Science
Brown gold: New Zealand to host largest-ever soil competition
Close to two hundred attendees are expected from across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific. Audio
'Asleep at the wheel': Science group calls on Minister to step up
The Save Science Coalition says political parties agree there are "big issues" within the science sector but Judith Collins is yet to do anything about it.
Are you a fussy eater or just a 'super taster'?
Our cultures, familiarity with certain foods as well as genetics play a role in why we don't all like the same flavours. Audio
Why do we not all like the same flavours?
Are you the only one in your family who orders a hot curry? Are our preferences genetic? Audio
Long way to go for green hydrogen in NZ
Hydrogen has been called the "Swiss army knife" of decarbonisation because it can do many things. But not all of them make sense.
'The toughest COP I've ever been to': Climate deal disappoints Kiwi activists
The world's least-developed nations have reacted angrily to a new global climate deal - and local campaigners say they have a point. Audio
How to delay cognitive decline
Dr Ian McDonough runs The Memory, Aging, and Cognitive Control Research Laboratory at Binghampton in New York State, and has some advice on what will help to keep your brain sharp. Audio
The importance of being authentic
Researchers have found that authentic people enjoy better mental health and a greater sense of meaning in their lives. Victoria University Psychology Professor Dr Marc Wilson joins us once again. Audio
Researcher takes prestigious award for diagnosing, treating gut problems
Dr Tim Angeli-Gordon and his team have helped to develop a sensor that allows for diagnosis without invasive surgery.
Southland's hidden quake-prone crust, revealed
A team of scientists has found "an extra-deep layer of the Earth where earthquakes can occur" beneath the region.
Native plants in Tongariro National Park are facing a threat
A new study has found that native plants in Tongariro National Park are being hit hard by the spread of invasive heather, with a 40 to 50 percent decline in native species in some areas. Dr Julie… Audio
Bringing back ngutukākā from the brink
A community of conservationists is turning State Highway 35 into a Crimson Highway by rewilding the iconic and critically endangered kākābeak.
Keeping Waikato swimmers safe from bacteria
While you're enjoying the summer this year, a group of student scientists will spend it checking for E. coli and enterococci. Audio
AI-driven apps added to classroom software
Two years after Chat GPT was launched to the public, Kiwi technology companies are adding AI-driven applications to their classroom software. They say it is not replacing human teachers, but it is a… Audio
Fijian woman makes history outer space
A Fijian women has made history becoming the nation's Analog Astronaut. Audio
New Zealand braces for bird flu
Hundreds of millions of birds have died overseas from the H5N1 strain of bird flu. New Zealand is one of just a handful of countries in the world with no cases. Audio
How forever chemicals get the name
Australia and the United States have moved to slash the limits on forever chemicals in their drinking water supply, citing health risks. New Zealand doesn't currently have plans to match them. Audio
Surfboard lights offer ray of hope to shark-fearing beachgoers
Researchers towed seal-shaped boards fitted with lights across great white-teeming waters to discover which configuration attracted the most attention. Audio
Project farm boasting emissions cut a marketing stunt - Greenpeace
The project boasts a 27 percent reduction in absolute emissions, but Greenpeace says it doesn't address the cow in the room.
'I've had nightmares' - govt petitioned to stop toxic weed spread
A toxic weed spreading like wildfire through Northland pastures can cause "serious health problems" if stock eat it.
