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Cleaning up an entire coastline - alone
Melissa Lieser plans to walk 33km to clean up every beach from Ōwhiro Bay to Oriental Bay.
Call for review of drinking water standard
It comes after Greenpeace said drinking water in several towns had nitrates at levels linked to an increased risk of premature and underweight births.
'Right time, right place' - meteor captured on camera
A meteor that flashed across the dark Tauranga sky over the weekend was captured on security camera.
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Nalini Baruch (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Allan Blackman and Nalini Baruch discuss a possibly early end for the Te Huia train's trial period and the shocking finds at a recent beach… Audio
Tensions grow as China ramps up mining for green tech
China has taken big stakes in mines across the world extracting minerals vital to the green economy.
What's the ideal balance of daily activity for optimal health?
An international research team has analysed over 2,000 people's behaviours within a 24-hour day to determine the optimal amount of time we should spend sitting, sleeping, standing and being physically… Audio
Callaghan Innovation begins consultation on cost-cutting measures
The government science agency's chief executive says it is proposing to refocus on its core functions to help relieve cost pressures.
A fast track to unprecedented power
The new fast-track approvals bill has been described as 'government by amateurs', with no checks and balances Audio
Nova explosion could give insight into where we come from
Star gazers are set for a treat any day now as a star system 3000 light years is on the verge of lighting up. Audio
Time ticking down for next nova explosion
Every eighty years, a nova 3,000 light years away called T Coronae Borealis spectacularly erupts, appearing as a new star in the sky. Audio
Fast-track bill could affect NZ's reputation
The ministers responsible for green-lighting major projects need to be open about potential conflicts of interest, says Transparency International. Audio
Global sustainability standards impact NZ exports
Exporters are under pressure to meet international standards on climate change adopted in major markets.
Recycling construction waste, a joint initiative in Nelson
In Nelson, thanks to a joint venture, the amount of construction waste ending up in landfill is being greatly reduced. CEO of the Nelson Environment Centre, Anton Drazevic, speaks to Jesse. Audio
The tiny spiders that might be as smart as mammals
Portia jumping spiders may have an IQ similar to mammals, a researcher says. Audio
Green hydrogen developments promise a lower carbon future
It's hoped a new GNS Science lab can crack open the door to cheaper green hydrogen production Audio
Seal pups and penguin chicks exposed to more UV in Antarctica
![[Weddell Sea, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica] A nursery group of Emperor penguin chicks, huddled together, looking around. A breeding colony. (Photo by David Schultz / Mint Images / Mint Images via AFP)](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--WH-ydhV6--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1692902178/4L3QHNK_074_8072_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
Longer-lasting ozone holes over Antarctica expose the pups and chicks to much more UV.
Thousands of beehives lost to Cyclone Gabrielle, keepers say
For the autumn season, natural disasters were the underlying cause of many losses, according to a survey.
David Robson: Could your anxiety be your superpower?
David Robson is an award-winning science writer specialising in the extremes of the human brain, body and behaviour. Audio
Support growing for granting ecosystems legal personhood, researchers say
Researchers from Otago University have been studying how legal rights for the environment differ around the world. Audio
Much of NZ 'dotted' with little-known volcanoes, scientist reveals
Saturday Morning - Many people do not know Northland was built on a volcanic field, while the Otago Peninsula is "one big volcanic complex". Audio
