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Critter of the Week Kareao / supplejack
Kareao is native to Aotearoa. While it can be frustrating to navigate through, the plant is incredibly useful - it can be eaten, woven, used as a rope or even used to make kites. Audio
Making Waiheke Island stoat free
In almost no time at all, Te Korowai O Waiheke, a Predator Free 2050 initiative, has eliminated close to 100 percent of the pest species, meaning Waiheke is very close to becoming the largest island… Audio
Avalanche alerts issued for Tongariro, Taranaki
The New Zealand Avalanche Advisory is warning of very dangerous avalanche conditions for Tongariro.
July 2023 set to be world's hottest month on record
July 2023 is set to upend previous heat benchmarks, UN Secretary-general Antonio Guterres said after scientists said it was on track to be the world's hottest month on record.
Mould thriving as Auckland's relentless wet weather continues
Mould removal companies are being kept busy, handling double the number of calls this year to treat mouldy houses.
Unravelling neutrinos deep below the Antarctic ice
Deep below the Antarctic ice, thousands of light sensors are set up to detect tiny, ghost-like astronomical messengers. They're there to help scientists detect and study neutrinos, one of the most… Audio
Forestry sector pleased by ETS changes, but not confident
A reset of the Emissions Trading Scheme is a step in the right direction, but not enough to restore confidence in the forestry sector, the Forest Owners Association says.
'Bin contamination' Aucklanders increasingly putting wrong stuff in recycling bins
Aucklanders are increasingly putting the wrong stuff in their recycling bins, often resulting in the whole lot going to landfill. The council has found that so-called "bin contamination" in the city… Video, Audio
Farmers advised to do their homework on impact of La Niña events
A climate change scientist is urging farmers to plan for the long term with more adverse weather cycles front of mind.
The science of snow
Are all snowflakes really unique? What makes some snow better for skiing? And what's the difference between snow and hail? Join Alison Ballance and Katy Gosset as they hit the slopes of Mt Ruapehu and… Audio
The value of face to face: MPs visit Samoa
The House: The great value of inter-parliamentary travel abroad is the relationships that are built, not just between countries, but among the MPs themselves.
Collagen supplements: Can you eat yourself pretty?
Every wellness influencer from the Kardashians on down has their favourite collagen potion to push - but do they work?
Climate extremes make NZ's supply chains highly vulnerable - it's time to rethink how we grow and ship food
Opinion - Increasingly noticeable gaps on grocery shelves are being caused by disruption to food supply chains by natural disasters and the impact of climate change, Alan Renwick writes.
Auckland sinkhole: Businesses fear repairs will take longer than expected
Businesses near a central Auckland sinkhole fear what the future holds after it was announced repair work on the street could take four months. Diversions and detours are in place for the busy College… Video, Audio
Illegal Hamilton rubbish dumpers caught on camera
Hamilton Council's outed a pair of illegal rubbish dumpers, releasing a photo of a man and woman off loading a trailor full of trash under the cover of darkness. And they're appealing for people to… Video, Audio
Government's green investment bank adds $15m to solar project
The state-owned investment bank Green Investment Finance is lending $15 million to solar power company Lodestone Energy to speed up development of its five planned solar farms.
Our Changing World - The science of snow
Winter is here and that means snowy mountaintops, skiing and avalanche season. Join us as we hit the slopes and find out the fascinating science behind snow. Audio
'Messing with the land' - Human activity a 'dominant factor' in Marlborough Sounds slips
Following the severe flooding in Marlborough in July 2021 and August 2022, the distribution of landslides across the Marlborough Sounds was mapped and damage assessed.
Science: Atlantic current shutdown, less polluting engines
Science commentator Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn to talk about research suggesting a key system of ocean currents could collapse in the next 25 years, plus cookware from 2000 years ago. Audio
Around the motu: Peter de Graaf in Northland
Peter talks to Kathryn about what's been happening in the Far North. Audio
