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New maps showing where extreme coastal flooding could occur released
New maps showing areas where extreme coastal flooding could occur aim to fill gaps for places that do not have this data available.
Harakeke flax - a world-class alternative to carbon fibre
Harakeke has a special place here in Aotearoa, but the native flax is also one of the strongest sustainable fibres in the world. To develop a harakeke product for the global market, 23-year-olds Ben… Audio
Invasive clams found in Waikato River
An invasive clam which reproduces rapidly has been discovered in the Waikato River, It's the first time the clam, called the Gold clam, has been found in New Zealand. It is a potential threat to… Audio
Saturn's rings much younger than previously thought - but they won't last forever
New research indicates that Saturn's rings are "relatively new", forming just 400 million years ago. Audio
Is climate change funny yet?
Is climate change funny yet?
That's the question posed by award-winning comedian and podcaster Tim Batt, who is mining for laughs in a looming disaster.
Climate reporter Hamish Cardwell filed this… Audio
The complexities of soil
This week we're digging up the dirt on the surprising complexity of soil. From top-notch compost to dung beetles to kauri dieback, join us on a fascinating tour of the world beneath our feet with… Audio
Man who intentionally poisoned 270 trees granted diversion
Andrew Robert Pender, 54, admitted to killing off the pines because they were blocking sunlight to his house.
Bromley faces years of 'vomit-like stench' from composting plant
It could be three to five years to rid a Christchurch suburb of a sickly stench coming from a composting plant.
Residents in Bromley are fed up - having already battled a nauseating poo pong from a… Video, Audio
Death of three penguins in Tasman Bay 'incredibly sad'
Conservationists are devastated by the tragic loss of several little penguins to dog attacks at Little Kaiteriteri in the top of the South Island.
Decade before Fonterra abandons coal altogether
Fonterra, one of the country's largest greenhouse gas emitters, says it's working to reduce emissions, but more government assistance would help.
Our Changing World – Bioprotection Aotearoa
Professor Amanda Black from Bioprotection Aotearoa researches the complex world beneath our feet: soil! Tune in to hear about her research into kauri dieback disease and soil resilience. Audio
Could it ever be windy enough to blow over the Sky Tower?
We have already experienced historic storms this year, with scientists globally agreeing that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. What could this mean… Audio
Havelock estuary, one of the 'muddiest' in the country, in 'crisis'
Multiple contaminants have been discovered in a Marlborough estuary in "crisis", adding pressure onto one of the "muddiest estuaries in the country".
'Methane munching' microbes developing at Canterbury University
Scientists at the University of Canterbury are testing theories about how to remove methane produced by cows from the atmosphere. They're working on biofilters, which are micro-organisms that can… Audio
Celeste Geer: The Endangered Generation?
Award-winning Australian film-maker Celeste Geer is in New Zealand for the launch of her latest documentary, opening the Doc Edge film festival in Auckland tonight. Audio
How long before Fonterra gets rid of coal?
NZ Steel is going to halve its coal use by 2027 after the government partnering with it to install a Clean Electric Furnace at the Glenbrook Steel Mill in South Auckland.
The country's largest… Audio
Saturn's rings are much younger than we thought
Scientists have been debating whether Saturn's rings are relatively young, or ancient. A new study suggests their time is short and their existence fleeting. Dr Nick Rattenbury, Department of Physics… Audio
Aotearoa in Space science showcase
If you've ever wondered what it's like inside a black hole, an interactive science roadshow could be the closest you ever get. Otago Museum's showcase, Tuhura Tuarangi - which means 'to discover… Audio
Maths finding order amongst the chaos
Nights mathematician and Associate Professor at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Te Heranga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington Dillon Mayhew on Ramsey Theory. Audio
'It's torture, it's driving me crazy' - Bromley residents fed up with compost stench
Locals say they are being tortured by a worsening stench from Christchurch's compost plant, on top of that from a burnt-out wastewater facility.
