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Pacific resilience fund needs US$380m in 2yrs years to reach half-billion dollars goal
The Pacific Resilience Facility was endorsed by the Pacific Islands Forum leaders to make it easier for Pacific Island nations to access climate financing.
Southland towns record poor winter air
Gore has breached its air quality standards for the first time in four years.
New study into mass bleaching of sea sponges gives hope for future
A new study into a mass bleaching of sea sponges is giving marine researchers "hope for the future". Lead author Professor James Bell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Porangahau residents concerned stopbanks won't protect homes
Residents in the Hawke's Bay township of Porangahau are worried the Regional Council's proposed stopbank plan won't protect their houses and precious marae from future floods. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Mass bleaching of NZ marine sponges largest ever recorded globally
A new study estimates the 2022 bleaching cut the population by close to half, making it the world's largest "sponge mortality event". Video
Queensland crocodile attack victim identified as Newcastle doctor David Hogbin
Human remains have been found inside a crocodile that wildlife officers euthanased in far north Queensland.
University of the South Pacific launches new research hub for climate change
The Centre for Sustainable Futures will be a place of "seamless blending of expertise, diverse knowledge, indigenous wisdom and knowledges alongside modern science", the USP says.
The Seine is filthy, and Parisians tried to warn us
For more than 100 years, swimming in the river was banned due to health concerns. Now, Olympic athletes are competing in it and falling sick.
The Pre-Panel for 6th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith talk about an incoming asteroid - Adophis. Audio
Can we freeze a body and bring it back to life?
An Australian cryonics company froze its first client in May. At the moment, it's unlikely to ever come back to life. Audio
Whanganui River: 10 years of legal personhood
Gerrard Albert had a lead role in the negotiations and discusses the legal settlement with Jesse. Audio
Trail pass available for Te Araroa track for first time
DOC says the pass will save trampers money and provide it with better data on those using the trail.
We know dyslexia. What's dyscalculia?
Young people with dyscalculia have challenges acquiring arithmetic skills, even with a supportive home and school environment. It affects six percent of the population. Audio
Life after death? The science behind cryonics
Earlier this year, a cryonics company in Australia froze its first client at a facility in rural New South Wales. But as Professor Gary Bryant explains, cryobiology might not bring anyone back. Audio
The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Deborah Hart (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Chris Wikaira and Deborah Hart discuss the 'underconsumption core' trend on social media and a Lower Hutt initiative giving residents the chance to… Audio
Aurora Australis: Late night rewarded with stunning photos over Wellington
A budding photographer and stargazer gave up on sleep in favour of a stunning Aurora Australis. Audio
July was New Zealand's eighth-warmest ever - NIWA
Records show July's winter weather was mild, with higher than average temperatures for most of the country.
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy takes us into the mind of a Search and Rescue searcher and discusses the meaning of mana. Audio
Locals call for pine trees not to be replanted in Port Hills
A resident of Christchurch's Port Hills wants councillors to keep pushing for rule changes so they can stop pine trees being replanted in the fire-prone area. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
Climate aims stalled by reality
Reality has intruded on our national airline's climate targets, and it's backed down from some lofty aims Audio
