Science
'See, feel, touch': How a riverside farm connects with community
A South Wairarapa riverside farm is turning into a rich classroom, offering lessons in science and the environment, maths, language, and legends of the land.
AudioTwo meteor showers set to peak - here's how to catch the stellar show
Star gazers will have the chance to view two impressive meteor showers at the end of the month. Video
Mapping the deep
A research team from the Ocean Exploration Trust is exploring the unknown deep sea habitats near Jarvis Island. Live from the ship is Lucy Dickie, Communications and Outreach Officer. Audio
Temperatures to plunge as polar blast heads towards NZ
A chilly polar blast is set to plunge New Zealand into the depths of winter next week. Forecaster John Law spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
A voyage of deep-sea discoveries
An expedition to the Bounty Trough off the Otago Coast uncovers a treasure trove of deep-sea creatures – including some species new to science. Veronika Meduna meets slimy fish, snails, and tiny… Audio
A voyage of deep-sea discoveries
An expedition to the Bounty Trough off the Otago Coast uncovers a treasure trove of deep-sea creatures – including some species new to science. Veronika Meduna meets slimy fish, snails, and tiny…
AudioA new use for kombucha in hospitals
Wellington Regional Hospital's anaesthesia department is using dried scoby as replica human tissue for training purposes. Audio
Our Changing World – The ocean census voyage
An expedition to the Bounty Trough off the Otago Coast uncovers a treasure trove of deep-sea creatures – including some species new to science. Audio
MRI brain scan study reveals more about male vs female brains
The authors of a new world-first MRI brain scan study say it has revealed the largest differences yet discovered in the structures of male and female brains. Audio
'Sleepwalking into a climate disaster': NIWA scientist's parting shot
NIWA has cut climate science to the bone and set New Zealand up to be worse prepared for future climate disasters, a former staffer says. Audio
NZ less prepared for climate disasters due to NIWA cuts
NIWA has cut climate science to the bone and set New Zealand up to be worse prepared for future climate disasters. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
AI at the doctor's office: The future, or should we be concerned?
Would you be comfortable with an artificial intelligence software listening in to your doctor's appointment? Audio
The science of being pushed to the limit
When living things are pushed to their extremes, it's either adapt or die. Professor Tony Hickey speaks to Emile Donovan. Audio
'Extremely rare' moa footprints discovered in Auckland
The find was just the 14th in the last 150 years. Video
Dr Juliet Gerrard on six years as PM Science Advisor
Dr Juliet Gerrard has recently finished up after six years as the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor. Audio
Could this be New Zealand’s next dark sky reserve?
An spike in visitors hoping to catch the southern lights has spurred calls for a new reserve.
Turning food waste into wealth
Avocado seed powder to make snacks, fish waste skin for wound healing, and bioactive compounds made from brewer’s spent grain – Claire Concannon visits a food lab at AUT turning food waste into… Audio
Turning food waste into wealth
Avocado seed powder to make snacks, fish waste skin for wound healing, and bioactive compounds made from brewer’s spent grain – Claire Concannon visits a food lab at AUT turning food waste into…
AudioThe reason birdsong is so varied and what birds meme
Why do no two bird songs sound the same? Evolution, a birdsong expert says, and their songs might be warning challenges or advertising for a mate. Audio
Science: More extreme weather, 'fast fashion' fix
Science commentator Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn with three new studies: the first focuses on what climate change is set to do to New Zealand's weather patterns in the coming years. Researchers in… Audio
