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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.
'The outlook for this century is nothing short of grim' - academic
Climate change has been high on the agenda at this week's Insurance Council conference .
Aquaculture industry set to benefit from Fast Track bill
While environmental groups are crying foul over the Government's Fast Track Approval bill, it has received a support across a range of industries.
The legislation, which passed its first reading on… Audio
Insurance Council discusses challenge of climate change
The Insurance Council has been meeting in Auckland this week to discuss the challenge of responding to climate change.
Speakers agreed that moving away from flood-prone areas is necessary to reduce… Audio
Callaghan Innovation staff fear job cuts
Staff fear job cuts are coming at one of the country's top research organisations, Callaghan Innovation.
The Crown agency is holding a staff meeting Friday morning on what it calls a strategic… Audio
Shane Jones on Fast Track Approval bill
Environmentalists are shocked and worried that conservation estates could be home to new mines under the Fast Track Approval bill.
The legislation, which passed its first reading on Thursday, will… Audio
The university launching space students
Auckland University's new space centre will soon take control of a satellite that detects the world's worst methane emitters. Audio
A forager's guide to mushroom season
With the arrival of March, the nights are getting colder and the mornings are getting rainier: the perfect breeding ground for mushrooms. Audio
The ethical dilemma of mixing bodies with technology
Humans are merging their brains and nervous systems with technology, and it's predicted to create a raft of ethical and legal issues. Audio
DOC boss' blunt assessment of funding situation
Penny Nelson says every year they're having to do more with less - "the department is not currently financially sustainable".
'Red tape and green tape have held us back too long' - Chris Bishop
The Infrastructure Minister is not ruling out new mines being approved on DOC estates. Audio
Environmentalists slam new consent regime 'anti-nature' and "anti-democratic"
Environmentalists are crying foul over the government's new consenting regime arguing it's "anti-nature" and "anti-democratic". The coalition is introducing a revamped consenting scheme that gives a… Audio
Why there's a plea to look after urban soil
A new report highlights its key role in natural drainage and for green spaces in cities.
Northland solar farm now the largest solar installation in NZ
A new solar farm is up and running in Kaitaia, and it's pinched the crown as New Zealand's largest solar installation to date. Lodestone Energy managing director Gary Holden speaks to Jesse. Audio
Kina-nomics - The kina are taking over, what can we do?
Kina numbers are exploding on some of our reefs, decimating seaweed habitats. Could this problem be solved by eating them? Kate Evans investigates the potential of kina-nomics. Audio
Children missing out on thousands of words due to screen time
New research on how screen time affects children’s language development makes for sober reading. With family members now so often on devices, the average three-year-old could be missing out on… Audio
