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Everything you ever wanted to know about snot
Dr David King, senior lecturer in general practice at the University of Queensland, joins Emile Donovan to demystify the nose, why it runs, and what the colour of your mucus can actually tell you. Audio
World needs 300 large protected areas by 2030 - study
The goal of protecting 30 percent of the ocean by 2030 was made at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity Conference (COP15) in December 2022.
Why hasn't the government hired a chief science advisor?
The Coalition government is implementing policies that do not have any basis in evidence, one of its former science advisors has claimed. Audio
Expert Feature: Mangroves
To some they are an eye sore and should be removed, but mangroves play a vital role in our eco system We're invited Dr Carolyn Lundquist, a Principal Scientist in Marine Ecology at NIWA and an… Audio
A walk on the farm
The finalists in the NZI Rural Women New Zealand Business Awards have been announced. The awards recognise entrepreneurial prowess, and the part rural businesswomen play in strengthening rural… Audio
NZ Space Agency hopes agreement will result in more joint missions
The New Zealand and UK space agencies have come up with principles to make it easier for companies to do work in space.
World-leading Dunedin Study tracking people through life gets renewed funding
Two long-running Otago University birth cohort studies have had their own longevity assured with a government grant.
Volunteers' quick response saved lives, Coastguard says
Coastguard credits the quick response of volunteers and nearby boaties for saving lives after a boat capsized on Auckland's Manukau Bar yesterday. Coastguard's Simon Marshall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cherry orchard removes cyclone-damanged trees
Gloriavale leavers and their advocates have condemned what they say is 30 years of inaction by bureaucrats and politicians. Jean Edwards reports. Audio
'Challenging' salvage efforts underway on sunken Manawanui
The NZDF is working to retrieve three shipping containers, while Samoan authorities are working on fuel removal.
Marc Wilson: Changing bad habits and personality traits
Victoria University Psychology Professor Dr Marc Wilson joins us once again for a chat around habits and personality traits and whether we can ever really change. Audio
Are you worried about fortnightly rubbish collection?
Heading towards Auckland's zero waste goal, about 10,000 households will soon face a trial of fortnightly pick-ups. Audio
Tree felling on hold over concerns about kiwi
RNZ understands the developer has received a formal letter requesting a sweep of the property with a kiwi-detecting dog.
Gisborne forestry firm's plan to battle woody debris
A Gisborne forestry firm plans to install three steel debris nets to reduce the amount of woody debris clogging waterways after severe storms.
Sydney beaches to reopen after tar balls wash ashore
The tar balls have since been confirmed as a mixture of chemicals consistent with those found in cleaning and cosmetic products as well as fuel oil.
New fast-track bill criteria still 'heavily weighted against environment' - critic
Officially recommended changes include giving one minister the ability to nominate projects, and putting the final say on approving them to a panel of experts.
Building enough supply chain resilience, sustainability to survive next global crisis
Analysis - External events can severely disrupt the flow of goods, delay deliveries or damage critical infrastructure.
Critter of the Week: Seaweed isopod | weri moana
This week's critter is the seaweed isopod, Paridotea ungulata. Seaweed isopods are true masters of camouflage. Their bright green bodies blend perfectly with their favourite habitat (and food) - sea… Audio
Public wants fast rivers clean-up but farmers call for handbrake
Two months of talking to Taranaki people has exposed the split between the farming industry and the rest of the region over polluted rivers.
Hundreds of tar balls have surfaced on Sydney beaches. But what are they?
One of Sydney's most popular beaches came under the spotlight this week when hundreds of black balls mysteriously appeared along its shore.
