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Taking on water - marine protection in Aotearoa
New Zealand once led the world in marine protection. Now it looks like we will fail to meet our international promise to protect 30 percent of our ocean estate by 2030. Why is stopping fishing so…
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Song lyrics have become simpler and more repetitive, study shows
Analysing over 12,000 songs across different genres, researchers found that the lyrics of popular music have also become more emotional and personal. Audio
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The well-worn path between Auditor-General and Parliament
The work of the Auditor-General’s office features often in this week’s select committee hearings at Parliament, and for good reason. Audio
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The well-worn path between Auditor-General and Parliament
The work of the Auditor-General’s office features often in this week’s select committee hearings at Parliament, and for good reason.
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Dame Susan Devoy: 'I grew up totally unaware of gender inequality'
Susan Devoy is a former squash world champion, Race Relations Commissioner and Celebrity Treasure Island contestant. In the new memoir Dame Susie D, she reflects on family life in Rotorua… Audio
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Music with Kirsten Zemke: Flute infusion
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to talk about how the flute can be used to maximum effect within songs. Audio
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Shower Thoughts: What's the difference between hand soap and dish soap?
It's all sudsy stuff, it all cleans - so why does dish soap feel so different on our hands than hand soap? Audio
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NZ to get its own total solar eclipse
An astronomer was so excited by the prospect of witnessing a total solar eclipse on his doorstep, he bought his house 10 years ago with it in mind. Audio
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Latest review should 'put to bed' methane debate, minister says
Analysis - The Climate Change Minister has defended the government's methane review, saying it will put the debate to bed. Experts say the science is already settled.
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World Netball rules out trans women from international competition
World Netball has just released a policy that rules trans women athletes out of international level competition.
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Wool keratin-based pigment attracts international interest
Products made from New Zealand's strong wool clip are set to colour the world.
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Niwa proposes to cut up to 90 jobs - union
The proposed cut amounts to about 13 percent of Niwa's workforce, the PSA says.
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Oral Questions for 9 April 2024
Questions to Ministers DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his Government's policies and actions? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's… Audio
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Excitement builds for 2028 total eclipse in NZ
With solar eclipse fever sweeping North America, and astronomers are already looking forward to a total eclipse that due to take place right here in Aotearoa in 2028.
New Zealand will experience its… Audio
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Up to 90 jobs to go at NIWA amid public sector cuts
Another raft of job cuts in the science sector has been confirmed as part of moves by the Government to prune back public sector spending.
The PSA has confirmed up to 90 jobs are to go at NIWA - the… Audio
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Michael Mosley: how to sleep better
Audio 9 Apr 2024Best-selling author Dr Michael Mosley thought he'd tried everything that might improve his insomnia. Then he joined a clinical sleep trial for the three-part SBS series Australia's Sleep Revolution… Video, Audio
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Dozens of jobs set to be axed at Commerce Commission
RNZ understands 35 to 40 jobs will be cut - around 10 percent of the ministry's workforce. Audio
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Latest public sector cuts an attack on science: PSA
The Public Service Association is calling the latest round of public sector job cuts an attack on science.
The Ministry for the Environment has announced it is calling for voluntary redundancies… Audio
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Millions witness total solar eclipse in North America
Millions of people across Mexico, the US and Canada have just witnessed a total solar eclipse.
The AP's Philip Crowther has been watching from the Indianapolis speedway.
Crowther spoke to Corin… Audio
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Watch live: Total solar eclipse over North America
The eclipse is being watched by millions across North America. Video
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Total solar eclipse passes over North America
Millions of people across Mexico, the US and Canada will be staring eagerly at the sky right about now, watching for the last total solar eclipse that will pass coast-to-coast across the continent for… Audio
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Ministry for the Environment asks for voluntary redundancies
It is the latest in a stream of government ministries cutting staff to save money.
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Outer space rendezvous with an asteroid heading towards earth
In the year 2182, an asteroid travelling between Mars and Jupiter right now, may end up on a collision course with planet earth. So NASA decided to pay it a visit. Dr Dante Lauretta is a planetary… Audio
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Expert Feature: Laundry Science
Today's expert is a very practical one, it's all about the science of doing laundry. If you'd like to know more about the different ways to approach this everyday task, we've got Emeritus Professor… Audio
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Solar eclipse offers a window into the universe's secrets
Eclipse fever is building in North America, but for some those minutes of darkness will be an opportunity for often impossible science experiments - a chance to unravel the secrets of our universe.
