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Digital twins and beating hearts
There's nothing like a good birthday party, especially one filled with games and fun activities. The Auckland Bioengineering Institute might have missed their 20th birthday due to Covid-19, but they…
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Researchers aiming to make MRI scanners more accessible
Researchers in New Zealand, the US and South America have been working together for the better part of a decade on a transportable MRI scanner in the hopes of making it more accessible and… Audio
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Rise in dog attacks on wildlife - are 'lockdown puppies' to blame?
DOC is warning dog owners to be wary of their furry friends along the coastline this winter to curb an increase in attacks on wildlife.
In the last six months alone several yellow eyed and little… Video, Audio
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Council wants seabed mining banned in NZ
Seabed mining should be banned in New Zealand as any economic benefits won't outweigh the effects of "environmental vandalism", South Taranaki District Council says.
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Wanted: wakeful babes for study into kūmara's impact on the gut
University of Auckland researchers are investigating the benefits of kūmara on babies' microbiomes to see if the vegetable will boost sleep and immune development. Audio
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Net migration rebounds: but are arrivals going where we need them?
Migration numbers have returned to pre-Covid levels. But are these migrants going where we need them to? Kathryn discusses with Professor Paul Spoonley, Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Honorary… Audio
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The invisible carbon sink absorbing CO2 emissions
Scientists have discovered that fungi which live on roots absorb roughly one-third of our planet's annual carbon emissions.
Their report published in Current Biology looks at how mycorrhizal fungi… Audio
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Artificial Intelligence and geography
What do Artificial Intelligence and geography have in common? Nights regular Louise Richards, Vice President of the New Zealand Geographical Society, and Angus Dowell, PhD Candidate from the… Audio
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Dam in Kherson partially destroyed, flooding southern Ukraine war zone
A vast Soviet-era dam in the Russian controlled part of southern Ukraine has been blown up, unleashing a flood of water across the war zone, with both Ukrainian and Russian forces blaming each other.
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Apple's Vision Pro pricey, but likely to usurp Meta's Quest headset - expert
The director of an Auckland virtual reality studio expects Apple's new gadget to be a game-changer. Audio
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The Panel with Verity Johnson and Peter Dunne (Part 2)
Audio 6 Jun 2023Today on part two of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Verity Johnson and Peter Dunne discuss science and STEM needing to focus on excellence and high performance. Plus, they discuss how to make homes… Audio
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Under the Weather - a forecast for Aotearoa in Climate Change
We have always enjoyed Goldilocks climate in New Zealand, not too hot and not too cold. But the weather so many of us grew up with is gone says Professor James Renwick, Victoria University's senior… Audio
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Alpine Fault quake is coming, ready or not
Inhabitants of the shakiest part of Aotearoa's shaky isles are readier than ever for the overdue big one.
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The science behind the rare genetic mutation that set Kathleen Folbigg free
Extensive scientific and and medical evidence proved to be key to settling Kathleen Folbigg free, 20 years after the Australian was convicted of killing her four children.
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Living better and longer is easy if you follow some basic rules, says longevity expert
Want to live a longer, healthier life? Get moving, eat a bit less and pay attention to your emotional wellness, says to a leading expert on the science of longevity. Audio
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How NZ's own law helped Australia win the Manuka Honey trademark war
Analysis - The mānuka honey trademark case shows how Aotearoa New Zealand's law lacks substantive protections for Māori intellectual property rights, writes David Jefferson.
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Fifteen Pasifika on NZ King's Birthday Honours List
Paediatrician Teuila Percival heads the list of Pacific recipients in the New Zealand King's Birthday Honours List for 2023.
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The man spending 100 days underwater
Joseph Dituri has spent 95 days in a metal cabin just off the coast of Florida, 9.1m below the ocean's surface. The biomedical engineer has smashed through the previous record of 73 days spent… Audio
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King's Birthday Honours: Kiwis recognised for service across fields from business to sport
A total of 182 people have received King's Birthday Honours for their service to the community or as recognition of their achievements.
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Massive Tasman Sea underwater landslide may have caused 70m tsunami on North Island west coast
A massive landslide under the Tasman Sea a million years ago may have caused a 70m tsunami along parts of the North Island. Video
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King's Birthday Honours: Queen Camilla and former PM receive highest honours
Keeping with tradition, Queen Camilla has received the highest honour, being made an additional member of The Order of New Zealand.
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Doctors, journalist and former mayor among Kiwis honoured
A burns surgeon who helped victims of the Whaakari/White Island tragedy is one of many New Zealanders recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
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Programme aims to apply a 'Māori lens to data' in online world
A data apprenticeship programme has been launched in the Manawatū to help Māori in the region enhance their data capabilities.
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Andre Solo: Your sensitivity is your superpower.
Audio 4 Jun 2023Are you sensitive, maybe overly sensitive, you think? There's a new book for you, it's called 'Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World'. Audio
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Zazie Todd: More cat chat
Animal behaviour expert Zazie Todd is back again. This time to talk cats. Audio
