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What role could NZ's billion dollar space industry
As space gets busier - and more crowded - New Zealand's space industry is drawing interest from our traditional allies. Audio
Tuatara on display again as new enclosure unveiled, named
The tuatara haven't been seen in public since they were shifted from the city's old museum in early 2023.
Harry Potter's Invisibility Cloak
Colm Healy chats about the magic of material science and possible real life equivalents to Harry Potter's invisibility cloak. Audio
What does a Chief Science Advisor do?
We talk to Professor Simon Kingham about the role of Chief Science Advisor and the many faces of science in the world of transport. Audio
How the power of logic can help improve our lives
While we sometimes need instinct as a guide, as the "guardian of coherence" logic is a more helpful tool, says philosopher Patrick Giraud. In his new book Logic in the Wild, he argues developing a… Audio
Rare whitebait species released into Auckland streams
About a thousand of New Zealand's rarest whitebait species have been released into streams in Auckland's Waitakere ranges today. Our reporter Lucy Xia was at the Huia catchment today to witness the… Audio
Porirua swimmers getting sick from sewage
Porirua leaders have voted in favour of upgrading a pump station in the hope of stopping sewage flowing into the sea at Titahi Bay. Kate Green reports. Audio
'About one in a million': Marine biologist sees shark throw up echidna
He's helped tag about 200 tiger sharks, but this was the first and only time he had seen a shark vomit an echidna.
Inside Auckland's lava caves
Caves created by rivers of lava underlie New Zealand’s biggest city. A new research project is documenting Auckland's lava caves, hoping to protect this hidden geological heritage and understand what… Audio
Student protesters told to avoid 'rabbit holes of pseudoscience'
Stay informed and avoid the "rabbit holes of pseudoscience" - Climate Change Commission head Rodd Carr discusses climate change reduction targets with student activists in Christchurch. Video
Our Changing World - Exploring Auckland's lava caves
Caves created by rivers of lava underlie New Zealand’s biggest city. A new research project is documenting Auckland's lava caves, hoping to protect this hidden geological heritage and understand what… Audio
Correcting many years of misinformation around concussions
Confusion, headaches, painful reaction to light; over the years, the symptoms associated with concussion haven't changed. Science journalist Isobel Whitcomb explains an alternative approach. Audio
Housing company aiming for first 10 star rated development
Good Good Housing was co-founded by Auckland couple Jimmi O'Toole and Charlotte White. Their very first project has the lofty goal of being the first ever 10-Star Homestar rated housing development in… Audio
What happens now to Scott Base?
The future of a troubled redevelopment project is being mulled by Antarctica New Zealand's board after expected costs snowballed to almost $500 million.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Food Scientist
Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute of Food Technologists. Professor Singh speaks to Jesse. Audio
Science: Tiny fern - big genome, Saudi stromatolites, giraffe necks
Science commentator Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to talk about the New Caledonian fork fern which now holds the record for the largest amount of DNA stored in its nucleus of any living organism on the… Audio
Questions hang over controversial chemical plant probe
Leaked documents show testing for contamination at the New Plymouth site may need to go further.
The M Word: Menopause
Dr Ginni Mansberg is a GP who specialises in women's and children's health whose latest book takes a no-holds-barred look at menopause and how it can affect not only the women going through it, but… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 June
On today's episode, central city Aucklanders have told the Police Minister they don't feel safe and want more officers on the beat as well as a downtown police station, Police Minister Mark Mitchell… Audio
'Walking' rātā beats competition to claim 'Tree of the Year' title
A northern rātā located near a cemetery on the South Island's West Coast has won the Tree of the Year award in a landslide victory. Audio
