Richard Scott

Technology news, pesticides and antibiotic resistance, and Val McDermid's study of forensic science. Audio

Mars missions and DNA discovery. Audio

American Sniper is breaking box office records in the United States and around the world. And it has divided the public and critics alike between those who see the biopic's central character Chris… Audio

Marc Dolan of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Colorado is working on a new natural insect repellent that's meant to be just as effective as DEET. Even better, this stuff- nootkatone-… Audio

We're roasting chestnuts with street vendor William Beauchamp. But these sweet or edible chestnuts- not to be confused with conkers- can be a hard sell to New Zealanders. Audio

The alcohol level of many wines is now up at 14 or even 15 percent. We're speaking to wine writer Mike Steinberger of Slate.com about what's going on, and getting a more local perspective from Kirsten… Audio

Listener Robert wants to save cash by buying a block of mild cheese and maturing it in the plastic wrapper at home. So can he turn mild cheese into tasty himself? With Rod Bennett of Massey… Audio

On the slimy trail of some slugs with pest controller Paul Chapman. Plus Mike Wilson of Agresearch knows all about slugs' lifestyles and the best ways to kill them. Audio

Some folk are taking the idea of downsizing pretty seriously and choosing to live in tiny spaces of 10 square meters and less. Gregory Paul Johnson is the founder and director of the Small House… Audio

Richard Scott gets the facts on Wasabi. Audio

Foraging for more free food. Audio

British Airways has won a court injunction to prevent cabin staff going ahead with a strike over Christmas. Audio

British Airways cabin crew have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in a dispute over job cuts and changes to staff contracts. Audio

Richard Scott goes foraging for Onion weed. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Those sturdy die-cast models that ended up in the attics and sandpits of many post-war childhoods. Audio

Richard Scott from This Way Up is back with the next part of his series on cats. Audio

Richard Scott from our This Way Up consumer team with a story about motion sickness. Audio

Jenga - a game invented in Africa where you stack up wooden blocks till they fall over. Audio

New Zealand has one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world. Audio