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Feature interview: the tech that could wean us off fossil fuels
Turning sunlight and air into fuel sounds impossible. But Australian scientist Dr Casey Handmer has found a way to pull carbon from the air and hydrogen from water to create synthetic natural gas that… Audio
Hunt on after meteorite crashes in the Hawke's Bay
Hunting for what could be the country's eleventh meteorite is like looking for a needle in a haystack, an expert says. Audio
'Yes, we are scared too': Scientist responds to dire report
Each of the past eight years has set a new record for ocean heat and ice cover is shrinking to new lows, the State of the Global Climate Report says.
Good news for GoodNature
At midnight last night a kiwi company got some big news. Newtown, Wellington based Pest control company Goodnature were listed in the Fast Company list of 2025's most innovative companies: ranking 6th… Audio
Stranded American astronauts return to earth
Two American astronauts who have been stranded in space for eight months have returned home to earth on Wednesday morning. US correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Yacht carrying 1000 litres of diesel sinks in Canterbury
The Canterbury Regional Council said a response was underway to minimise the impacts to the environment.
Who's responsible when space missions go wrong?
The stranded astronauts' return has raised difficult questions about space missions and what happens if they don't go to plan.
The region most at risk of more extreme atmospheric rivers
New research suggests the phenomenon could double in New Zealand by the end of the century. Audio
'World's ugliest fish' finishes first in Fish of the Year
It was once known as the "world's ugliest fish", but the blob fish fin-ished in first place in New Zealand's fish of the year competition earlier this week. Fish of the Year spokesperson Konrad Kurta… Audio
DOC joins international effort to protect leatherback turtles
The Department of Conservation has joined an international effort to protect endangered leatherback turtles. Felix Walton has more. Audio
Blobfish overcomes 'world's ugliest animal' tag to NZ fish of the year'
The blobfish's "unconventional beauty helped "get voters over the line".
Extreme atmospheric rivers over NZ may double by end of century
Latest research by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research suggests 'extreme atmospheric rivers' over New Zealand may double by the end of the century, making up a much bigger… Audio
Gene technology changes: What you need to know
Explainer - The current GMO regime is out of date, experts agree. But proposed changes sideline Māori, some say. Audio
'One-size-fits-all' approach to wasterwater treatment flawed, scientist says
A freshwater scientist is adamant slated changes to the rules around releasing treated sewage into waterways is a backwards step, but the regulator says it will bring much-needed consistency to… Audio
NZ could face twice as many extreme atmospheric rivers
New NIWA research has found that not only could the narrow bands of concentrated water vapour increase, but in the future rainfall from these 'rivers in the sky' is likely to make up a much bigger…
Caulerpa on Great Barrier Island moving away from sea floor
Scientists fighting the spread of Caulerpa on Great Barrier Island say they're starting to see the invasive weed move away from the sandy sea floor. It's the Caulerpa growing on the rocky reefs that's… Audio
The hunt for the Hawkes Bay meteorite
New Zealand is the landing place for a growing number of meteorites, and Hawkes Bay is the latest focus. Audio
Hutton's shearwater/tītī battle bright lights for survival
Hutton's shearwater birds/tītī fledglings often crash land around Kaikōura after they leave the nest and head towards the sea in mid-March. Hutton's Shearwater Charitable Trust chairperson Ted Howard… Audio
Scientist looks to create unique 'NZ-flavoured' meat flake
Dr Renyu Zhang said it will be similar to traditional Japanese product Katsuobushi, but with a unique Kiwi twist.
Aid agencies sign open letter calling for increase in funding
A group of aid agencies have penned an open letter to the Foreign Minister, Finance Minister, and Climate Change Minister - calling for an increase in funding for Pacific nations to help them with the… Audio
