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How comfy are your insoles?
Given insoles vary widely in price, AUT is looking for people to trial a bunch of different insoles for five weeks to see which ones are rated tops. Audio
Argue with Science
Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science. Audio
New housing development will see loss of Kerikeri's eucalyptus trees
A major new housing development in central Kerikeri will change the face of the Bay of Islands town by removing its distinctive, 90-year-old eucalyptus backdrop.
Fighting antibiotic resistance
How can phages, the viruses of bacteria, be used to reduce agrichemical and antibiotic use? Dr Heather Hendrickson explains. Audio
Storm-struck submitter wades into oil and gas ban debate
Benjamin Nevell made his submission against the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill while wading through flooding Dunedin
Dig This - Grow Hub ignites teens' interest in horticulture
Ag classes at school sometimes get a bad rap but a new learning hub at a Bay of Plenty college is turning that around. Teens in the heart of kiwifruit country are being trained up for a career in… Audio
The Panel with Mike Williams & Ali Jones (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mike Williams & Ali Jones discuss the latest with the State of Emergency in Dunedin & the four day submission window for the Crown Minerals… Audio
Dunedin flooding: How does it match up with other recent weather events?
Dunedin has recorded its "wettest day in a century" - but how does the rainfall compare to other recent flooding events?
Tawaki piki toka | Eastern rockhopper penguin
Tawaki piki toka (eastern rockhopper penguins, Eudyptes filholi) are total rock stars. Audio
Pāua bounce back
Paua along the Kaikoura coastline are finally flourishing again following the 2016 earthquake. Audio
Kiwi blackcurrant discovery shows promise for mood enhancement
Kiwi scientists say they've found a molecule in blackcurrants that inhibits an enzyme that breaks down chemicals like dopamine in the brain. Audio
EU's deforestation delay good news for NZ meat sector
The red meat sector has welcomed news the EU is delaying its deforestation regulation by 12 months.
Why more under-5s are ending up in hospital on hot days
Caregivers are being warned to be aware of the lifelong health risks that hot days can pose to children under five.
West Coast sand mining operation gets go-ahead
The mine will have reduced hours due to its location next to wetlands and concerns for native birds.
Free forestry wood for those who need it
When Tasman District Council announced a free firewood giveaway last year - chaos ensued. Audio
Council unleashes new roaming dog squad
Auckland Council's new animal management team won't wait for complaints from the public before it acts. Audio
'Don't let them go': Warnings as parrots escape into wild
Exotic birds have been spotted across Auckland and pet parrots in particular are finding their way into the wild.
Rotorua pipeline protest: Council restarts injunction proceedings for Tarawera Sewerage Scheme works
A protestor says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.
The science behind dog welfare
A dog is a man's best friend, they say, but have we been holding up our end of the bargain?
Flood victims who were warned may struggle for compensation
A cross-party committee of MPs says flood victims who have fair warning of the risk may have less case for government compensation. Audio
