Science
The history of humans through our teeth
The history of the human race is written in our smiles. Teeth tell the story of what our ancestors ate, where they lived, and some of the values they held. Audio
Expert feature: trapping pests
What's the best way to lure a rat? Trapping and using lures are a big part of the plan to make Aotearoa predator free by 2050, but not all lures are created equal. Audio, Gallery
Carbon fund launched to help lower emissions
This week the NZX will list the country's first ever investment fund for carbon credits. Paul Harrison is the Managing Director of Salt Funds, which is launching the Carbon Fund, he tells us how it… Audio
Sure to Rise
Mathematics, science and English might be what we consider the core elements of a good education today, but back when women won the right to vote, learning to bake the perfect scone was considered an… Audio
Josh Davis and the science behind super-recognisers
Dr Josh Davis stumbled across so-called super recognisers while doing his PhD on police use of CCTV footage. He discovered there was a group within the police force that had an incredible ability to… Audio
Reusable bags killing people, David Seymour says
Scientist Siouxsie Wiles has slammed ACT leader David Seymour's comments about killer reusable shopping bags, labelling them as irresponsible. Audio
150th anniversary of NZ standard time
Up until 150 years ago, each New Zealand region had its own, different time zone. That all changed on 2nd November 1868 when New Zealand brought in a single time for the whole country, the first… Audio
From hills to the sea - a community thinks about freshwater
Te Awaroa o Porirua Whaitua committee is a group of locals thinking about freshwater quality in the Porirua catchment and harbour. Audio
From hills to the sea - a community thinks about freshwater
Te Awaroa o Porirua Whaitua committee is a group of locals thinking about freshwater quality in the Porirua catchment and harbour.
AudioOur Changing World for 1 November 2018
Te Awaroa o Porirua Whaitua committee has been thinking about freshwater in the Porirua catchment and what could be done to improve its health. Audio
'Earth is losing biodiversity at a rate seen only during mass extinctions'
A new report describes the impact man is having on nature as a "mindblowing crisis", with 60 percent of the world's animals wiped out over the past four decades.
Frisky Redback spiders are in for a surprise!
Science commentator, Dr Siouxsie Wiles has been looking into research that could be used to trap frisky male Redbacks before they get a chance to breed. It involves the foul smelling acid the females… Audio
Nights Science - New Zealand Native Fish
Our native fish expert, Stella McQueen is back and tonight she's talking Bullies. Bullies tend to get ignored but they are fascinating little creatures. Especially their spawning and bullying… Audio
Aftershocks may go on for ‘some time’
John Townend is a geophysics professor at Victoria University and joins Checkpoint live to discuss the 6.2 earthquake felt widely throughout New Zealand today. Video, Audio
Quake shakes most of NZ
The 6.2 magnitude earthquake was at a depth of 207 kilometres and was felt for 30 seconds from as far north as Auckland down to Bluff but there have been no reports of damage or injuries. Video, Audio
207km deep quake unlikely to result in significant aftershocks
Seismologist John Ristau says the 6.2 earthquake started with a "good solid bump" followed by a waving, swaying motion known. He told Lisa Owen deep quakes like this don't usually lead to significant… Audio
6.2 earthquake felt throughout central NZ
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake was felt widely throughout the central New Zealand and as far south as Christchurch today. We spoke to people throughout the country, who described what impact the quake had… Video, Audio
Massey study to look at farming effects on soil
Massey University has extended its research into the leaching of nutrients by studying the actual water that drifts through soil.
Tsunamis 'just as capable of happening in lakes'
People living near lakes have been told they could face serious risks from tsunamis.
Naming the Ocean Floor
Kevin McKay specialises in studying the ocean floor for Niwa - and he's a member of the international group that decides on what to name it. The Sub Committee of Undersea Feature Names (SCUFN) has… Audio
