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New Zealand's glaciers have shrunk by 29%
A New Zealand glacier expert sounding the alarm on climate change feels like she is yelling into the void as yet another study shows our glaciers are rapidly shrinking.
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The 'bulldozer' of a bill set to change gene editing laws
Changes are coming to gene editing laws. Whether they'll help future-proof our economy or ruin New Zealand's international reputation is up for debate.
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The 'bulldozer' of a bill set to change gene editing laws
Changes are coming to our gene editing laws. Whether they'll help future-proof our economy or ruin our international reputation is up for debate. Audio
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'Reset' needed with Cook Islands, Winston Peters says
Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with Cook Islands.
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High-profile journalists to go as NZME announces 30 job cuts
The New Zealand Herald owner is slashing roles across its newsrooms.
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A situation report on climate change
The past 25 months have shown alarming signs that a dramatic period of climate change is imminent. Audio
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Batteries - how to make them last longer
From massive power grids to tiny medical implants that keep our hearts beating, batteries are the backbone of modern technology. But how do we ensure they remain reliable? Audio
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Music with Kirsten Zemke: Songs with siblings
Audio 19 Feb 2025Kirsten joins Kathryn to talk about how siblings have capitalised on their music upbringing and created some famous collaborations and great tracks. Audio
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The companies quietly quitting climate schemes
Air NZ made headlines by announcing it wouldn't meet its target, but it's not alone.
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Callaghan shutdown: 'Trying to build a plane as we're falling off a cliff'
The mood at Callaghan Innovation is grim, scientists say, as they scramble to secure themselves new jobs, or head overseas.
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Shower Thoughts: Why do different countries use different shaped electrical sockets?
Master Electricians senior technical tutor Raymond Tancrel joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
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The Turning Point
ProgrammeA new generation of kaitiaki take on the challenge of protecting and restoring our natural environment. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Super genes: what are they and do we really need them?
Senior Lecturer Dr Sarah Flanagan is trying to understand super genes and if they are necessary to the future of a species. Audio
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Remembering the NZ-built computer
Analysis - The story of the Poly-1 has enduring lessons about research and innovation policy.
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The science of hair restoration
Dr Garsing Wong joins Emile Donovan to explain how hair transplants work, and the changing social attitudes to them. Audio, Gallery
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Destiny Church library protest 'intimidating and unacceptable' - police
About 30 adults and young children were forced to lock themselves in a room after protesters stormed an event being hosted by a drag king, Audio
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Council's strengths and weaknesses exposed in new report
An independent evaluation report into Otago Regional Council has revealed it needs to improve in a range of areas.
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Fighting over growth, forgetting to mention the plan
Much of Parliament's time so far this year has been spent on one very long debate, and not about legislation - but a plan for legislation.
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Science ed funding cuts bite: 'children missing out'
Audio 17 Feb 2025Science advocates say thousands of children around the country are missing out on important science education as funding cuts for outreach programmes bite. The last government cut spending on the… Audio
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The need for more effective winter flu jabs
World-renowned computational immuno-engineer Jacob Glanville talks about the risks of bird-flu and his work on flu vaccines. Audio
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Bong Joon Ho mocks Musk types, space travel in Mickey 17
The writer and director of the Oscar-winning 2019 hit Parasite returns to screens with a darkly comic take on the sci-fi genre. Video
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How scientists hope to predict the next big quake
Researchers from Otago, Victoria and Massey universities, along with GNS Science, establish a relationship to earthquake swarms and slow slip quakes along the Hikurangi subdication zone, but often…
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How often should you wash your towels?
Professor Elizabeth Scott joins Jim to chat about what your towel could be harbouring and how often you might like to wash it. Audio
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Iran officials probe killing of student which sparked protests
Iranian authorities are wary of a repeat of protests sparked in 2022 by the death in police custody of a young woman.
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Destiny Church's actions 'totally unacceptable,' Auckland mayor says after library protest
Around 30 adults and young children had to be barricaded into a room in a library in West Auckland this afternoon, when a group linked to Destiny Church tried to drown out a Pride Festival Event.
