Science
Jocelyn Crowley: The reality of a ‘grey divorce’
Divorces among New Zealanders over 50 sits just shy of 40% at last count, up 7% in the last decade. This echoes the upwards trending rates around the globe. Audio
Dr Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Dr Ali Hill from Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition is back with us on Sunday Morning. This week we talk about the role of diet in inflammation, the benefits of eating thyme, the viral… Audio
Tim Lenton: How to Fix the Climate Crisis
Back in the 1990s, Dr Timothy Lenton started studying tipping points - those critical thresholds where small changes can lead to massive transformations. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025
In today's episode, the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. A former minister says bold action is needed to… Audio
The Kiwi tech firm aiming for the top in the AI boom
The Detail puts on a rabbit suit and gets special access to the incubators of Taiwan's powerful semiconductor industry.
Inside Taiwan's powerhouse semiconductor sector
The Detail puts on a rabbit suit and gets special access to the incubators of Taiwan's powerful semiconductor industry. Audio
How do touchscreens actually work?
They're everywhere! But have you ever wondered how touchscreens actually work? Dr Fakhural Alam is a professor of engineering, computer, and mathematical sciences at AUT.
He is currently developing a… Audio
World’s first commercial space station getting closer to launch
NASA will essentially buy "station services" from a private contractor tasked with launching a modern ISS successor.
Science with Ezzy Pearson
Science correspondent Ezzy Pearson on alien life, the toll of ultra-long-distance running, and what our four-legged friends can teach us about ageing. Audio
Detecting cow burps from space
A methane-detecting satellite, supported by $32 million of government funding, is lost in space. What data did it manage to collect before it went dark?
Science: This year's top Ig Nobel winners
Alan discusses who has featured in this year's satirical Ig Nobel Awards for scientists and researchers from around the world. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 September 2025
In today's episode, National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join the political panel, the chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald… Audio
Millipede invasion sparks study on coast
Owhiro Bay locals have awoken to find their homes infested with the creepy crawly invertebrates.
DNA Drive needs insects from your car number plate
Producer Matthew Hutch tells about DNA Drive, a project which needs insects from your car number plate.. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Treadmill or Outside?
What's better for performance? Hitting the pavement outside or getting those kilometres in on the trusty treadmill at the gym? Audio
Is it hygienic to sit on public toilet seats?
What if the seat looks dirty like its not being cleaned for weeks? Do you brave it? What if it looks clean? Audio
How can this woman 'sniff out' Parkinson's?
Retired Scottish nurse Joy Milne was asked to smell 12 shirts - half of which were from people with diagnosed Parkinson's. She stunned the scientists.
Will the 'net zero' target include shipping aviation emissions?
The climate change minister is considering whether emissions from international aviation and shipping should be included in the 2050 climate targets.
The terrifying prospect of being replaced by AI
The Detail: A workplace performance expert warns that introducing artificial intelligence simply to replace people will backfire badly for companies.
When AI in the workplace goes wrong
A workplace performance expert warns that introducing artificial intelligence simply to replace people will backfire badly for companies. Audio
