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Some brand-new wallabies and what they mean for the environment
Researchers have discovered a new species of wallaby living undetected around Rotorua. Audio
Guterres makes plea for climate change at Pacific Islands Forum
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a plea for action against climate change, as new research shows global average sea levels have already risen 9.4cm. Mr Guterres made… Audio
Elevated arsenic levels found in river that turned orange
But the levels are well within drinking water guidelines, the council says.
Campaigns kick off for Bird of the Year 'election'
Organisers say they don't expect the competition to go global again, but there's plenty of room for things to go awry. Audio
'Terrible decision making': Beech trees hacked down to improve subdivision access
For the past two years, the Upper Hutt community of Katherine Mansfield Drive had been fighting to keep chainsaws away from a stand of beech trees.
Hottest winter temperature ever recorded in Australia
Yampi Sound reached 41.6C on Monday afternoon, a new winter temperature record for Australia.
Nelson trialling industry funded soft plastics collection
In a New Zealand first, Nelson is trialling an industry funded kerbside collection for soft plastics.That is the kind of plastic packaging you can scrunch up in your hand, the likes of wrappers… Audio
What would happen if Methanex left NZ?
It uses 40 percent of the country's gas supply and the country needs a plan if it leaves, experts say. Audio
The physics of light
Professor Sir Michael Berry is one of the world's leading theoretical physicists with a special interest in light. He's been in the country to deliver a lecture titled "The Physics of Light in Eighty… Audio
Fast-track bill still skewed in favour of economy - environmentalist
Projects that harm the environment will still get the green light despite the latest changes to the fast-track bill, a critic says. Audio
Ohinemuri River turns orange due to sediment leak
The Waikato's Ohinemuri River turned bright orange on Friday after sediment leaked out of an old mine. Waikato Council's regional compliance manager Patrick Lynch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
How little exercise can you get away with?
Doing short intense exercise bursts provides significant health benefits, new research shows, offering a promising alternative for those struggling to find time to do get enough exercise in. Audio
The Kiwi who's helping astronauts go to the stars
Bryan Caldwell has led earth-based "analogue" missions for the US space agency for six years, helping to prepare astronauts for the conditions of space in simulated isolation. Audio
Argue with Science
Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science. Audio
Calling Home: Bryan Caldwell in Houston, Texas
Originally from Upper Hutt, Bryan Caldwell started his working life as a stage lighting technician here in Aotearoa but for the past six years, he's been working for NASA at the Johnson Space Center… Audio
Stranded astronauts stuck in space until next year
Issues with the Boeing Starliner's propulsion system make it too risky to carry its first crew home, NASA said.
After forestry court victory, questions mount over fines
Gisborne District Council has celebrated multiple legal wins against forestry companies, but who is paying?
Why internet searches are serving up 'AI slop'
AI-generated gibberish is taking over the internet - unwanted and unloved, but unstoppable? Audio
Mystery of what turned river orange solved
An old mining shaft has been confirmed as the cause behind turning the Ohinemuri River bright orange yesterday, the Waikato Regional Council says.
