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Imagining the next generation of robofish
They will look like fish, swim like fish and even sense like fish. Liz Garton meets a research team designing robofish and smart wetsuits to monitor the state of our oceans. Audio
Imagining the next generation of robofish
They will look like fish, swim like fish and even sense like fish. Liz Garton meets a research team designing robofish and smart wetsuits to monitor the state of our oceans.
AudioUK experts press case for offshore wind projects in Taranaki
Amid the challenges the energy sector is facing, a UK delegation has been talking wind in Taranaki.
Native Australian bat found in Marlborough
An encounter with a native Australian bat in Marlborough is raising questions about how it got there. Samantha Gee has the story. Audio
NZ's 'solar assets' attract overseas investors
The state-owned Green Investment Fund has raised $365m in capital from overseas private investors to fund solar power for New Zealand homes.
Marshalls call for independent review of Fukushima release
The Marshalls call for an independent assessment Fukushima treated nuclear wastewater release. Audio
Climate forced relocation underway in Tonga and Samoa
New research finds more Tongans and Samoans seeking work overseas to build more climate resilient homes. Audio
Goldwashing at the 'green' Olympics
The Olympics has sustainability as one of its three pillars, but it's accused of making big environmental promises without following through Audio
Goldwashing at the 'green' Olympics
The Olympics has sustainability as one of its three pillars, but it's accused of making big environmental promises without following through
AudioSome Islanders don't want to leave home despite climate closing in
"We hear climate change this, climate change that, there's a flurry of activity and then it's done, but this is an ongoing issue," a University of Waikato researcher says.
Deerstalkers Association hopes to get seat on Conservation Authority
The association hopes its knowledge of NZ's back country will persuade those voting on a Members' Bill to award them a seat on the Conservation Authority if the bill is drawn from the ballot. Audio
NZ is running out of gas - literally
Analysis - That's good for the climate, and bad news for the economy.
Another minor eruption at Whakaari / White Island
GNS Science is keeping an eye on ash levels, but no ash is expected to fall on the mainland. Audio
NIWA unveils new weather-predicting supercomputer
The computer will be able to run complex models much faster than anything available to researchers in New Zealand at the moment. Audio
Guam govt says US military's need-to-know approach warranted
Guam government standing by US need-to-know approach amid suspicion and confusion over potential impacts of long-range missile testing in the territory. Audio
AUT's first Pasifika marine biologist shares passion for ocean
Meet Antony Vavia the first Pacific Islander to graduate with a PhD in Marine Biology from Auckland University of Technology. Audio
'We've lost control': Farmers push for new breakaway council
A group is calling for six district councils to amalgamate and end their involvement in Environment Canterbury.
The science of ferns
Co-author and Te Papa's botany Curator Leon Perrie talks about the new fern and lycophytes identification guide book. Audio
Calls for remediation of New Plymouth chemical plant to speed up
The mayor is convinced the former chemical plant is contaminated with the most toxic materials imaginable at high levels.
Expert Feature: predator control 101
As we all know the Government has set a goal for Aotearoa to be predator free by 2050. One of the organisations doing the most work in this space is of course Predator Free NZ. Cam Speedy is a… Audio
