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Moving house by ... bike?
A Wellington woman says the city's new cycle lanes are opening up a world of possibilities of what can be achieved without motor vehicles.
Slow moves to fix fast fashion
NZ's fashion industry is facing serious long-term problems, including the influx of cheap, shoddy clothing and way too much waste.
Air pollutants have decreased
However, the South Waikato town of Tokoroa is still one of the worst in the country when it comes to hazardous particles in the air.
Public given just four days to submit on gas and oil bill
The time for MPs to consider the bill has also been shortened because the government wants the change passed by the end of the year.
Wellington water restrictions coming this weekend
The annual shift to conserve water as rainfall decreases in summer starts on Sunday.
What popular TV shows get wrong about forensic science
Ask a forensic scientist to recommend a crime show that accurately portrays their work and they'll probably tell you they can't. Video, Audio
SIDs make a stand on statehood regardless of sea-level rise
"Our states, maritime zones, and rights remain intact under international law, no matter the rising seas; we are here to stay." Audio
Socks made of rubbish win award
Socks made of rubbish might soon be high fashion, in fact, some have just won the Business Innovation Award from the Mindful Fashion Circular Awards. Untouched World Chief Executive Peri Drysdale… Audio
Anxiety and the brain-body connection
Anxiety starts with thoughts in the brain that then trigger physical symptoms. Researchers are exploring this brain-body connection and how treatments can help in different ways.
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon on what makes a wobbly polar vortex
Claire Concannon from Our Changing World joins Nights to chat about some interesting stories in the science and science-adjacent worlds. Audio
Turtle owners asked to avoid environmental shellshock with released pets
"Taking on a turtle requires 100 percent commitment," a DOC ranger says, and ones that escape in the wild can cause a lot of harm.
'Let's not pussyfoot around' - Calls to ban cats roaming free
While groups across Tasman are supportive of proposed cat management requirements, many are seeking greater controls.
Stories from Our Changing World
Claire Concannon learns about research into anxiety that uses breathing experiments to investigate the brain-body connection. Audio
Our Changing World – Interoception and anxiety
We all experience anxiety – when our brains look into the future and imagine bad things happening. Audio
Science: Metformin's anti-aging promise, pitfalls of misnamed
Science correspondent Allan Blackman looks at new research into metformin, a diabetes drug that's showing promise in slowing aging. Audio
The supergene responsible for human creativity
As part of her life's work, Dr Lynne Kelly has been exploring the source of human creativity. And in so doing explaining why some people are genetically wired for success in the arts - and whether a… Audio
Oceans on verge of becoming too acidic to sustain life - report
The report by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research details nine factors that are crucial for regulating the planet's ability to sustain life.
Gas NZ tells forum how it lobbied to overturn gas ban
A gas industry body went to an international fossil fuel forum and claimed responsibility for killing off a proposed government ban on connecting new houses to the gas network. Climate Change… Audio
Report into Port Hills fire unable to say how blaze started
Christchurch's Port Hill residents are disappointed Fire and Emergency can't say what started the February 14 fires. Delphine Herbert reports. Audio
Controversial worm farm says court decision preventing 'strategic exit'
A controversial composting and Urutī if would