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Apr 25, 2025 • 24min
The Auckland Uni nuclear physicist unlocking secrets of the universe
Auckland University nuclear physicist David Krofcheck is recognised for his work on the world's greatest science experiment
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Apr 23, 2025 • 24min
Getting swept into a global recessionary vortex
New Zealand will inevitably be pulled into the world's economic gloom to some extent, but we have some cushioning in place…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Apr 22, 2025 • 25min
The fuss over new infant formula rules
A two billion dollar industry faces new rules to protect new parents - and it's pushing back…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Apr 21, 2025 • 23min
Basic banking help for the vulnerable
A bank account is a passport to the economy, but some Kiwis can't get onboard. A new scheme aims to change that.Opening a bank account isn't a simple process, and for some people the requirements are too hard. Westpac is trialling a basic account that gets around the rules.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Apr 16, 2025 • 25min
Faith, hope and chocolate eggs
Rabbi Dean Shapiro from Beth Shalom and Father Beshoy Mikhail from St Mark's Church share insights on rich Easter and Passover traditions. They delve into the cultural significance of Coptic Orthodox Easter, emphasizing unique rituals and the vibrant diversity of their community. Rabbi Shapiro highlights the symbolism in the Seder meal, revealing how Passover celebrates liberation and community. Both guests explore cultural complexities and the impact of traditions in contemporary New Zealand, providing a thought-provoking look at faith through festive lenses.
Apr 15, 2025 • 24min
It's a matter of time before measles comes to NZ, and experts are worried
A measles outbreak in the US has already killed three. Just how worried should New Zealand be?Measles is highly contagious, and spreading rapidly in the US. Whether we can stop a deadly outbreak here depends on one variable.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Apr 14, 2025 • 24min
US cuts on Antarctic research could be a major blow for NZ
Uncertainty over Antarctic research funding is unnerving scientists, who say time is running out for climate change solutions on the ice…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Apr 13, 2025 • 25min
New Zealand's biggest-ever study on dementia reveals startling numbers
After knocking on more than 20,000 doors, New Zealand researchers have found high numbers of people who have dementia, but not the diagnosisResearchers knocked on doors to gather data on dementia. They found that somewhere between half and a third of interviewees didn't know they had memory problems.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Apr 11, 2025 • 20min
New Zealand's estuaries 'in hot water'
A high rate of sedimentation means our estuaries are getting shallower, but the road to fixing the damage is a much deeper issueThe health of New Zealand's estuaries is on the decline, and climate-induced heat waves mean they are quite literally 'in hot water'…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Apr 10, 2025 • 22min
A rocky road for the battle against road cones
The Government has declared a war on road cones, but the industry thinks it's the wrong approach to an issue they're already working onA pilot programme will allow peeved drivers to report over-zealous use of road cones, but one critic says it's just a further waste of resource for a problem that's already being solved…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
