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Star witness
Astronomy isn't something you readily associate with the legal system and a court environment, but those worlds collide for Astrophysicist/Cosmologist Dr Brad Tucker from the Australian National… Audio
More foul smells in Bromley as Compost plant plagues residents
School children and residents plagued by foul smells in their Christchurch suburb have let their emotions fly at a City Council meeting. The Bromley community, which was affected by a pong from a… Audio
Call for Japan to seek independent testing of treated nuclear plant wastewater
Scientists are calling on Japan to let other countries test wastewater from Fukushima before it is released into the Pacific Ocean.
Our Changing World – Blinded by the light
For thousands of years, humans have looked to the constellations to tell stories. But now, light pollution is smudging out the stars for many people. How can we restore this ancient connection to… Audio
Comeback for the Kaikoura Canyon's Seabed ecosystems
A recent study is painting a remarkable comeback story following the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. The 7.8 magnitude shake had decimated nearly all of the Kaikoura Canyon's seabed ecosystems. Audio
'Number one hazard': Call for more unified approach to preparing services for flood rescues
The country is scrambling to deal with flood rescues in the face of growing threats fuelled by climate change.
ETS review offers 'encouraging' future signpost
The government has begun a new review of the emissions trading scheme and the use of forestry to help offset carbon emissions.
It thinks the ETS may not be encouraging emissions reductions because… Audio
Kiribati coral reefs show recovery signs after weather impact
Coral reefs in Kiribati show signs of recovery following decimation. Audio
Can rocks help combat climate change?
While the world tries to find significant cuts in greenhouse gas emissions there are now experts who believe that cannot be achieved without active removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Audio
Council investigating how human and animal waste is entering its waterways
Christchurch City Council is now leading an investigation into how human and animal waste is entering its waterways.
Mitigating methane - one artificial lab cow at a time
While the government scrambles to develop methane-mitigating tools for farmers, the private sector is drumming up its own solutions.
The best places to go 'aurora spotting' in Aotearoa
Tuhura Otago Museum director Ian Griffin is about to kick off a speaking tour around the prime locations, to help people know where to go for the best view for aurora lights. He talks to Jesse. Audio
Forestry advocate dismisses need for ETS review
"Using a hammer when a screwdriver would do." That's what one relevant player is saying about the government's wide-ranging review of the country's emissions trading scheme. Tamata Hauha, which… Audio
Beef + Lamb applaud ETS review
The government says it's reviewing the country's emissions trading scheme, and one of the industry group's most affected by the process says the move was "long overdue". Beef and Lamb says the… Audio
Kaikōura seabed shows 'astonishing resilience' following 2016 earthquake
Images show the seabed is starting to look like it did before the earthquake, but it could take up to 12 years to fully recover, NIWA says.
Māori could be 'loser' in Emissions Trading Scheme review
Māori could be billions of dollars out of pocket from proposals to review the Emissions Trading Scheme released today, an advocate says.
Fossils found after cyclone from two different species - scientists
GNS scientists have tentatively identified them as vertebrae from two species - both more than 70 million years old.
Swiss voters back net-zero carbon bill
The law will require a move away from dependence on imported oil and gas towards the use of renewable sources.
Govt proposes ETS redesign
The government wants the public's input on possible changes to forestry carbon farming, including imposing restrictions about pine trees.
Maori forest owners raise concern for proposed ETS changes
A group representing Maori forest owners say Maori could be billions of dollars out of pocket as a result of proposals to review the Emissions Trading Scheme . The Government today released for… Audio
