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Proof of pre-dinosaur creatures found in NZ
A 246-million-year-old fossil discovered in Canterbury upends long-standing theories about Earth's natural history, researchers say.
Seals and their 'silly season', what to expect
Its around this time of year that young seals spread their flippers. Whether it's in a KFC parking lot or the hand tools section of Bunnings, the wee pups really get around and potentially get… Audio
Invasive seaweed proves elusive for divers
The patch of caulerpa was found north of Auckland during routine surveillance.
Budget cuts mean NZ may struggle to meet its climate obligations
A long list of cuts to climate and environment-related areas means the government risks damaging its global reputation, an academic says.
What to expect from 'seal silly season'
Vomiting in public, snoozing on busy roads, hanging out in KFC car parks, and waking up on strangers' couches - just some of the antics seals could get up to.
Happy pastries and grumpy cars: Exploring face pareidolia
According to the Queensland University of Technology study, people detect happy faces faster, and people are more likely to rate 'feminine' faces as happy - even when those faces are not human. Audio
Jobs for Nature workers hope programme will carry on despite funding running out
Jobs are in limbo and environmental gains set to be lost as the programme nears its end date. Audio
The environmental consumer contradiction, policy change needed
Many of us now consider the environment when we make a new purchase - choosing the brand with the recyclable bottle, the low carbon footprint or even just a nice picture of a dolphin on the bottle. Audio
Alison Pouliot: The hidden kingdom of fungi
The concept of biodiversity is often thought to be flora and fauna - but there's another 'F' word... fungi, which comprises a third forgotten kingdom. Audio
Turning the Tide | Trailer
Turning the Tide highlights the work of researchers, kaitiaki, and communities as they collaborate to improve the health of Aotearoa New Zealand’s moana. Video
Carbon cash or carbon crash? $700 million of permits in jeopardy
The government's unlikely to bring in the $700 million worth of carbon permits it promised would offset tax cuts. RNZ's climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
'Leave Pākiri out of it': Battle over over sand mining at beach
A battle over sand mining at a north Auckland beach has found a new arena at select committee hearings into the government's proposed law.
Spiderman's Web
Spiderman swings from the top of New York's high-rises, fighting crime and beating super-villains. But could spider silk really hold up a full-grown man? Dr Paul Hume and Bryan Crump discuss the super… Audio
Feedback on E coli, nutrient and sediment runoff sought in Taranaki
Taranaki locals are being asked to have their say on developing new targets for the region's rivers and streams.
Report reveals climate change risks in Kāpiti
It is recommended the district crafts an adaption plan to address challenges posed by the changing climate.
Volunteers plant 500 plants at ecologically significant Pātea saltmarsh
Protecting the saltmarsh - a habitat to birds, fish and reptiles - is essential to maintaining biodiversity, advocates say.
Pest control apprenticeship programme seeks funding to continue
An apprenticeship programme helping people into pest control has wrapped up with concerns the industry may face another skills shortage without more support.
The headlines we didn’t read
Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science. Audio
Fishing rule changes welcomed by WWF
A conservation group says commercial fishing changes are a win for the protection of seabirds.
Aggressive pest plant discovered in Hawke's Bay
The plant can prevent native species from establishing and block drains, causing flooding.
