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Southern Ocean acts as carbon sink - but for how long?
New Zealand scientists are getting closer to helping to solve one of the most important mysteries of global warming.
A giant carbon sink in the Southern Ocean is buying valuable time in the fight to… Audio
Researchers aim to detect deadly bird flu early
Scientists in Aotearoa are planning environmental sampling to act as an early alert system for a highly infectious strain of bird flu.
The strain has killed millions of birds and marine mammals… Audio
'Biotechnology is all around us' - molecular biologist Revel Drummond
New Zealand has one of the most restrictive systems in the world when it comes to gene editing - but that could be all about to change. Audio
Why Northlanders are being asked to take photos of high tides
The citizen scientist project aims to help monitor the impact of sea level rise into the future.
Hunting for New Zealand's 10th meteorite
It's been 20 years since the last meteorite was found in NZ. But the next could be sitting on Grandpa's back step. Audio
Strong wind delays removal work in Bluecliffs, state of emergency extended
The state of emergency has been extended until 17 March while work gets underway to remove material from an old dump site - which could contain explosives and asbestos.
The hunt for New Zealand's tenth meteorite
An organisation of obsessed enthusiasts known collectively as Fireballs Aotearoa is launching a nationwide search for New Zealand's tenth meteorite. Retired farmer and meteorite enthusiast Steve Wynn… Audio
Anger as climate removed from transport plan
"The 60s have called Simeon Brown and they want their transport plan back," a critic of the government's shake-up says. Audio
100 new ocean species discovered in New Zealand
Scientists on an expedition to the Bounty Trough off New Zealand have discovered about 100 new or potentially new ocean species.
Oliver Steeds explores the depths of the planet
Oliver Steeds began his career as a journalist and documentary filmmaker, gaining a public profile for his adventurous spirit. Audio
Cutting edge technology helps the IRD nab fraudsters
Data released by Inland Revenue shows a new multi-million dollar technology upgrade is making a big difference in curbing tax fraud. Audio
Earthquake testing in a giant shaking lab in China
New Zealand engineers and researchers have been in Shanghai to test low-impact solutions for earthquake resilience. Audio
Climate change not a strategic priority for transport policy
Climate change is no longer a 'strategic priority' under the government's new draft policy statement on land transport.
This means that once in force, Waka Kotahi and other decision-makers would not… Audio
Invasive turtles make home in Waikato waterways
Visitors to Hamilton gardens can go reptile spotting at Turtle Lake, so named after its population of abandoned pet red-eared slider turtles.
Unfortunately, they are one of the world's worst invasive… Audio
Recycling changes: 'It takes a while for the public to catch on'
Milk bottle tops and aerosol cans are not welcome in the recycle bin, but pizza boxes are fine - so long as the pizza has been removed.
Volcanologist Graham Leonard: all about ash
The plumes of ash that can accompany volcanic eruptions are spectacular, but often damaging, in multiple and surprising ways. Most people think what comes out is like fire ash, but volcanic ash is… Audio
The art of ice
All ice is not created equal, and the ice created by Conor Whale is top-shelf stuff. Audio
One person left behind: Resident ignores evacuation
A township preparing to evacuate under a state of emergency will not be completely empty when the last car rolls out.
Critter of the Week Fischer’s egg fungus
Summer is officially over and Autumn has begun. It's a time of year that fungi lovers across the country get excited about as all sorts of weird and wonderful fruiting bodies emerge out of the dark… Audio
‘Very stressed’: Bluecliffs residents unhappy over evacuation
The small hamlet at the mouth of the Waiau River - 10km from Tūātapere in Southland - has been under a state of emergency since 8 February in the wake of ongoing erosion problems.
