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Michael Oppenheimer
Extreme storms and unbelievable heat. Climate science pioneer, Michael Oppenheimer, tells Guyon how weather events will change as the atmosphere heats up - and what we need to do to prepare ourselves… Video, Audio
Lake in decay - neighbours keep windows closed from 'horrific stench'
Residents around Sullivan Lake are bracing for another smelly summer from decaying vegetation and decomposing wildlife.
Over a third of PNG's logging exports come from abusive forest clearing practices
Civil society groups and community representatives from across Papua New Guinea say the government must take action to end the widespread abuse of Forest Clearing Authorities (FCAs).
Rocket Lab threatens NZ academic with defamation
The American headquarters of Rocket Lab has threatened a New Zealand academic with defamation action over his comments claiming it helped the US military with nuclear weapons control. Phil Pennington… Audio
Lower Hutt company creates fusion plasma
A company in Lower Hutt has made a major step towards creating fusion energy, by creating what's called fusion plasma - super heated gas that can lead to the next steps in creating clean energy… Audio
COP29: UN chief warns world is in 'final countdown' to limit global warming
António Guterres says the world is in the "final countdown" to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius at the UN climate change conference in Azerbaijan.
Talk but little help for Fijians facing rising sea levels
People in the Fijian village of Kiobo use kayaks to get around when the water rushes in. They must move to escape rising sea levels, but it's expensive and there's no help coming.
Fiji's climate change reality
Crops and vegetables contaminated with sea water, an ocean that's getting fished out, and inundation at high tide is the reality of life for perhaps hundreds of Fijian villages. Audio
Shower Thoughts: What are dreams?
Dr Rosie Gibson from the Sleep/Wake Research Centre discusses dream characters, lucid dreaming, and whether everyone dreams. Audio
10 reasons why US president-elect can't derail global climate action
Opinion - Undeniably, Donald Trump's return to the White House is a real setback for climate action, write Wesley Morgan and Ben Newell.
Feature interview: The secret to happiness
Dr Elizabeth Dunn and PhD student Dunigan Folk from the University of British Columbia decided to study the studies that claim to understand what makes us happy and found some surprisingly results. Audio
Hawke's Bay bird watching voted a top family attraction
A Hawke's Bay bird-watching experience has been voted one of the top 15 family-friendly excursions in the world. Audio
Trump win, 1.5 C warming breach weigh on UN COP climate finance talks
Pacific nations want clear commitments at COP29 on loss and damage funds for climate adaptation from high-emitters.
Is the West Antarctic ice sheet already doomed?
Or is there still time to stop burning fossil fuels to prevent 4-5 metres of sea level rise? A science team is on an urgent mission to find out.
Scientists head to Palmerston North to discuss future of food
Two hundred international scientists are in Palmerston North this week to discuss the future of food. Alexa Cook talked to some of the scientists about why this little molecule is so important. Audio
Plans to open new blood cancer treatment business
A biotech company has plans to begin offering a new type of treatment for some blood cancers, in Christchuch.
Outdoor Gravity using wool, hemp fibres to make hot tubs more sustainable
A Bay of Plenty tourism company is on a mission to make locally made hot tubs more environmentally friendly - with the help of New Zealand wool.
Science team investigates state of Ross ice shelf
A science team is tractor-sledding heavy equipment towards the innermost point of the Ross ice shelf to bring back critical information for the world's coastal communities. Climate Change… Audio
How fences shape the living world
They've been around for millennia. Today, fences zigzag every continent, marking property, keeping livestock in, and keeping pests out. But much of their impact on wildlife is still mysterious. Audio
'I was crying on the phone' - Storm-affected resident
Almost two years on from the Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, residents are still picking up the pieces from ruined homes. Audio
