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Ironman's Suit
Tony Starks's Iron Man suit enables him to fly, it has weapons and it's basically indestructible. What on earth (or space) is it made of? Audio
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How to build a beautiful Christmas platter
Not everyone feels like preparing or even eating a huge Christmas meal. A good platter can bring plenty of cheer, and tide everyone over, especially when unexpected guests arrive, or you have tempting… Audio
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A year of obstacles for the construction industry
How long can the construction industry keep taking the hits? A look at another year of disruption in building. Audio
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Introducing Sci Fi Sci Fact
Sci Fi / Sci Fact is a new podcast series in which scientists from New Zealand's MacDiarmid Institute talk to RNZ host Bryan Crump about whether some of science-fiction's most popular concepts could… Audio
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RNZ Nights Launches New Podcast
RNZ is partnering with The MacDiarmid Institute to launch a new podcast for science-fiction fans. Nicola Gaston, co-director of the MacDiarmid Institute, joins us. Audio
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Innovation needed in construction industry - report
The construction industry future is looking bright but crying out for innovation and investment, according to the National Construction Pipeline Report just out.
It forecasts over a quarter of a… Audio
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TRAILER: Getting to the science behind the fiction
Listen in to hear New Zealand's brightest scientific minds discuss the merits of pop culture plot-drivers. From Wolverine's adamantium-fused skeleton to Star Trek's dilithium crystals. Audio
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The Native Dairy Farmer
Dave Swney and Alice Trevelyan have converted a tennis court on a dairy farm into a native plant nursery. They're using as much recycled material as they can. Audio
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Govt steps in to review building supply costs as demand soars
Audio 22 Nov 2021The government is stepping in to review the high cost of residential building supplies.
There have been long-standing concerns about a lack of competition in the sector. In a 12-month market study… Audio
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More stories emerge of buyers hit by sunset clauses
More stories are emerging of new house buyers losing out to developers using sunset clauses or other devices against them.
This comes as the escalating price of land and cost of building materials… Audio
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Chris Szekely: taking a deep dive into the Turnbull collection
Audio 13 Nov 2021Alexander Turnbull spent the greater part of his life - and his inheritance - growing his library, acquiring books, manuscripts, sketches and other materials relating to life in New Zealand. Published… Audio, Gallery
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On the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions around NZ
There've been three days of sun in a row on the West Coast. Hawke's Bay sheep farmers are thrilled so many new-born lambs have survived. Audio
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The Kiwi innovation at Expo 2020 in Dubai
Product inventor Kayne Horsham's innovative architectural product Kaynemaile is the striking centrepiece of Expo 2020's entrance canopy in Dubai. Video, Audio
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Focus on Politics: The road ahead for transport
In Focus on politics, Katie Scotcher explores the challenges and priorities in the inherently political transport sector. Audio
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Using bioengineering to enhance healthcare
Stories about the potential of bioengineering to transform health care. A new tracheostomy kit design that has halved the time for emergency operations and 3D bioprinting of tissues to help healing. Video, Audio
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Auckland builders wary of chaos as work returns under level 3
Auckland builders are being told to plan carefully to avoid chaos when they return to work tomorrow.
Most sites are expected to reopen at level 3. But straight away they will face what other firms… Audio
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A bright future for Future Post
The Waiuku company making fence posts from used plastics has expanded into vineyards, is doubling its production capacity, wants to build a South Island plant and is exporting to Australia. Audio
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Building crisis: Auckland-made materials nearly running out
The building and construction sector has just a few days worth of some Auckland-based products left.
According to suppliers some key materials are already unavailable.
Last week the government gave… Audio
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Increasing building costs another blow to first home buyers
The government's first home buyer grant for new houses is being squeezed by the rising cost of building materials. The cost of bricks, timber and steel is steadily rising, with price increases of up… Audio
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Hinemihi Te Ao Tawhito - He Tāonga Kōrero
In episode three of this series, Dr Anthony Hoete, Dr Keri-Anne Wikitera, Mark Adams and Alan Gallop provide their own perspectives about the whare tupuna, Hinemihi Te Ao Tawhito. Audio
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From poverty to helping trace Covid-19
Tough lessons in survival and strategy led Alan Chew to become a leader in innovation and philanthropy. The 66-year-old's now garnering applause for his role in helping New Zealand combat Covid-19. Audio
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NZ tests to reveal if bio-based claims stack up
Tests of a selection of plastics marketed as bio-based has found half of them are not all they claim. GNS and Scion have developed new tests that will verify if they are. Audio
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Construction sector battling inflation, lack of staff and materials
A new report highlights major challenges for the construction sector - including inflation, a lack of skilled staff and material shortages -and that's before lockdown level 4 shut it down. Audio
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The Auckland carpenter becoming a YouTube star
Scott Brown's youtube HOW TO videos are helping do-it-yourselfers around the country and overseas. It's a family affair, with partner, Jessica Bell's ideas and creativity reflected in the tutorials… Audio
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Jim Schuster: saving Aotearoa's marae heritage
Jim Schuster works with Heritage New Zealand as a marae restorer around New Zealand and the world, and in the latter category there's one particularly close to his heart. Meeting house Hinemihi has… Audio, Gallery
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Construction waste: getting rid of "skip culture"
Local councils estimate that 40 to 50 per cent of total waste going to landfills is construction and demolition waste. Much of this could be diverted if it were sorted at the start. Susie speaks with… Audio, Gallery
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Rethinking the depiction of female bodies in art and culture
British art historian Catherine McCormack has been casting a critical eye over the way women have been portrayed in art across the ages. Her book, Women in the Picture: Women Art and the Power of… Audio
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Week in a day: Parliament’s bonkers Tuesday
What happens if you try to fit a week’s worth of parliament into a single day - a slightly bonkers Tuesday. Audio
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Dr. Pan Conrad: when science meets religion
Her fulltime job is as a priest at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Maryland, Virginia, but in her 'other' life, Rev. Pamela 'Pan' Conrad has worked as a member of the tactical operations team for… Audio
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Summer Series - Growing for Gold
Budou table grapes can fetch up to $160 a bunch in Japan. Third generation grape grower Tetsuya Higuchi is growing the enormous, sweet, picture-perfect Japanese style grape in Hawke's Bay. The grapes… Audio