's petrels crash-land across Auckland city, disoriented by the bright city lights. Assistant producer Ellen Rykers joins a volunteer Petrel Patrol searching… Audio
Why heat is the biggest killer in climate change
It's a silent and effective killer and by far the most dangerous impact of climate change. Heat kills more people than drought or wildfires and it is only going to get worse says Jeff Goodell… Audio
Open ocean salmon farm bid declined, despite economic benefits
A panel said it declined the necessary resource consents with a heavy heart, citing environmental concerns.
How climate change is affecting young people in Aotearoa
A study is being conducted to survey how the extreme weather events that have struck parts of the North Island this year have impacted young people. 'Growing Up in New Zealand' Associate Professor… Audio
Roadshow to help stop the spread of caulerpa seaweed
A couple of months back a new invasive seaweed known as caulerpa was discovered in a number of locations in the Bay of Islands. Now a road show is being held to try and stop the spread further around… Audio
No action in East Coast two months after report demanded forestry felling be stopped
The East Coast is still waiting for action after a report released more than two months ago demanded wide-scale forestry felling in Tai Rāwhiti and Wairoa be stopped immediately.
Waka Kotahi should focus more on transport, less on climate - Luxon
National's leader Christopher Luxon has rejected climate criticisms over his transport policy, but says the transport agency should focus on convenience of movement. Audio
Mental health benefits of board games investigated
Could rolling dice and slaying dragons be good for your brain?
Two psychology researchers at Massey University are launching a one-of-a-kind lab to investigate the mental health benefits of board… Audio
Devastating floods hit China
Devastating floods have killed at least 20 people in China.
Morning Report producer Zoe Cartwright spoke to our China correspondent Andrew Wood overnight - and he says other parts of the country are… Audio
Rainfall worsens erosion in Northland
Record-breaking rainfall in Northland is worsening the region's long-standing erosion problem. Sediment is smothering stream beds and estuaries and causing dramatic effects on fish, aquatic plants and… Audio
Marama Davidson on National's transport policy
Time now for our regular catch-up with the Green Party - and this week National's launched its transport policy, which includes several big roading projects. There are some public transport ideas in… Audio
New fleet of electric buses hits the road in Nelson and Tasman
A fleet of bright blue electric buses have hit the road in Nelson and Tasman - the launch of a new service designed to improve residents' access to public transport.
Councils think big on waste reduction despite dropoff in recycling
The new waste management and minimisation plan for the Wellington region is open for consultation.
'The naughty piggy is very smart' - Auckland Council
The pig made an appearance near the Te Atatu on ramp on SH16 this morning, where it appeared to be sunbathing - but it got away yet again.
Australian Space Agency reveals origin of space junk discovered on beach in Western Australia
The discovery of the strange object on Green Head beach, about 250km north of Perth, made international headlines and left residents scratching their heads.
Seasick - a close look at the health of the Hauraki Gulf
It began as a couple of questions about a renowned marine park, 18 months later it was a documentary. 'Seasick' - directed by Simon Mark-Brown - is a deep dive into the health of the Hauraki Gulf /… Audio
Around the motu: Lee Scanlon in Westport
Lee looks at how West Coast health services are continuing to struggle - with Coasters recently discovering they can no longer have surgery there for broken bones. Audio
Two dead as Beijing battered by widespread flooding
At least 31,000 people in China's capital have been forced to flee their homes, while subway stations have been closed.
Antarctic sea ice fails to freeze
An area of sea ice nearly as large as Argentina has failed to freeze in Antarctica this year, sparking concerns among scientists.
Records that trace the quantities of sea ice on the continent go back… Audio
Neutronium
Neutronium comes up in Star Wars, Star Trek and many of the Marvel Comics. It's a hypothetical substance made purely of neutrons. Jan Eldridge, Associate Professor of Physics at the University of… Audio
