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New way to teach science in schools proposed
Advance copies of the draft school science curriculum have shocked teachers and left its writers defending their push for change.
The proposal takes science out of the abstract and teaches through… Audio
Draft school science curriculum 'shocking'
Advance copies of the draft school science curriculum contain no mention of the core science subjects physics, chemistry and biology, leaving some to ask 'where is the science?'
Instead subjects will… Audio
New mixed waste site for cyclone waste
With 12,000 tonnes of waste filling up Hawke's Bay's Omarunui landfill after the cyclone, councils, contractors and private companies are working together to find new ways of recycling silt-ridden… Audio
Science curriculum provides shock
Advance draft copies of the new science curriculum for schools have shocked some science teachers.
The so-called fast draft contains no mention of the core science subjects physics, chemistry and… Audio
June sees 23,000 new cars registered
More than 23,000 new vehicles were registered in June, just before changes to the clean car discount scheme came into effect.
That's 10,000 up on May, and nearly double the amount of vehicles sold a… Audio
Vehicles banned on most of Marlborough's east coast as iwi files High Court review
Vehicles are no longer allowed on most of Marlborough's east coast following the adoption of a bylaw that recognises the "special stretch of coast".
'Spectacular' Buck Moon seen over New Zealand skies - with more to come
Astronomy experts believe a "spectacular" supermoon spotted in the overnight skies could be eclipsed in the coming months. Audio
Former worker of controversial chemical plant raises questions over his baby's death
The ex-employee of the former Ivan Watkins Dow site in New Plymouth wonders if the death of his first child from spina bifida was related to his time working there.
Philote
In the Ender's Game series, philote is a particle that enables communication across the galaxy. Dr Krista Steenbergen talks to Bryan Crump about the realities of such a thing. Audio
Expert feature: Memory
Memories can be a complicated thing. They're not a perfectly-kept record of our lives and while they can be wonderful to look back on, they can also fail us. So how do memories actually work - and how… Audio
Europe's Euclid space telescope set for launch to explore 'dark universe'
The orbital telescope is built to shed light on mysterious cosmic phenomena known as dark energy and dark matter, unseen forces scientists say account for 95 percent of the known universe.
Justin Gregg: when orca teach themselves to attack
In a so-called "orca uprising" killer whales have been attacking boats in Iberian waters, off Spain and Portugal,and are possibly teaching others to do the same. But why, and how will it all end? Dr… Audio
Government moves forward on coal technology restrictions
The government is following through on a promised ban on new coal boilers, and phasing out existing ones by 2037.
The climate change-denying TikTok post that won't go away
Earlier this year, TikTok vowed to clamp down on climate change denial. But a BBC investigation tracked one video that has been viewed millions of times - and found the company is struggling to stop…
Critter of the Week: the devil's coach horse beetle
This week's critter is the devil's coach horse beetle, Creophilus oculatus. Despite its ominous common name, this beetle is a helpful member of our corpse fauna - a group that includes all the… Audio
Grocers, retailers get ready to implement changes for plastics ban
New Zealand will wave goodbye to another lot of single-use plastics on Saturday including produce bags, cutlery, plates and bowls.
Scientists pick up shock waves from distant colliding galaxies
Scientists have picked up shock waves from the orbit of supermassive black holes as they begin to merge.
More plastics phasing out, but what about disabled community?
We will wave good-bye to another lot of single-use plastics tomorrow.
Plastic produce bags and stickers, plates, bowls, cutlery and straws are being taken off the shelves, and businesses can be fined… Audio
Otago museum to expand its Pacific science festival initiative
Otago museum looks to expand its Pacific science festival initiative. Audio
Coastal retreat may be best long-term option for some storm-hit communities
A council specialist is warning it may be the best option for those facing expensive and ultimately short-term fixes to deal with foreshore sand dune erosion in Northland.
