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New Zealand faces 'uninsurable' future - expert
The sheer scale of the problem might only be solved by joining up with Australia, Martin Brook fears.
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Stuart Nash did not share confidential information with other donors, probe finds
A Cabinet Office report has cleared Stuart Nash of further confidentiality breaches but also flagged "lower level" concerns about the government appointment of one of his high school friends.
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Death Ray: the story of Victor Penny
In 1935, a series of extraordinary newspaper articles claimed a backyard inventor called Victor Penny was trying to build a Death Ray for the New Zealand government. But were these claims true? RNZ’s… Audio
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White Island Tours pleads guilty to amended Whakaari / White Island charges
White Island Tours has pleaded guilty to two amended charges, relating to the health and safety regime when Whakaari / White Island erupted in 2019.
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Making batteries last longer, and more organic
There are only two types of batteries in the world, and they have pretty limited life cycles. Audio
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New invention in Aotearoa could change medical imaging around the world
A Kiwi invention could be the next big thing in medical imaging. Audio
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Positive emotions in animals
Rats giggle. Dogs wag their tail. How do other animals express joy? You can't ask them, so researchers have to find other sneaky ways of figuring out animal emotions. Professor Ximena Nelson is… Audio
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Positive emotions in animals
Rats giggle. Dogs wag their tail. How do other animals express joy? You can't ask them, so researchers have to find other sneaky ways of figuring out animal emotions. Professor Ximena Nelson is…
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Our Changing World - Positive animal emotions
Kea are renowned for their intelligence and playfulness – but how do they express joy? Studying animal emotions can be tricky – you can't just ask them how they're feeling – but Professor Ximena… Audio
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Why turbulence is getting worse, sewer bots destroy mozzies
Audio 14 Jun 2023Science correspondent Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn to talk about why severe air turbulence is getting worse. A new study from the University of Reading took 40 years of observations from aircraft and… Audio
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University redundancies undermine Government's own science strategy - academic
Audio 14 Jun 2023An academic is warning cuts to university staff is short-sighted and will undermine the government's own science goals. Hundreds of academic jobs at the University of Otago and Victoria University of… Audio
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UFOs and extra-terrestrial life
Audio 13 Jun 2023They've long been a source of material for science fiction writers. But recent revelations by the US Government, including NASA, that there are some UAP unidentified anomalous phenomena, more… Audio
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How will ChatGPT impact te reo Māori? Data sovereignty experts weigh in
Te reo Māori and data sovereignty experts are raising a red flag when it comes to artificial intelligence - ChatGPT might be getting a little too good at te reo.
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Protein: You may need more than you’ve been told
How much protein do we need for optimal health? According to a growing body of evidence more than has been recommended in the past, writes Niki Bezzant.
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How dementia affects the brains of caregivers
Taking care of a family member with dementia is not only hard on the heart – it's also hard to get our heads around, says clinical psychologist Dasha Kiper. She explores the "neurological obstacles"… Audio
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The solar panel problems on farms, what new research is showing
A study is underway at Massey University to find the best way to integrate solar farming with livestock farming. The challenge here is to incorporate solar panels without disturbing the growth or… Audio
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Hipkins believes agreement on agricultural emissions plan still possible
The prime minister is meeting with agriculture sector leaders at Fieldays this week and still thinks it is possible to get an agreement on pricing agricultural emissions. Audio
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Preparing for the big quake on the Alpine Fault
New research on the South Island's Alpine Fault is helping communities prepare for the next big quake. Audio
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Preparing for the big quake on the Alpine Fault
New research on the South Island's Alpine Fault is helping communities prepare for the next big quake.
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Ban now in place to fight caulerpa spread
The government and mana whenua have put in place an anchoring ban to fight the growing threat of one of the world's most invasive marine seaweeds.
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Booming kekeno population prompts warning to drivers, dog owners
DOC wants people to keep an eye out for fur seals around New Zealand's coastlines and on coastal roads.
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Potential rethink on genetic modification gains attention from industries
Biotech and agritech firms are welcoming a potential rethink on genetic modification, saying New Zealand lags behind other countries where the practice is already common.
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Secondary teachers begin new round of industrial action
Rolling year levels of secondary students are being rostered home for the rest of the term as teachers begin another round of industrial action.
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National Party wants to give farmers more time before paying for emissions
National has announced its plan to reduce agricultural emissions, including pushing back the final deadline by which farmers have to start paying for them - and keeping them off the ETS.
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Expert feature: Mushrooms
This week's expert is all about fungi! Dr Mahajabeen Padamsee from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research joins Anna to talk about all things mushrooms. From foraging to the role they play in the ecosystem… Audio
