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Expert Feature: Electricity
Electricity - how do we generate it, how does it get from a hydro-station to our kettles, and where is the technology involved heading? Audio
Man made structures causing issues for freshwater wildlife
Research is underway on the barriers on the West Coast which are stopping young freshwater fish travelling upstream to feed grow into adult fish. Audio
Project to boost Central Otago's native biodiversity set to begin
A reserve on the hillside above the State Highway 85 entranceway into Alexandra will be planted out over a five-year period.
Auckland start-up grows 'leather' out of fungi
An Auckland based start-up is growing leather-like material out of fungi, which it says is versatile, strong and sustainable.Sapro-tech was founded by biotechnolgist Dr Keith Hudson. Audio
Experts fly over Whakaari / White Island amid volcanic activity
Cloud cover has impacted monitoring of the island following a number of small eruptions, so a plane will fly over so experts can observe the volcanic activity. Audio
Whakaari White Island volcanic alert level raised
Volcanologists are closely monitoring Whakaari White Island after it started erupting on Friday. GNS volcanologist Geoff Kilgour spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rocket Lab puts first of two NASA polar satellites into space
The craft lifted off from Mahia Peninsula just before 7.15pm on Saturday. Video
The surprising way Mars affects our oceans
A study from the University of Sydney has revealed a surprising link between Mars and Earth. The gravitational interaction between the two planets drives a 2.4-million-year cycle of global warming -… Audio
The headlines we didn’t read
Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science. Audio
Boaties urged to avoid waters around Whakaari/ White Island
GNS Science said another minor eruption happened on Saturday morning and the aviation colour code had been raised to orange.
West Coast council considers Auditor General's climate change advice
The Office of the Auditor General has advised the council it needs to better reflect climate change in the way it manages its protection assets.
Pasi Vainikka: The next step in the food revolution
Creating food from 'thin air' sounds like a futuristic dream. But it's a future that's already arrived in the form of Solar Foods - Europe's first factory dedicated to making human food from… Audio
International tribunal finds states have legal obligations to cut emission
ITLOS says state parties to the UNCLOS "have the specific obligations to take all necessary measures to prevent, reduce and control marine pollution from GHG emissions".
Freshwater champions celebrated in Wellington
Burke Family who run Pukekauri Farms at Katikati in the Bay of Plenty have been named as freshwater champions. Assessors described them as "genuine trailblazers". John Burke from the Burke family… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 May
On today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones joins us to discuss the Government's plans to double the value of New Zealand's mining industry in little more than a decade, the Dunedin mayor says… Audio
Government mining plan: 'Green cultists' v 'attack on the environment'
The plan could harm Aotearoa's biodiversity and clean green image, environmental group says. Audio
Some mineral extraction is worse than others says energy expert
An expert on energy transitions says mining can never be completely clean, but some minerals and methods of extraction are far worse than others. University of Canterbury senior lecturer in civil and… Audio
Resources Minister Shane Jones on plans to expand mining industry
The Government has unveiled how it plans to double the value of New Zealand's mining industry in little more than a decade. Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Grey District mayor welcomes calls to expand mining industry
The Government says a new draft strategy can double the value of the minerals sector to $2 billion by 2035. Grey District mayor Tania Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Kiwifruit spray deemed hazardous now safe to use
Hydrogen cyanamide has undergone reassessment from the Environment Protection Authority since 2019, and on Thursday it ruled growers can keep using the agri-chemical, under stricter rules. First Union… Audio