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'Shaky' times for scientific research as Our Land and Water challenge set to end
The gains made in agricultural science over the past decade could slow as the government funding tap runs dry, the programme's director says.
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Callaghan Innovation urge Govt to prevent job cuts
Staff at research organisation Callaghan Innovation are urging the government to prevent job cuts they say will put scientific expertise in peril.
In a letter to the Research, Science and Innovation… Audio
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Methane science already settled, watchdog says
Politicians could save money by using "comprehensive" research that's already been done - twice, economist says.
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Watchdog questions Government's revisiting of methane targets
Parliament's environment watchdog is questioning the benefit of the Government revisiting the science of methane targets.
The Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says an independent panel of experts… Audio
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Companies 'not interested' in public-private partnerships for schools
Construction suppliers are worried about the risk involved in building and operating schools, according to official advice.
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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.
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Good News: Stories that cheered us up this week
The Running of the Sheep returns and a classroom resource that helps children detect misinformation in this week's round-up of the most uplifting stories published by RNZ.
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New Zealand to be promoted as space tech destination
A US space industry event is to hear about why space-related businesses should set up shop in New Zealand.
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Aminé Ramer: the vital role of the music supervisor
Audio 7 Apr 2024If you think of your favourite film, chances are there’s a pivotal scene driven by music or a killer soundtrack. Either way, you can thank the work of a music supervisor. Audio
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From Marx and Austen to stranded in an airport: Jonathan Dove on keeping opera relevant
“If opera doesn’t tell stories about right now or about who we are now, then eventually it’s just going to die out,” British composer Jonathan Dove tells Culture 101’s Mark Amery.
Jonathan Dove… Audio
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Succession: Love, Ethics, and the Power of Pills
Audio 7 Apr 2024Lucy Prebble, the BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Emmy award-winning writer behind HBO's drama Succession, talks about her play, The Effect. Audio
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The real Alan Bates tells his story
Audio 7 Apr 2024Nearly 1000 British sub-postmasters were wrongly prosecuted or convicted of theft, false accounting and fraud, due to a faulty computer system. The story of the scandal is told in the TV drama Mr… Audio
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Apple cider vinegar: helpful or harmful?
If you're even mildly interested in health and you're on social media, you've probably seen someone promoting the benefits of apple cider vinegar. Are these for real?
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Independent panel to review 2050 methane target, government announces
Ministers say agriculture's contribution to climate change targets need to be "fair and appropriate" compared to other sectors.
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New cause of asthma damage revealed
UK scientists say they have found a new cause behind much of the damage asthma causes.
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New research helps shorten 'diagnostic odyssey' for rare disorders
A new project has been completed which will make the sometimes decades-long process of diagnosis an easier one. Audio
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Knife found at scene of deadly Gisborne brawl
Detectives say it is among a large number of items that have been.
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New research finds marine protected areas benefit communities
The study found MPAs are economically beneficial to both fishing and tourism as Palau plans to shrink its marine sanctuary in bid to improve commercial fisheries revenue. Audio
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Rock lobster industry voluntarily lowers quota to aid fishery's recovery
Habitats of the Gisborne spiny rock lobster have been impacted by increased sediment deposition as a result of extreme weather including recent cyclones.
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'Incredibly rich resource' loses govt funding
Funding for a major study following the lives of more than 6000 Kiwi children since 2009 has ended and the government is considering its future.
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Defence Minister talks AUKUS in meeting with top US military contractor
Officials told the minister that Honeywell International, which holds billions of dollars in US navy, army and air force contracts, wants to invest to grow in the region.
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How to avoid daylight savings wreaking havoc on your sleep cycle
Sleep cycle expert Guy Warman shares a few tips to make those earlier mornings next week a bit more bearable. Audio
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Proposed anti-gang laws: What you need to know
We've been hearing a lot about anti-gang measures, with new legislation going through Parliament. RNZ is here to explain what it's all about.
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How did the new history curriculum fare in its first year?
Many are enjoying the new curriculum, according to a review, but teachers want more help deciding what to teach. Audio
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Venki Ramakrishnan on the science of ageing
Audio 4 Apr 2024Frustrated by the excessive hype around anti-ageing, molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan presents the facts in his new book Why We Die: The New Science of Ageing and the Quest for Immortality. With… Audio
