Science
Sound could help protect our native birds from cats
A new research project is exploring the use of sound to protect native birds from both feral and domestic cats.
Does fasting make you cognitively impaired?
Intermittent fasting has become a popular diet trend in the last decade, but many people feel that skipping meals makes it harder to concentrate. Audio
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest weird and useful headlines from the world of science. Audio
Laughing gas can offer immediate relief from depression
A new British study has found that controlled doses of laughing gas can quickly act to give relief from depression. Audio
Helping hands: Could care robots solve the aged care crisis?
One future solution to the shortage of care workers is the use of care robots - robots with the ability to perform everyday personal and household tasks. Audio
Why people with dementia can be so moved by music
Researchers are looking into why patients can still have a powerful response to music even as their memory fades.
Critter of the Week: Red Mistletoe (Peraxilla tetrapetala)
Did you know we have nine mistletoes native to New Zealand? Meet Peraxilla tetrapetala, the endemic red mistletoe! They are especially slow growing and rely on birds such as tui and bellbirds for… Audio
A local take on UAPs (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena)
On Monday we spoke with the director of 'The Age Of Disclosure' about his new documentary on UFO's .. which are now officially known as UAP's or Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. Loads of you got in… Audio
Could tears be the key to diagnosing Parkinson's disease
Could human tears be the key to diagnosing Parkinson's disease? Well, that's what some New Zealander researchers are trying to find out. Parkinson's disease affects more than 12,000 New Zealanders and… Audio
How long will my Christmas ham last in the fridge? (And other summer food tips)
A survival guide for your ham, potato salads, barbecues and seafood.
Science with Ezzy Pearson
Tonight, some Xmas themed science research, including the science of cooking the perfect turkey. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: the manosphere - a part of the internet that capitalises on the insecurities of… Audio
Unis strike deal to keep access to top scientific journals
Universities have announced a deal with academic publisher Elsevier that will save them money and increase public access to their research.
Stories from Our Changing World
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon joins Jesse to share some exciting news about the Kakapo Files. Audio
Can you donate your poo in New Zealand?
Even if public enthusiasm was high, the demanding and stringent donor process means only a select few can help advance this unusual but promising therapy.
Feature interview: The Art of Sisu
The Danes have hygge, a cultural inclination to try to make things cosy. In Finland, they have a very different cultural trait called sisu, a quiet, inner strength drawn from surviving hardship. Dr… Audio
Could 2026 see the biggest boost in kākāpō numbers yet?
Hopes are high for a bumper kākāpō breeding season - and RNZ will be there to cover it.
It’s OK not to be calm in an emergency
In the wake of last month's deadly tower fire in Hong Kong, what safety advice can help people survive in a similar situation? Audio
Useful Science with Bonnie Harrison
Bonnie Harrison is here guiding us through the latest headlines from the world of science, including whether lettuces respond to music. Audio
James O’Hanlon: Liars, Cheats and Copycats
A new book by Australian science communicator James O'Hanlon explores the ingenious ways animals use deception to survive. Audio
