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The Subtle Knife
The subtle knife slices through the fabric of reality to different worlds. Dr Mike Price discusses the science behind alternate universes and implements that might helps us get to them. Audio
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Shane Jones sets sights on killer kina - 'An industrial grade problem'
9 May 2024"They kill all the kelp, they kill all the seaweed, and they turn the marine environment into a virtual desert," the Fisheries Minister says.
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Plan to halve DOC's Chatham Islands staff may 'put vital work at risk'
9 May 2024The Public Service Association says the cuts risk hitting front-line conservation efforts.
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The OECD's big concern about New Zealand's emissions
9 May 2024Fears that New Zealand is relying too heavily on low-cost forests to absorb its carbon dioxide emissions have been reignited by a report from the OECD.
The Subtle Knife
The subtle knife slices through the fabric of reality to different worlds. Dr Mike Price discusses the science behind alternate universes and implements that might helps us get to them. Audio
Shane Jones sets sights on killer kina - 'An industrial grade problem'
"They kill all the kelp, they kill all the seaweed, and they turn the marine environment into a virtual desert," the Fisheries Minister says.
Plan to halve DOC's Chatham Islands staff may 'put vital work at risk'
The Public Service Association says the cuts risk hitting front-line conservation efforts.
The OECD's big concern about New Zealand's emissions
Fears that New Zealand is relying too heavily on low-cost forests to absorb its carbon dioxide emissions have been reignited by a report from the OECD.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 9 May
On today's episode, a school lunch provider in the Coromandel discusses changes to the Government's school lunch scheme, the cost of paying doctors overtime is skyrocketing, and costing taxpayers more… Audio
UN treaty seeks to tackle plastic pollution
Proponents of a strong global plastics treaty are raising concerns about the influence of lobbyists on the process. This as research seeks to establish a link between microplastics and a rise in bowel… Audio
NZ relies too heavily on low-cost forests to absorb CO2: report
An international report has reignited fears New Zealand is relying too heavily on low-cost forests to absorb its carbon dioxide emissions. Climate correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Number of Tui spotted in Canterbury triples over past decade
While bird numbers have only slightly risen in other parts of the country, Canterbury had a significant surge in tui populations, soaring up to 210 percent. Senior researcher and survey co-ordinator… Audio
EU Commission eyeing exemptions for 'forever chemicals' ban, letter shows
The European Commission is planning to allow exemptions from a proposed ban on PFAS substances, a letter seen by Reuters shows.
DOC proposes to half number of Chatham Islands staff
An ecologist is worried about the state of important conservation work with DOC proposing to halve the number of staff working on the Chatham Islands. Otago University ecologist Travis Ingram spoke to… Audio
Understanding our nearshore island volcanoes - Whakaari and Tūhua
A multi-year research project aims to find out the risks from two Bay of Plenty offshore island volcanoes: Tūhua / Mayor Island and Whakaari / White Island Video, Audio
Protest against Fast Track Approvals Bill marches to Parliament
Iwi would not allow the government to degrade its whenua, moana or awa for the purpose of urban development, ministers were told.
NIWA job cuts could gut team of NZ's top climate modellers
Job cuts at Crown-owned science company NIWA could cull a team of New Zealand's top climate modellers, RNZ understands.
James Shaw on what he's got planned after politics and what advice he has for the Green Party
Former Greens Co-Leader James Shaw on why the party should consider working with National in future, why he's been called a "tree Tory", and what he's got planned after politics. Video, Audio
Communities say managed retreat 'long overdue'
Communities at risk from climate change hazards say a national plan for how to move them out of harm's way is long overdue. Kate Newton reports. Audio
Genesis Energy to fire up coal imports, citing increased demand, dwindling gas supply
Genesis Energy is to resume importing coal, as reduced gas supplies and increased demand add to the problems of keeping the lights on. Audio
Beanstalk
We know a lot of work goes into getting plants to grow bigger and produce more. But what are the chances of getting a beanstalk to reach the clouds? Dr Nate Davis gives it some thought in this episode… Audio
Searching for New Zealand's most interesting tree
Nominees for this year's New Zealand Tree of the Year competition have been revealed, includ The Walking Tree on the West Coast., "Freddie's Pōhutukawa" in Gisborne, and Moko in Otari Wilton's Bush… Audio
Shower Thought: Do the spiders you put outside live or die?
There are three types of people in the world: those who kill spiders on the spot, those who let them live, and those who safely trap and release them outside. But once they're outside, do they… Audio
Humans need more education as kiwis become more curious
Kiwi birds have been getting some star treatment of late. Movie star Leonardo diCaprio used his social media platform of 62 million followers - to praise the work of conservationists Capital Kiwi, who… Audio
