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Convicted for science
Italian seismologist Giulio Selvaggi is visiting New Zealand to talk about his experience of being first convicted, and then acquitted, of manslaughter following a deadly earthquake in the Italian… Audio
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Convicted for science
Italian seismologist Giulio Selvaggi is visiting New Zealand to talk about his experience of being first convicted, and then acquitted, of manslaughter following a deadly earthquake in the Italian…
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Marlborough residents warned of tsunami risks
A major tsunami in the Marlborough Sounds would be catastrophic and residents need to be more aware of the risks, the Marlborough District Council says.
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Vanuatu Tsunami warning system almost in
A tsunami warning system for the Vanuatu capital, Port Vila, and the second largest city, Luganville, is almost complete.
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Christchurch shaken by 4.1 earthquake
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake has caused moderate shaking in Christchurch.
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Swarm of light quakes hit Whakatane area
A swarm of light and weak earthquakes affected the Whakatane area overnight. Audio
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Swarm of light quakes in Whakatane area
A swarm of light and weak earthquakes affected the Whakatane area overnight. Fourteen tremors in the district were recorded by GNS Science over four hours to 1.24am today. The strongest...
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Stories hidden in rocks
In this wrap of the Geoscience Society of New Zealand's annual conference, we explore what rocks tell us about our changing world. Video, Audio
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Stories hidden in rocks
In this wrap of the Geoscience Society of New Zealand's annual conference, we explore what rocks tell us about our changing world.
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Richard Sykes - oil exploration in NZ
GNS Science petroleum geochemist on the new research programme aimed at improving the chances of finding oil and gas accumulations in New Zealand's sedimentary basins. Audio
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PM accused of fossil fuel double standards
Prime Minister John Key has been labelled a hypocrite for calling on the world to phase out fossil fuel subsidies at the climate change talks in Paris.
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Sir James Hector's scientific legacy
Science historian Simon Nathan discusses his biography of Sir James Hector, New Zealand's first government scientist. Audio
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Sir James Hector's scientific legacy
Science historian Simon Nathan discusses his biography of Sir James Hector, New Zealand's first government scientist.
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Mud traces to reveal korowai origins
Scientists are planning to use geochemical fingerprinting to find the origin of treasured Māori cloaks. Audio
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West Coast economic strategy questioned
A mining strategy for the South Island's West Coast has been criticised as lacking substance, but the region's development agency insists it is not just more of the same.
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Cluster of quakes felt in Central North Island
A swarm of at least 10 earthquakes of around magnitude 3 has been felt in the Turangi area in the Central North Island early this morning. John Ristau is the duty seismologist at GNS Science. Audio
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Strong quake shakes lower North Island
The tiny Tararua town of Pongaroa was rocking and rolling last night with a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hitting just after 9pm.
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Kiwi scientists calculate glacier erosion rate
New Zealand scientists have helped establish a formula for the rate of glacial erosion, which will help indicate future erosion and the potential effects of climate change.
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Simon Nathan: James Hector - explorer, scientist, leader
Geologist and science historian who worked at GNS Science and Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand, discussing his new biography, James Hector: Explorer, Scientist, Leader. Audio
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5.8 quake hits in Pacific Ocean
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck in the Pacific Ocean, almost 700km north-east of Gisborne. GNS Science said it was severe and 30km underground. No tsunami was expected.
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GNS awarded millions for oil research
GNS Science has been awarded $9.6 million for research into oil and gas discoveries in New Zealand basins.
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Strong quake felt in lower North Island
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit the lower North Island this morning. GNS Science is describing the earthquake, which was centered 5km south of Eketahuna, between Palmerston North and Masterton, as...
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Ruapehu warning as crater lake cools
Scientists are worried cooling temperatures in the Mount Ruapehu crater lake may result in a minor eruption.
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Testing Volcanic Ballistics with a Cannon and Catapult
Geologists are using a cannon, a trebuchet and silly putty wrapped in condoms to investigate volcanic ballistics and better understand volcanic eruptions Video, Audio
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Testing Volcanic Ballistics with a Cannon and Catapult
Geologists are using a cannon, a trebuchet and silly putty wrapped in condoms to investigate volcanic ballistics and better understand volcanic eruptions
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