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A design to the rescue - Areef Shaik on his version of lifejackets for use in India
Floods in India claimed hundreds of lives this monsoon season, but an Indian expat in New Zealand is hoping his new invention will help bring the toll down. Produced by William Ray.
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Baghdad was once sophisticated, cosmopolitan and at the centre of civilisation – Richard Fidler
Audio 17 Sep 2023Richard Fidler speaks with Jack Tame about The Book of Roads and Kingdoms, bringing to life the dazzling cosmopolitan culture of Baghdad during Islam's Golden Age. A highlight of the 2023 Auckland… Audio
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Prof Kevin Tracey: How vagus nerve stimulation will revolutionise medicine
It won't be too long before electronic vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is helping to treat inflammatory illness, says bioelectronic medicine specialist Kevin Tracey. Audio
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Dr. David Cox: How to best keep hydrated
With summer on the horizon, we talk to neuroscientist and journalist, Dr David Cox to find out how much we should drink every day, and what we should be drinking. Audio
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Julia Ebner: how extremist ideas are taking over
UK counter-extremism expert Julia Ebner thinks we are at the beginning of a digital dark age. QAnon proponents run for U.S. Congress, neo-fascists win elections in Europe, and celebrity influencers… Audio
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Sneeze season could be worse in 2023 thanks to El Niño
The hay fever season is approaching and experts say it could be worse than usual. El Niño is expected to kick pollen production into overdrive. Felix Walton has more. Audio
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'We want the world's best talent': Luxon targets international bright sparks
A visa for graduates from the world's top 100 universities and another for those with specialist tech skills are part of National's plan to help rebuild the economy.
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Government invests nearly $250m in projects that boost NZ's growth and innovation
The Endeavour Fund will support 68 smart ideas and research programmes that have the potential to help the economy, environment and society.
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Action demanded on diseases at Paciifc health summit
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and heart disease are the leading public health problems in the Pacific, say health experts. Audio
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Two mysterious, gift wrapped galaxies spotted by Australian radio telescope
Searching through a catalogue of more than 600 galaxies, Nathan Deg stumbled upon two that seemed perfectly gift-wrapped.
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Earth 'well outside safe operating space for humanity' - study
The Earth's life-support systems are facing greater risks and uncertainties than ever before, with most major safety limits already crossed as a result of planet-wide human interventions, according to…
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Who teaches our teachers?
Are our teachers getting the best education, before getting in front of the classroom? A new report by the think tank The New Zealand Initiative says the current university model of teacher education… Audio
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The Great Ireland vs New Zealand Bird-off: Part 2
The Great Ireland vs. New Zealand Bird-off returns for part 2 to decide once and for all which island nation boasts the best birds. Our avian aficionados return to argue their case in front of judge… Audio
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The Great Ireland vs New Zealand Bird-off: Part 2
The Great Ireland vs. New Zealand Bird-off returns for part 2 to decide once and for all which island nation boasts the best birds. Our avian aficionados return to argue their case in front of judge…
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Quantum research centre to get $12 million funding boost
Te Whai Ao - The Dodds-Wall Centre will receive $12 million over the next five years to allow Aotearoa to be part of the quantum revolution.
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Our Changing World – Feathers will fly: Bird-off part 2
It's time to ruffle some feathers: Our avian aficionados are back for part 2 of the Great Ireland vs. New Zealand Bird-off. Claire Concannon judges two bird nerds' top selections across multiple… Audio
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Bookmarks with Dr Julie Blommaert
For Bookmarks today we meet Dr Julie Blommaert, a genetic scientist working with snapper so the species can survive for future generations to enjoy. She talks to Jesse about what she likes to read… Audio
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Pacific nations 'acting to stay in line with China' over Fukushima wastewater issue - analyst
Some Pacific Island nations who oppose Japan's Fukushima treated nuclear wastewater release are "acting to stay in line with China", a former US intelligence expert says. Audio
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Regional labour schemes causing issues for Pacific healthcare
Pacific labour mobility schemes are being blamed for making it easier for nurses to leave their countries and take up employment opportunities as aged care workers in New Zealand and Australia. Audio
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Plant based cheese development
Dr Debashree Roy recently won the Falling Walls Lab Aotearoa New Zealand competition for their innovative, patented technology for making protein-enriched plant-based cheeses. She speaks to Jesse. Audio
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Young inventors addressing inequalities in NZ
From a urine testing kit for elite athletes, to a washer-dryer that requires no electricity ; and a specialised face shield to protect doctors from radiation. We meet three young inventors, finalists… Audio
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Nasa finds tantalising sign of possible life on faraway world
Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope may have discovered tentative evidence of a sign of life on a faraway planet.
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Access to dental services, more teachers: Ruatoria on the election
Touring the East Cape to find out what's on people's minds pre-election; in Ruatoria it's better access to dental services and more teachers. Audio
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HPV self-testing rolls out across New Zealand
A home test to detect HPV - the human papilloma virus - is being rolled out this week in New Zealand. Researcher Dr Kendall Stevenson, from Te Tatai hauora o Hine - the National Centre for Women's… Audio
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Pacific news in brief for September 12
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
