Weather
Transport Agency apologises to trapped bus passengers
The Transport Agency has apologised for the mistakes that led to a bus full of people being stranded overnight on the Kaikoura coast in a raging storm in April. Audio
Aborting rescue the hardest thing, inquest hears
An alpine rescue expert says the hardest thing about aborting an attempt to save two stranded climbers on Mt Taranaki was knowing they were only 150 metres away. Audio
Regional Wrap
In the North Island grass growth's really kicking in, although chilly temperatures are hitting this weekend, and frost protection's needed in Marlborough's vineyards. Audio
Science - World Weather
MetService severe weather forecaster Erick Brenstrum on how a day doesn't go by without some weather. Greenland is turning black (from soot), so far 2014 is the year with the highest wildfire activity… Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien - Puna Wai Korero
Painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien is the author of a number of books, most recently the collection Beauties of the Octagonal Pool (AUP, 2012). He will discuss Puna Wai Korero: an… Audio
Reading the weather
Australian Bureau of Meteorology Director Dr Rob Vertessy explains how they are doing weather forecasts for half a million seperate locations in Australia. Audio
Energy with David Haywood: solar
Doctor of enginerering from Dunsandel, discussing solar energy. Audio
Energy with David Haywood: waves
Dunsandel-based writer with a Ph.D. in engineering, discussing wave energy. Audio
David Carlson: oceans and climate
Director of the World Climate Research Programme in Geneva, who is coming here to speak at World Science Week New Zealand. Audio
Far North acting mayor says region needs help
Sally Macauley is the acting Mayor of the Far North District Council. Audio
Woodhaven Gardens
Three generations of Clarks have been involved in Woodhaven Gardens, a vegetable growing business John set up with his father Eric, 35 years ago on the outskirts of Levin. They farm 600 acres… Audio
Woodhaven Gardens
Three generations of Clarks have been involved in Woodhaven Gardens, a vegetable growing business John set up with his father Eric, 35 years ago on the outskirts of Levin. They farm 600 acres…
AudioDerek Grzelewski: extreme New Zealand
Writer, filmmaker, former professional fly-fishing guide, founder of the Wanaka Flyfishing Academy, host of the Trout Diaries podcast, and author of new book, Going to Extremes: Adventures in Unknown… Audio
Warmer winter and lack of snow
Weather scientists says it's going to be a mild winter and that may bring heartache for skiers. Audio
Wild Water - First woman to join Wellington Maritime Unit
Constable Paula Tanuvasa makes history as the first woman to join the Wellington Police Maritime Unit. Rescuing boaties, catching poachers and patrolling the wild waters of the Cook Strait are all in… Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien
Painter, poet, curator and writer Gregory O'Brien discusses Horse with Hat by Marty Smith, and Edwin's Egg & Other Poetic Novellas by Cilla McQueen Audio
Measuring Weather with a Helikite
A helikite is a small helium-powered balloon that can be used to hoist meteorological instruments above ground to measure local weather conditions. Audio
Measuring Weather with a Helikite
A helikite is a small helium-powered balloon that can be used to hoist meteorological instruments above ground to measure local weather conditions.
AudioMore aid required in Solomon Islands after severe flooding
UNICEF's Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist in Honiara, Donald Burgess, gives a status update. Audio
Farm bills soar as drought drags on in north
Northland dairy farmers are paying more than two-thousand dollars a day to feed their animals, as the Indian summer shines on and their pastures burn to a crisp. There's been no significant rain since… Audio
