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Three new species of wētā discovered
Three new species of wētā have been discovered in the southern regions of Aotearoa. Professor in Evolutionary Ecology Steven Trewick spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New weapons in the war on weeds
AgResearch's Map and Zap device is a glimpse of a future without herbicides Video, Audio
The science of surfing waves
Teahupo'o off the south coast of Tahiti Iti is this year's Olympic surfing venue and is one of the biggest tests of skill and courage in the surf community. What makes it one-of-a-kind? Audio
Fears deepen for Canterbury's shrinking lake
Lake Camp has been a summer recreational mecca for over half a century - but families fear it will be too dry to use this summer.
The Panel with Sue Bradford & James Elliot (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford & James Elliot discuss whether we should ban sandwich boards on footpaths, and if the river Seine will be clean enough for swimming… Audio
Two appeals over Auckland's Dome Valley landfill decision begin
Ngāti Whātua and Forest and Bird have both taken separate appeals to the Auckland High Court against the decision to allow the landfill consent to go ahead.
Experimental vineyard tries to find the perfect drop
The living lab will give scientists more insight into what happens underneath the ground.
'A lot of hype': Powers of plantain questioned
A new study has found research into the benefits of the common grazing herb on nitrogen leaching did not stand up to scrutiny in a NZ context.
US billionaire Peter Thiel ‘abandons’ Lake Wānaka lodge build
The PayPal co-founder and Donald Trump supporter had envisaged a private residential estate to accommodate up to 30 guests.
California wildfire explodes, becomes largest in US
The fire was the largest of dozens across the country that have burned more than two million acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Greens challenge maths on ag-tech fund
A Treasury letter shows total funding for the Accelerating New Mitigations Programme was reduced by $48 million, while the government claims emissions research has been boosted under its watch.
'The apocalypse is happening now' - Port Waikato residents
Port Waikato residents say they feel 'powerless' in the face of coastal erosion that is moving ever closer to their homes.
The pictures changing our text books on space
The most powerful telescope mankind has sent into orbit is opening up our understanding of how life began Audio
'See, feel, touch': How a riverside farm connects with community
A South Wairarapa riverside farm is turning into a rich classroom, offering lessons in science and the environment, maths, language, and legends of the land. Audio
Philippines rushes to stop oil spill with barriers
The Philippine Coast Guard is preparing to deploy floating barriers and suction hoses to contain an oil spill and prevent it from reaching the capital, Manila.
Campaigner warns world moving towards Pacific for deep sea minning
An advocate against deep sea mining says if action is not taken the world is "going to descend in the waters of the Pacific".
Two meteor showers set to peak - here's how to catch the stellar show
Star gazers will have the chance to view two impressive meteor showers at the end of the month. Video
Weekend Stuff: Lynda Hallinan
Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan has just returned from a trip to the US and talks to Jesse about some observations she made there about their gardens. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26 July 2024
On today's episode, Presbyterian Support Otago says it is open to a police investigation, after the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into abuse in care revealed the organisation destroyed the… Audio
Govt proposes changes to Marine and Coastal Area Act
The government is proposing legislation to nullify a Court of Appeal decision and amend the Marine and Coastal Area Act to so Māori will again need to prove they've had continuous exclusive use and… Audio
