New ZealandDeeper corals may be safest from climate changeMass coral bleaching may not be a death sentence for all of the reef systems it touches.30 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi scientist helps tackle elusive 'Element 118'A top NZ scientist has helped define an intriguing and relatively new chemical element.18 Oct 01:03 AM
New ZealandAnd then there were two: Our weka, redefinedDNA has just changed what we know about our feisty, flightless native weka.18 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandWhat Ebola could tell us about NZ disease spreadA NZ study will investigate how pathogens like deadly Ebola jump from animals to humans.11 Oct 12:06 AM
New ZealandTop honour for NZ supervolcano expertRutherford Medal-winner among 21 researchers honoured at awards event.10 Oct 09:30 AM
New ZealandStrange reason tui sound better at dawnWhy does the tui's song sound so much better in the morning? The answer will surprise you.10 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandBycatch 'key driver' in NZ sea lion decline - studyScientists say "game-changing" evidence shows the risk of fishing bycatch to NZ sea lions.09 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandChrissa's struggle: Extreme reaction to anaestheticA baby has suffered irreparable brain damage because of a rare reaction to anaesthetic.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow did disease add to NZ's blackest year?Some NZ deaths may have been prevented - but these were few of 1917's WW1 butcher's bill.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs disaster prep only for the privileged?We're constantly told to prepare for disaster - but what if we can't afford to?25 Sep 09:09 PM
New ZealandMost Kiwis back charging for water use - surveyMost Kiwis across town and country think water use should come with a cost, survey finds.19 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandMalnutrition puts more children into hospitalMalnutrition is putting twice as many kids in hospital now compared to ten years ago18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatching the birth of a gene, in real timeKiwi scientists have captured the birth of a new gene in real-time evolution experiments.10 Sep 02:52 AM
TechnologyAre the robots really coming for us?Will the rise of the machines really happen? Two experts share their views.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDNA insights reveal what Auckland's rats eatKiwi scientists are using cutting-edge DNA technology to see what's in rats' stomachs.06 Sep 03:23 AM
New ZealandTop universities revealed as Auckland uni suffers a 'big blow'The top 1000 universities list is out and Auckland University has tumbled down the ranks.05 Sep 10:33 PM
New ZealandJoyce confirms he dropped out of economics at uniJoyce withdrew from two papers, did not complete five and failed one.05 Sep 07:41 AM
New ZealandHunting origin of kiwifruit-killing diseaseNew lineages of kiwifruit-killing disease Psa could emerge in the future, researcher says.05 Sep 12:31 AM
New ZealandStudy finds new 'natural killer' cell roleKiwi scientists have found an unexpected role played by so-called 'natural killer' cells.31 Aug 10:38 PM
New ZealandWhat light is best for your body clock?When it comes to keeping your body clock in time, nothing beats exposure to natural light.28 Aug 11:59 PM
New ZealandThe boot that rewrites historyThe chance discovery of a foot has led to history being rewritten.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTech giant backs NZ bug-detecting studyTech giant Oracle has funded an NZ project targeting a widely used programming language.22 Aug 04:02 AM
New ZealandBoys fall further behind girls in schoolPrimary school boys are falling further behind girls in literacy, but closing up in maths.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFact or Fiction: Labour's water taxHow much will farmers really pay if Labour brings in a water tax?14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour: free driving lessons at schoolLabour would give free driving lessons to every high school student.14 Aug 12:00 AM
BusinessWhy your chip bag comes half emptyEver felt disappointment after opening a packet of chips and seeing half the bag is empty?13 Aug 01:35 AM
LifestyleShould we replace our pets with robots?We call them our best friends, and fur babies, but do our pets really want to be with us?12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDid the NSA spy on Dotcom using NZ spy gear?New claims from the GCSB it was unaware its equipment continued spying on Kim Dotcom.01 Aug 07:24 PM
New ZealandHauraki Gulf: What lies beneath (and how they sound)A seafloor study has revealed an underwater orchestra below the Hauraki Gulf's surface.31 Jul 03:06 AM
New ZealandOvercrowded school plans 7.45am startAn overcrowded Auckland school plans to start some classes at 7.45am next year.28 Jul 05:00 PM
EnvironmentDo cheating songbirds make better singers?A new study suggests infidelity and singing prowess go together - at least in songbirds.25 Jul 03:07 AM
New Zealand'Wonder material' could suck CO2 from airNZ scientists are studying a wonder material that could suck carbon dioxide from the air.12 Jul 03:49 AM
AgribusinessNew centre to boost Kiwi farm genomicsAgricultural research will be boosted by a Massey University-led centre, launching today.12 Jul 02:45 AM
New ZealandRevealed: New Zealand's top universityKiwi institutions in top 2.5% of world universities but they lack the profile of some.04 Jul 09:13 PM