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Can a board game help future generations save the planet?
It's hoped that a new board game will play a bit part in future generations taking care of the planet. Called Earthcare, the game's being developed by Australian Lisa Wriley. She talks to Jesse. Audio
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Countdown to freeze prices on essential items over winter
One of New Zealand's largest supermarket chains is temporarily freezing prices on at least 500 items in response to what's being called a cost of living crisis.
Countdown says it has identified… Video, Audio
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Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson - Is it time to chuck the growth economy in the bin?
Rebecca Stevenson talks to Kathryn about whether modern economic focus on growth and gross domestic product (how much we make minus how much we buy) as a measure of a nation's success isn't… Audio
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Evans and Clarkson: Science through comics
Kate Evans and Giselle Clarkson are on a mission to tell stories about science through words and pictures. They've embarked on a new series for New Zealand Geographic where they tackle the questions… Audio
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Elise Bohan: looking to the future of our species
What is the future of our species? As technology becomes more and more a part of our daily lives, we may become something different to human down the line. Elise Bohan has written the book on it. Audio
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Computer Recycling unveils new machine to deal with NZ's huge e-waste problem
A new state-of-the-art machine that sorts and shreds electronic waste has officially started operation in Auckland. Video, Audio
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Science: How to harness the sun's energy more efficiently
Science commentator Dr Allan Blackman joins Lynn to look at new reseach into how the sun's energy can be converted into electricity more efficiently. At the moment silicon solar cells can only manage… Audio
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No.8 wire mentality at play in Kiwi aid effort in Ukraine
ReliefAid Founder and Executive Director Mike Seawright was on his way to oversee an aid operation in the Middle East when Russia's invasion of Ukraine kicked off. Seawright immediately diverted to… Audio
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Fighting for the consumer's right to repair
Gay Gordon-Byrne has been described as the most important political advocate for consumer rights in the United States. In her role as executive director of the Repair Association, she's spearheaded… Audio
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Areez Katki: breathing new life into the art of embroidery
Artist and writer Areez Katki is a rising star in the contemporary arts scene, giving new relevance to embroidery while exploring his Queer and Parsi-Indian identity. Audio, Gallery
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The award winning tree house
Thomas Lawley, has taken his search for the perfect home to new heights. HOME magazine's has held its 2022 Home of the Year awards, the designs and videos are now on their website homemagazine.nz… Audio
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Construction still hampered by rising building costs
Building costs are going up faster than houses with some tradies struggling to get their hands on basic materials and facing unknown freight costs.
Part of it is Covid and supply chain uncertainty… Video, Audio
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Stolen tools possibly traded for drugs - Bay of Plenty police
The cost of construction is going through the roof as tradies struggle to get their hands on basic materials - with lead times stretching well into the second half of the year.
As the squeeze on… Video, Audio
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Home underinsurance risks grow as building costs climb
The rising cost of building materials may leave home owners in the lurch as the risk of under-insurance throughout New Zealand grows.
Most residential home insurers use a fixed sum policy, meaning… Audio
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Hannah Upritchard: eccentric jewellery to spark joy
A three month trip home to Christchurch from London to donate a kidney to her mother, has turned into a two year stay for expat jeweller Hannah Upritchard. But she's making the most of her time… Audio, Gallery
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The energy problem
Two stories on addressing our energy problem - using AI to maximise locally produced renewable energy and reducing the carbon footprint of ammonia production. Audio
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Insect wings inspire new antibacterial food packaging
The natural antibacterial texture of insect wings has inspired scientists in the lab. Distinguished Professor Elena Ivanova of RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, explains it all to Jesse. Audio
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Welcome to Hackland, Auckland's makerspace
Audio 22 Mar 2022A community of tinkers and makers in Kingland Auckland have joined forces to establish their own urban creative playground. Hackland is a makerspace equipped with tools and materials to enable people… Audio
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More strategic approach needed for intensification
Audio 16 Mar 2022Auckland-based architect Rob Guild is sounding the alarm about the way New Zealand is approaching housing intensification; which risks poor design and a lack of amenity. Audio
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Threads, Knots and Connections
Wai Ching Chan and Tessa Ma'auga chat to us about their new exhibition Kapuia nga aho Using the language of threads and knots, the exhibition explores ancient Chinese narratives in connection with… Audio
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Simon Fenwick: taking table tennis to the next level
Years in the making, the Waitemata Table Tennis Club in Auckland recently opened a purpose-built table tennis stadium to the tune of $2 million. The modern building replaced the previous stadium that… Audio
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Natural Paint Co: The Kiwi business stripping out the nasties
Kathryn spoke to James Mount about how they embarked on their endeavour - at the age of 22 - and the success they've had. Video, Audio
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Affordable build to rent developments
House prices soared in 2021, rental housing stocks are low in some areas and affordability is beyond the reach of many first home buyers and low income earners. Bipartisan legislation was passed in… Audio
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Biodegradable sneakers developed in NZ
Audio 24 Feb 2022A small New Zealand start-up has designed a biodegradable sneaker, which is being described as a 'world-first'. Audio
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The conservation promise that mining companies are quietly beating
The government's unequivocal promise of a ban on mining on conservation land has not eventuated. What happened? Audio
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Yola: "This record is trying to trick you into empathy"
Yola is a Bristol-born, Nashville based musician and singer who blurs the boundaries between soul, country, and disco, and is earning high praise for it – her second album Stand For Myself, produced… Video, Audio
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Minimum wage increase necessary as inflation peaks
Audio 27 Jan 2022Statistics New Zealand data released today showed that Inflation was 5.9% annually, its highest rate since June 1990. Council of Trade Unions Chief Economist Craig Renney explains. Audio
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Expert feature: Organic cleaning
The clean start of a New Year can lead to a start of a good clean for homes. Today's expert is author, journalist and editor Wendyl Nissen who has spent the past two decades promoting sustainable… Audio
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Tropical fruit in NZ goes bananas
Hugh Rose is the Chair of Tropical Fruit Growers and has an impressive stable of interesting sounding fruits growing on his Northland property. He talks Anna through them. Audio
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Record consents for new homes but builders warn of delays
Despite a record number of consents for new homes being issued last year, builders say construction could still be delayed due to a lack of workers and materials.
There were 48,522 homes consented in… Audio