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PM denies knowledge of declined Dunedin flood risk mitigation plan
Otago floods destruction is "devastating", the PM says, but he was unaware of a government-declined plan to reduce risk to residents. Audio
The science of cloning
A Montana man has been fined $20,000 USD and sent to jail for six months after cloning a giant Kyrgystani sheep and selling its offspring to be used for trophy hunting. Audio
Scientist debunks 'Blue Zones', snares Ig Noble gong
The secret to longevity in the so-called Blue Zones of the world owes more to dodgy record keeping than a healthy lifestyle, a scientist says. Audio
Opponents fume over a 'zombie project' brought back to life
Trans-Tasman Resources wants to mine 50 million tonnes of sea bed a year for 30 years, and it's just been included on the fast-track projects list.
The secret to longevity is rubbish file keeping
Stockholm has the Nobel Prize, given out to scientists and global leaders who make major contributions to humankind. Boston has the Ig Nobel Prize, as in ignoble, honoring research that makes people… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
In today's episode, while the clean-up in Dunedin is underway, a local MP says a plan to buy-out flood-prone South Dunedin properties was skuppered by the current government, Samoan locals are… Audio
Samoan locals concerned over environmental impact after HMNZS Manawanui sinks
Samoan locals are concerned about the environmental impacts the HMNZS Manawanui sinking will have on the local eco system. Manu Percival spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Cattle disease detection invention takes students to Paris
A team of students is heading to the world stage with a device they've invented to help with faster detection of a disease common in dairy cattle.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
On today's episode, the Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu, the government has… Audio
NZ First won't say if it backs crucial action to meet Paris Target
The climate change minister has admitted there's no way to meet NZ's commitments under the Paris Agreement without buying help.
Greenpeace on government's list of projects for Fast-Track
Greenpeace is appalled that the Government's list of fast-track projects contains ventures the courts have already rejected because of the potential environmental damage they could cause. Executive… Audio
Oil from HMNZS Manawanui washes up on beaches in Samoa
Manu Percival is on the south coast of Samoa's main island, Upolu, near where the HMNZS Manawanui ran aground and sunk. Precival spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Alarm over list of fast-track projects
Critics point to a lack of environmental protections while the government calls the 149 projects a key part of rebuilding the economy. Audio
Oil extends along Samoan cost after Navy ship sinks
Samoan locals say oil from the shipwreck extends several kilometres along the coast. Manu Percival from the South Coast of Samoa's main island Upolu spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Defence Minister Judith Collins on sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
The Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu. Minister of Defence Judith Collins… Audio
Aucklanders asked for ideas on how to protect environment
New introduced species, like myrtle rust and caulerpa, are wreaking havoc - but should we even address those risks in the future?
How comfy are your insoles?
Given insoles vary widely in price, AUT is looking for people to trial a bunch of different insoles for five weeks to see which ones are rated tops. Audio
Argue with Science
Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science. Audio
New housing development will see loss of Kerikeri's eucalyptus trees
A major new housing development in central Kerikeri will change the face of the Bay of Islands town by removing its distinctive, 90-year-old eucalyptus backdrop.
Fighting antibiotic resistance
How can phages, the viruses of bacteria, be used to reduce agrichemical and antibiotic use? Dr Heather Hendrickson explains. Audio
