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Four things to watch when census data comes out this week
Analysis - The first data from the will be released on Wednesday - and we will see how successful - or not - it was.
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Man made structures causing issues for freshwater wildlife
Research is underway on the barriers on the West Coast which are stopping young freshwater fish travelling upstream to feed grow into adult fish. Audio
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Consistency across teacher training needed, Labour warns, as $53m plan announced
The Opposition says it backs the government's teacher training plan but warns that an overview of the training industry is needed. Audio
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Experts fly over Whakaari / White Island amid volcanic activity
Cloud cover has impacted monitoring of the island following a number of small eruptions, so a plane will fly over so experts can observe the volcanic activity. Audio
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Whakaari White Island volcanic alert level raised
Volcanologists are closely monitoring Whakaari White Island after it started erupting on Friday. GNS volcanologist Geoff Kilgour spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Recreating Ringworld
In Larry Niven's 1970 science fiction novel, Louis Wu and his companions crash land on a rotating ring world constructed by aliens. Dr Chris Bumby and Bryan Crump discuss whether we might one day… Audio
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The myth of daily bathing
There's no intrinsic health benefit to showering daily - in fact, it can even be bad for you, Matilda Welin tells Jim Mora. Audio
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Regional Wrap: The world’s steampunk capital
Audio 26 May 2024Each week, Culture 101 puts the spotlight on a different region in Aotearoa for the weekly Regional Wrap. This week we’re in the steampunk capital of the world - Oamaru. Audio
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Diversifying video games through creative writing
Audio 26 May 2024Gamers with a passion for creative writing can merge their interests in Aotearoa's only creative writing paper dedicated to video games. Audio
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Rocket Lab puts first of two NASA polar satellites into space
The craft lifted off from Mahia Peninsula just before 7.15pm on Saturday. Video
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The surprising way Mars affects our oceans
A study from the University of Sydney has revealed a surprising link between Mars and Earth. The gravitational interaction between the two planets drives a 2.4-million-year cycle of global warming -… Audio
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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
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Taking regular breaks from the Keto Diet may be the key
A trial involving mice suggest the keto diet might accelerate organ ageing, which would raise the risk of conditions like heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes. However, switching mice back to a… Audio
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Boaties urged to avoid waters around Whakaari/ White Island
GNS Science said another minor eruption happened on Saturday morning and the aviation colour code had been raised to orange.
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Whakaari / White Island alert level lowered after minor eruption
Scientists have lowered the volcanic activity level for Whakaari / White Island after a minor eruption. Video
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Why do we clap?
At the Cannes Film Festival, standing ovations can last for more than 10 minutes. But what drives humans to smack our hands together? Video
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Whakaari volcano activity jumps after minor eruption
Residents have been watching smoke and ash rise from the island. Audio
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Warning over bird flu as Australia confirms first human case
New Zealand must urgently get ready for a strain causing concern overseas, public health experts say.
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Children using updated Reading Recovery make double normal progress - research
A report shows the government is canning Reading Recovery just as changes to the long-standing programme have ensured it doubles young children's reading progress.
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Research into cross-cultural patterns in music & language
Audio 24 May 2024Singing researchers have been investigating cross-cultural patterns in music and language. Video, Audio
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Can't get your HRT patch? What's going on and what you can do
"I feel tearful and worried"- one woman fears a return of brain fog and sudden onsets of rage if she can't fill her prescription.
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Venom and the Spiderman Symbiote
Symbiotes are extraterrestrial parasites that appear in the Marvel Comics Spiderverse. In particular, Venom is a symbiote who attaches to journalist Eddie Brock. Dr Paul Hume chats with Bryan Crump… Audio
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War in space: US Space Force looks to tie in allies, including NZ
Analysis - Space is going off, and we're involved.
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Call a mathematician, we've got a Monty Hall problem
During the Nights quiz, when eliminating one of the three options, we encountered the classic Monty Hall problem. If given the opportunity, should you switch your choice? Audio
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25 minutes to escape tsunami
Whakatāne needs to prepare for an earthquake and tsunami similar to the 2011 Japan event which killed 20,000, scientist says.
