Do trees prevent landslides? What science says about roots, rainfall and stabilityMartin Brook, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
The Mount Maunganui tragedy reminds us landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazardMartin Brook, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Beneath Antarctica’s largest ice shelf, a hidden ocean is revealing its secretsCraig Stevens, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau; National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA); Christina Hulbe, University of Otago, and Yingpu Xiahou, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
NZ’s sodden January explained: what’s driven this month’s big wet?James Renwick, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
New study sheds light on the threat of ‘marine darkwaves’ to ocean lifeFrançois Thoral, University of Waikato; Christopher Battershill, University of Waikato; David R Schiel, University of Canterbury, and Shinae Montie, The University of Western Australia
Does adding ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to your ChatGPT prompts really waste energy?Richard Morris, Lincoln University, New Zealand
The fire is out, but Tongariro is now at risk of losing its unique biological legacyJulie Deslippe, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
NZ is taking aim at feral cats. Are we ready for the ethical and practical implications?Courtney Addison, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Deep sea mining is the next geopolitical frontline – and the Pacific is in the crosshairsViliame Kasanawaqa, University of Canterbury
A new way to measure the age of dolphins opens a window onto the lives of these iconic animalsEvi Hanninger, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University; Emma Betty, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University; Karen Stockin, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University; Katharina J. Peters, University of Wollongong, and Livia Gerber, CSIRO
COP30: Pacific leaders now have world court backing to call countries to account over climate riskJohn Sibanda, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
COP30: climate law changes mean NZ could retreat from its international obligationsCathrine Dyer, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
The government’s dismantling of climate laws breaks years of cross-party agreementBarry Barton, University of Waikato and Jennifer Campion, University of Waikato
Dunedin’s inner-city greening project shows even small spaces can be wildlife havensJacqueline Theis, University of Otago; Barbara I.P. Barratt, University of Otago; Connal McLean, University of Otago, and Yolanda van Heezik, University of Otago
COP30: NZ’s lack of climate ambition undermines global goals and free-trade agreementsNathan Cooper, University of Waikato
A deadly hornet has reached NZ – we can all help stop its spreadPhil Lester, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Spiders inspired biologists to create artificial webs to capture airborne DNA for biodiversity monitoringAngela (Ang) McGaughran, University of Waikato and Manpreet K Dhami, Bioeconomy Science Institute
A tiny fossil suggests bowerbirds once lived in ancient New Zealand – new researchElizabeth Steell, University of Cambridge; Alan Tennyson, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa; Nic Rawlence, University of Otago, and Pascale Lubbe, University of Otago
Protected areas in the Hauraki Gulf nearly triple under a new law – but it comes with a catchConrad Pilditch, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau and Simon Francis Thrush, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
NZ’s government wants tourism to drive economic growth – but how will it deal with aviation emissions?Robert McLachlan, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
