World'Sixth mass extinction already underway'Scientists warn three-quarters of all species could soon disappear from our planet.13 Jul 01:37 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Antarctica's new trillion-tonne icebergA Kiwi Antarctic scientist discusses the break-off of a trillion-tonne iceberg.13 Jul 12:43 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 Zealand6.4 quake struck in little-understood zoneLast night's 6.4 quake came from a seismic zone that has produced major recent quakes.12 Jul 12:19 AM
New ZealandKiwi scientists help build huge climate databaseKiwi scientists have helped build the most comprehensive global climate database yet.11 Jul 01:00 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ's alpine plants face extinctionAlpine plants are at risk as climate change and tourism spread weeds to higher altitudes.11 Jul 01:58 AM
WorldIceberg six times size of Auckland about to break off AntarcticaIceberg will be among largest ever seen, containing about 1 trillion tonnes of ice.05 Jul 09:13 PM
TechnologyMantle of molten rock deep below NZGPS data has revealed how mantle rock beneath the Central North Island is being melted.05 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldLiving fossils on the edge of abyssHorseshoe crabs have survived four mass extinctions, but humans could wipe them out.05 Jul 02:21 AM
New ZealandWeird Science: How long can we live?How long can humans actually live for? The truth is, scientists say, we just don't know.30 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldWinners and losers of Antarctica's great thawClimate change could help native species but also allow invasive species to gain foothold.29 Jun 09:04 PM
WorldChemical delays healing of ozone holeScientists find new threat to recovery of "ozone hole" just as it finally begins to heal.27 Jun 09:07 PM
New ZealandIsland-making eruption's explosive back-storyNZ scientists reveal an explosive history behind the 2014 eruption that made a new island.26 Jun 10:53 PM
New ZealandScientists to probe Spain-sized ice shelfNZ scientists are preparing to probe the France-sized Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.25 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldChimpanzees change hunting strategy after 27yChimpanzees change their hunting strategy when they know scientists are watching.24 Jun 12:22 AM
LifestyleWeird Science: Was 'Eternal Sunshine' right?Has science just given credence to sci-fi film Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind?23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoC staff not keen to 'play God' with native speciesDoC staff are happy to "play God" with pests - but not with our cherished native species.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSilent quakes help faults let off steamSilent, slow-slip earthquakes could offer stress relief for under-pressure fault zones.20 Jun 02:24 AM
New ZealandWhat would happen if Auckland erupted?Eruption could cost Auckland $10b and make the city even more vulnerable to disaster.19 Jun 06:27 PM
New ZealandTiny Piha critter's big scientific insightThis Piha Beach crustacean shows some creatures can have tide-influenced body clocks.19 Jun 09:00 AM
New ZealandResearchers prepare for Alpine Fault eventAn Alpine Fault earthquake could cut the West Coast from the main grid for many weeks.17 Jun 11:19 PM
LifestyleWorst smells in the natural worldBiologists told of the worst smells they've faced while conducting field research.17 Jun 09:14 PM
LifestyleWeird Science: A few beers can hurt brainsDrinking just a couple of beers a day can cause problems for your brain, new study finds.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ joins bid to map planet's ocean floorNew Zealand has joined a sprawling effort to map the ocean floor of the entire world.09 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandStudents to delve into their teachers' DNAWhere did your science teacher hail from? Hundreds of students are about to find out.07 Jun 01:42 AM
TechnologyWeird Science: T-Rex's incredible bite powerThe T rex pulverised bones by biting down with forces the weight of three small cars.02 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonMichelle Dickinson: The heat is onCOMMENT: Construction boom means we need strategies to offset 'urban heat island'.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Science a sore point in schoolsA former teacher is pushing for more science in schools. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 May 04:53 AM
New ZealandBudget: Five takes on this year's science spendFive leading figures in the science sector share their views on Budget 2017.25 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandScientists solve Milky Way mysteryA Kiwi astrophysicist has helped reveal how most of the antimatter in the Milky Way forms.23 May 10:26 PM
New ZealandClimate could be transformed by 2100The climate in tropical regions could become unrecognisable by the end of this century.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandA bone-chiller: Year's coldest morningA spectacular clear night has led to sub-zero temperatures across New Zealand.21 May 06:19 PM
