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AI used in the fight for pest eradication
Artificial intelligence is being used to boost conservation efforts, making the fight for total pest eradication both quicker and easier. New traps developed by local companies can distinguish between… Audio
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If the govt wants science to have an economic impact, it has to fund it
Opinion - Success will depend on how they are implemented and, most of all, on the sector receiving sufficient funding.
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Sharp rise needed in emissions target to help avoid 'crises', advocates say
The government is expected to reveal its next climate change target tonight, amid scrutiny from the international community.
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Government set to reveal NZ's climate targets beyond 2030
The government is required under the Paris Agreement to report progress on adaptation and on contributions to reducing emissions today.
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Two Wellington students honoured to represent New Zealand at science fair in US
Two Wellington students have been selected to represent New Zealand at the 'Olympics' of Science and Engineering Fairs in the United States. Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 30 January 2025
On today's episode, a Green Party MP has accused some government ministers of being, quote "outwardly racist and xenophobic", and he's called on the Prime Minister and Parliament's Speaker to take… Audio
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Robert F. Kennedy Jnr's trip to Samoa in 2019 under the spotlight
Returning to our story on Robert F Kennedy Jnr - who has been questioned on his involvement in the measles outbreak in Samoa in senate hearings. Vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris spoke to Ingrid… Audio
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Two Wellington students selected to represented NZ at Science and Engineering Fairs in US
Two school students have been given the opportunity of a lifetime, to represent New Zealand at the "Olympics" of Science and Engineering Fairs in the United States. Year 13 Wellington College student… Audio
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Trapping smarter, not harder
Using cameras, AI and a networking system, a team in Queenstown are trialling 'smart' traps to help them battle predators in difficult-to-reach areas.
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No signs of kauri dieback in Auckland's Hunua Ranges
There's some good news for Auckland's Hunua Ranges - the latest survey shows there are no signs of kauri dieback. Auckland Council's Principal Biosecurity Advisor Dr Sarah Killick spoke to Ingrid… Audio
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Our Changing World's Claire Concannon
Emile Donovan is joined by the brain behind RNZ's premiere science podcast. Audio
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Common sense or nerve-wracking? First speed reduction reversal coming into effect
Drivers on State Highway 2 Featherston to Masterton will be the first to travel on a road where the speed limit is going back up. Audio
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Reversing speed limit reductions will lift economy - PM
Blanket speed limit reductions introduced by Labour will start changing, beginning with State Highway Two in the Wairarapa. A total of 38 sections of state highways will revert to their previous… Audio
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Our Changing World: Smart traps
On Our Changing World, Claire Concannon heads to the Wye Valley just outside Queenstown.
The Southern Lakes Sanctuary project is setting up a new smart trap network there, the fourth they’ve built… Audio
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Southland company preparing for moon mission
In a few weeks' time, Southland company "Space Ops NZ" will play a crucial role in landing a new spacecraft on the moon. The company will use its 30-meter antenna to guide a spacecraft to the moon, in… Audio
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Trump's decision to withdraw US from Paris accord 'totally irresponsible'
PNG's Prime Minister James Marape has asked President Donald Trump to reconsider pulling out of the Paris Agreement.
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Science: Carbon sinks turn into source, cancer dyes and storm
Audio 29 Jan 2025Physicist Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn for an update on the world of science. Audio
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Roundup tops ACC list for herbicide injuries
ACC has accepted 359 claims for injuries involving Roundup since 1990 and a further 20 where its active ingredient, glyphosate was named.
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Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight than ever before
Atomic scientists have moved their Doomsday Clock closer to midnight than ever before, citing Russian nuclear threats amid the war in Ukraine, the military use of AI and climate change.
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Millions feast eyes on world's smelliest flower
The Amorphophallus titanum, nicknamed Putricia, attracted over 20,000 physical visitors keen to lay their noses on its infamous smell before wilting and collapsing a few days later - while over one… Audio
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Lessons from La Palma helping to predict volcanic eruptions
Learning how to predict where Auckland's next volcano might pop up Audio
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Was the Mangawhai storm a tornado? Here's what science tells us
Explainer: The wind speed of the Mangawhai tornado is similar to one that's occurred before - RNZ has been looking at what we know so far.
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The science of antivenom
Despite being home to a whole cast of creepy crawlies, barely anyone has died from a spider bite in Australia in decades. We have antivenom to thank. Audio
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Puzzling fossils unearthed in China may rewrite the human story
A cache of human-like fossils from China has perplexed scientists for decades, defying explanation or categorization.
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Language-immersion schools among 7 charter schools set to open
Seven charter schools are expecting to open in the coming weeks with intakes ranging from six to 60 pupils.
