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Species thought to be native to NZ arrived from Australia
New research has found some species long thought to be native to New Zealand - including kiwi, takahe and moa - actually arrived from Australia just a few million years ago. Canterbury Museum's Senior… Audio
Is New Zealand's immigration 'set up' to take in climate migrants from the Pacific?
It's predicted 50,000 Pasifika people could lose their homes each year due to climate change. In the last decade, one in 10 people from Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu have already migrated due to…
How to catch a possum with... mayonnaise
Possums "crave" the "delicious, high-calorie" bait.
Kimchi under threat from climate change
Scientists, farmers and manufacturers say the quality and quantity is suffering due to rising temperatures.
When does spring actually start? And what's in store?
Does spring begin on the first day of September? Or does it start on September 23 - the perfect middle point between the winter and summer equinox? Audio
Tyres Make The World Go Round
6.5 million tyres reach their end of life in New Zealand every year, but this month our first national tyre recycling scheme kicks into gear. Audio
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Farmers and community leaders in North Canterbury tell RNZ about the ongoing drought, tough economic conditions and how the locals have been supporting each other.
New pāua species found off remote NZ islands
'The pāua that clings to the sea': A new species of abalone found only in waters off Three Kings Islands/Manawatāwhi.
Stunning scenery and treacherous terrain on Te Araroa trail
New Zealand tramps are a major draw for international tourists. Not all of them are prepared for the dangers our tracks have in store. Audio
The science of supercentenarians
Professor Perminder Sachdev is world-leading expert and joins Emile Donovan.to talk about the growing number of supercentenarians and the factors which contribute to aging successfully. Audio
What are 'Zebra chips' and why are farmers fighting to get rid of them?
Pirate bugs and other "natural enemies" are being used to fight off a pest that's been hurting potato crops for over a decade. Audio
Why we age in two rapid bursts
Stanford University researchers were also surprised to see some big bodily changes happening in people in their mid-40s. Audio
Voting opens for Bird of the Year 2024
The annual event is back after last year's competition was hijacked by a US talk show host, resulting in votes pouring in from around the globe. Audio
More than half of region's freshwater swim spots fail report card
During sampling, 266 tests from lakes and rivers revealed water quality issues.
No more little burnt chippies?
To some, finding that extra crispy, burnt-looking chip at the bottom of a bag can feel like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Audio
Is New Zealand pulling its weight on climate change in the Pacific?
Analysis - The question has been left lingering after the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum, with Aotearoa taking a back seat on a climate and disaster resilience fund and a new report pointing the finger.
NZ's first national tyre recycling scheme now operational
Members of the public can now dispose of up to five worn-out tyres per day, for free.
'I still have a job for 20-plus years' - Marine consent extension welcomed by workers
Mussel farmer Johnny Arbuckle is among those welcoming the new law: "The certainty behind it is just huge."
Argue with Science
Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science. Audio
Rising costs and rising seas: Parliament’s climate adaptation inquiry
The Climate Change Commission told members this week that climate adaptation is the “most difficult challenge this country faces over the next century.” Audio
