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Napier City Council to weigh up costly pipe decision
Napier City Council is being threatened with prosecution if it fails to fix a pipe leaking wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
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Govt unveils $130m boost to research and innovation
2:06 pm todayThe government has unveiled $130 million of new spending to boost research and innovation by Crown bodies.
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NZ blackcurrants berry good for sports performance
The health benefits of blackcurrants have been studied for years - now New Zealand scientists have found they can improve sports performance. Audio
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Scientists reignite spat over dolphin plan: 'Statisticians call that polishing turds'
11:34 am todayMarine scientists are again butting heads over a plan to protect endangered Māui and Hector's dolphins.
Napier City Council to weigh up costly pipe decision
Napier City Council is being threatened with prosecution if it fails to fix a pipe leaking wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
Govt unveils $130m boost to research and innovation
The government has unveiled $130 million of new spending to boost research and innovation by Crown bodies.
NZ blackcurrants berry good for sports performance
The health benefits of blackcurrants have been studied for years - now New Zealand scientists have found they can improve sports performance. Audio
Scientists reignite spat over dolphin plan: 'Statisticians call that polishing turds'
Marine scientists are again butting heads over a plan to protect endangered Māui and Hector's dolphins.
Will Covid change the way we move around ?
Will the Covid 19 pandemic change the way we move around? Transport scientist Dr Simon Kingham is the Ministry of Transport Chief Science Advisor, University of Canterbury professor of geography, and… Audio
Photo essay: Island life a stone's throw from shore
It is one of New Zealand's smallest islands, but still large enough to host a range of pests and rodents.
Haulashore Island volunteers help to rebuild ecosystems
A tiny island off Nelson is the focus of a community conservation effort. Volunteer trappers are flocking to Haulashore Island to help re-build its special marine ecosystem, that will beckon back… Audio
Protecting our coastal backyard
Efforts to protect our coastal waters from further degradation are piecemeal, slow and amount to a drop in an ocean of problems. How do we bring life back to the sea? Audio
Pioneer in deer industry, zoo conservation dedicates award to supporters
A man who received a Queen's Birthday honour for services to wildlife conservation and the deer industry says the award is shared with everyone who's made a contribution.
Bernadette Casey: Changing the way we think about clothes
The Formary is a Wellington research and development company looking at a long-term solution to waste created by fast fashion. Its co-founder is Bernadette Casey. Video, Audio
Complex link between whales, krill and temperatures discovered
Researchers have found a complex link between blue whales in Taranaki, krill and ocean temperatures.
Warnings on freshwater rules were heard - Taranaki politician
Taranaki politician says new national freshwater rules show adaptations have been made after concerns were raised.
Why aren't we encouraging more rain water harvesting?
With water restrictions being placed on Auckland and Northland due to drought, should urban dwellers be storing rainwater for irrigation and non-potable use when the weather gets dry? Audio
New blood test shows how quickly you are ageing
A new blood test has been developed to indicate a person's "pace of ageing", meaning it can estimate a person's biological age and help indicate whether they are more prone to develop chronic disease… Audio
SpaceX rocket launch -- live from Florida
The ground-breaking launch of a SpaceX rocket ship in Florida was called off at the 11th hour during the week because of the danger of lightning. The second attempt takes place today and we're joined… Audio
Professor Elizabeth Loftus: how memory is made
Professor Elizabeth Loftus is an authority on the power and limitations of human memory - but her ideas about the accuracy of our memories and the shortcomings of eyewitness evidence have proved… Audio
Chris Smith - Covid-19 - testing and treatment
Consultant clinical virologist Dr Chris Smith returns to answer questions about the emerging science around the novel coronavirus pandemic. This week, the WHO suspends clinical trials of… Audio
Huge funding boost for predator control on West Coast mountain
The Government plans to spend $15.7 million to eradicate predators around Lake Brunner/ Kotuku Whakaoho in the South Island.
Critter of the Week The spotted black grouper
This fish can reach lengths of 2m and at least 80kg in weight. Audio
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park management plan to restart
The review of the management plan for Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park is underway again, after it was put on hold following a Supreme Court decision.
