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Climate Change Minister drowned out by School Strike for Climate activists
The Climate Change Minister was drowned out at a conference by School Strike 4 Climate activists on Tuesday.
What scientists hope to learn from NZ's largest urban landslide
The 26-hectare Tāhunanui slump is a slow moving, active slip which was last activated by heavy rain.
Shower Thoughts: What's the point of wasps?
Professor Jacqueline Beggs from the University of Auckland's School of Biological Sciences joins us to explain. Audio
Govt in 'denial' for keeping agriculture out of ETS
The sector is welcoming the move, but it's being panned by environment groups and the opposition.
Coalition exempts farmers from ETS, sets up fresh working group
Farmers have been given more time before they start paying for emissions.
Climate change set to cause more fish die-offs - official
Record high water temperatures and low river levels are being blamed for the deaths of more than 80 fish in Taranaki.
More research on Maori astronomy
Victoria Campbell is an advocate for Maori astronomy and the natural world, she's also spearheading research into South Island Maori astronomy through her work with Tuhura Otago Museum. She's talks to… Audio
Freshwater fish release at Zealandia
Zealandia and Taranaki Whanui ki te Upoko o te Ika have begun releasing freshwater bully into the Wellington ecosanctuary after collecting them using a traditional method. Audio
MPI looks into deadly virus posing increasing threat to NZ
The Ministry of Primary Industries is set to conduct research into a deadly virus that could be an increasing threat to New Zealand because of climate change.
100-year-old milk powder found at Ernest Shackleton's Antarctica hut
But how did it end up there in the first place? Audio
One hundred-year old milk powder found preserved in Ernest Shackleton's hut
The Defiance milk powder, made in 1907, was aboard the ship Nimrod as part of explorer Ernest Shackleton's first solo expedition to step foot on the South Pole, and remained preserved in the sub-zero… Audio
'World's worst marine pest' found near marine reserve
Caulerpa has been found at Leigh, north of Auckland, just a short distance from the famous Goat Island Marine Reserve.
Building a 'Noah's Ark' for rare fish
It began with seven adult kōkopu caught in 2019 - today, 1000 of their offspring were released in a bid to save their population. Audio
"Berm Batteries" a great way to recycle EV batteries
For many years now the after life batteries from electric vehicles have been a thorn in the side environmentally friendly image of those EVs. Now it's hoped that those batteries, no longer fit for… Audio
Ratepayers could lose bins over bad recycling
Dirty nappies, old shoes and electronics keep turning up in the recycling - and it's not on, Auckland's council says. Audio
Greens criticise govt decision to lift oil and gas ban
The Green Party is calling the government's decision to lift the ban on oil and gas exploration a major setback for combating the climate crisis. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Corin… Audio
Shane Jones on reversal of oil and gas exploration ban
The Government says its reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban is a necessary move in the country's transition to clean energy. Resource Minister Shane Jones spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Theranos
Elizabeth Holmes is serving prison time for fraud after convincing the world she had developed a simple blood test that could diagnose a range of diseases. Professor Duncan McGillivray looks at… Audio
Mastering AI before it masters you
Generative AI is currently the worst you will ever use - and that's good news, says one expert. Audio
Eco-friendly alternatives to cryptocurrencies come with their own risks
Analysis - The emergence of an eco-friendly alternative provides hope, and a few concerns, for cypto users.