Science
Water nitrate levels rise in district previously hit by unsafe levels
Nitrate levels are inching up in parts of the South Canterbury's Waimate district where some council water supplies were previously off limits for extended periods twice following breaches of the…
Nights Science with Ezzy Pearson
Nights science correspondent Ezzy Pearson joins Susana Lei'ataua to talk clever cows and moon landings. Audio
Waitomo fossils shed new light on ancient birdlife
Million-year-old fossils have been found in a cave near Waitomo painting a picture of New Zealand wildlife in a period very little was known about. Audio
Doomsday clock lurches closer to midnight
The panel of scientists behind the Doomsday Clock has announced it has ticked one-second closer to the destruction of humanity. Dr Steve Fetter is a professor of public policy at the University of… Audio
What's bugging you? Ruud "The Bug Man" Kleinpaste is in studio
Whether it's a story idea, interview request or a correction, we love hearing from you. Briana emailed us over the break with an issue she was hoping we could put to Ruud "The Bug Man" Kleinpaste… Audio
Is weight loss medication like Ozempic worth trying?
Did you set a New Year's Resolution? And more importantly, have you stuck to it? Global data and research shows that weight loss and health related goals are consistently people's number one New… Audio
Where and when human perception might begin
Even before birth our ideas of the world are likely being shaped by what we see in the womb.
Expert: How do our brains actually work when it comes to perception?
Time now for our expert feature - this is your chance to pick the brains of someone who knows their stuff on anything from wedding planning, space, cosmetic dentistry to dinosaurs. Today's subject is… Audio
Are we losing the ability to think critically?
Conversations about AI seem to be everywhere, the pros, the cons, the what ifs, the why nots, the list goes on. On Afternoons we've spent time discussing how AI can affect learning. On one hand it's… Audio
Arctic for Trump now, Antarctica tomorrow?
Polar experts say the US president's approach to Greenland forebodes how the US might behave, if it turned its eyes south.
Beneath Antarctica's largest ice shelf, a hidden ocean is revealing its secrets
If warmer water reaches the underside of the shelf, it can melt the ice that holds back millions of cubic kilometres of Antarctic ice, with consequences for global sea levels.
Massive solar storm fires up aurora in New Zealand skies
Rays from the biggest solar storm of the last couple of decades hit the Earth overnight, causing aurora visible in both the north and south extremes of the globe.
New clue might solve supergiant's biggest mystery
Astronomers have long searched for clues that a hidden companion star sits out of view - now they might have it.
New asteroid named after Kiwi photographer
An award-winning New Zealand photographer who's had an asteroid named after him for his work in space sustainability says it's a "tremendous thrill." Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports. Audio
Kiwi photographer turns camera on 'planetary defence', space junk
Max Alexander has had an asteroid named after him for his work in space sustainability.
Is hyaluronic acid all hype? We look at the science
When it comes to beauty products, not all applications of hyaluronic acid are effective - and in some cases, its benefits may only be skin-deep, say experts.
Four astronauts return to Earth after medical issue forces early ISS exit
The astronauts, part of a mission called Crew-11, splashed down early Thursday morning (local time), and were greeted by the sight of a few dolphins swimming nearby.
Does adding 'please' and 'thank you' to ChatGPT really waste energy?
Analysis - As artificial intelligence use expands, so does its underlying footprint.
Auckland scientists hope to develop groundbreaking treatment for melanoma
With a $1 million grant, University of Auckland scientists hope to change the lives of hundreds of Kiwis who lose their lives to melanoma cancer each year. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 14 January
The Government hopes a law change will give the electricity authority more teeth to maintain a fair and competitive market; Business confidence has risen to its highest level since March 2014… Audio
