LifestyleWhy clicking pens drive us crazyWhile many of us may find the sounds of chewing or breathing off-putting, for some they're unbearable - and new research has shown their brains are going into overdrive.11 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandHigh-tech task for Antarctica's WWII-era DC-3A war-era DC-3 aircraft is playing an unlikely role in a state-of-the-art scientific survey of Antarctica's sea ice.09 Feb 01:13 AM
New Zealand5.1 jolt a 'classic' aftershock - scientistThere was nothing unusual about the late-night 5.1 quake that shook Marlborough and the lower North Island on Wednesday, says a scientist.02 Feb 02:38 AM
New ZealandLand before time: 34 million years of NZ historyKiwi scientists have reconstructed more than 34 million years of our climate - including a period when New Zealand was up to 8C warmer - using 2000 samples of fossilised tree pollen.02 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandCould earthquake trigger 'The Big One'?International scientists have claimed the 7.8 Kaikoura quake has raised the potential threat of another large NZ event - but a Kiwi scientist says that's unlikely.01 Feb 03:33 AM
OpinionWhere oh where is summer?COMMENT: Storms, high winds, heavy rain and even ice... What has happened to summer and will it improve. WeatherWatch head analyst Phil Duncan explains.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOur Backyard: Inside 'extreme' rock poolsScience reporter Jamie Morton looks at some of the hardy little creatures that live in our rock pools.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer Science: The battle for our islandsScience reporter Jamie Morton talks to Auckland Uni conservation ecologist Dr James Russell about the challenge to sweep islands clear of pest predators.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer Science: A star-gazer's banquetHerald science reporter Jamie Morton talks to Stardome astronomer Dr Grant Christie about the stars we can see above us in the sky this summer.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Summer: Why are we waiting?The cold miserable weather so far this year in many parts of the country isn't the usual weather we see - but it's not out of the question either.07 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldMassive iceberg poised to breakA major crack that has rapidly expanded is poised to create one of the world's biggest icebergs in a matter of months, scientists warn.06 Jan 08:27 PM
New ZealandBig Read: 10 innovations you need to know for 2017Fog harvesting, floating dairy farm and smog towers... Andrew Stone outlines some clever and inspiring innovations that we might hear a bit about in 2017.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ scientist alarmed at sea ice lossA Kiwi climate scientist says he's been alarmed at how much sea ice the planet's poles lost in 2016, in what was one of the hottest years on record.03 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandSex life of one of NZ's strangest creaturesThe secret sex life of one of New Zealand's strangest native species is going under the microscope in a new summer-long study.02 Jan 01:25 AM
New ZealandScientists studying Kaikoura tsunami need your helpScientists are still trying to understand the strange tsunami activity that occurred in last month's 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake - and have called upon people to help them.18 Dec 01:31 AM
New ZealandBreakthrough could help slash emissionsA new discovery by Kiwi and US scientists could lead to new ways to help New Zealand's agricultural sector slash greenhouse gas emissions.15 Dec 10:44 PM
New ZealandWatch: Where have Kaikoura's crayfish gone?NIWA marine ecology technician Mark Fenwick has observed the dramatic changes to Kaikoura's crayfish habitats.15 Dec 10:28 PM
New ZealandMelting continent's far-reaching effectsChanges taking place in Antarctica are significant another to influence those on the other side of the planet, new research co-authored by a Kiwi scientist has found.14 Dec 03:14 AM
New Zealand2016 set to be NZ's warmest on recordThis year is set to become New Zealand's hottest on record, breaking the previous record set in 1998, scientists say.12 Dec 11:41 PM
WorldWeird Science: Could we talk to aliens?Hollywood has long been fascinated with the idea of communicating with space aliens. But is it even possible? Or wise?09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandExpedition probes post-quake tsunami riskA major expedition to the submarine Kaikoura Canyon is assessing whether the November 14 quake elevated tsunami risks to coastal settlements.09 Dec 02:28 AM
New ZealandCan you spot the penguin in this photo?Can you spot the penguin? If you're struggling, stop squinting and take in the big picture.08 Dec 03:23 AM
World'Dead Zone' devoid of oxygen and lifeScientists have discovered a huge, mysterious dead zone - 60,000 sq km virtually devoid of oxygen and life.06 Dec 04:36 AM
New ZealandInteractive: How quake changed landscapeA new satellite-based tool published by Landcare Research has provided one of the clearest views yet of what changes last month's 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake wrought on the landscape.06 Dec 01:49 AM
New ZealandGlow-in-the-dark bugs bring art to lifeThey're usually found inside the guts of fish: but glow-in-the-dark bugs also look great on canvas.02 Dec 04:00 PM
TechnologyWeird science: toddler robots learn like kids doChildren learn new words using the same method as robots, psychologists say.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandClimate change won't kill us this decadeA prominent NZ scientist explains why we should ignore alarmist claims that climate change will soon kill us all.30 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandGin Wigmore heading for AntarcticaA Kiwi pop star and a Nasa astronaut have joined a line-up of speakers set to take part in an Antarctic TedX event that will be livestreamed around the world.30 Nov 05:30 AM
New ZealandDanger revealed from quake-made damsINTERACTIVE: Dams created by landslides in this month's 7.8 quake have been pin-pointed on a detailed new map created by GNS Science and Environment Canterbury.29 Nov 10:18 PM
New ZealandQuake ingenuity: Introducing the 'spade-tenna'GeoNet technicians reach new heights of Kiwi ingenuity as they work in the quake zone. .29 Nov 08:29 PM
OpinionRachel Stewart: What to do when your days are numberedCOMMENT: I had never, for one second, consciously entertained the idea that human extinction was conceivable in the near term.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua explosions: What lies beneath?The spectacular eruption of a geyser near the shores of Lake Rotorua comes as scientists are discovering new insights into the city's famous geothermal backdrop.29 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandRevealed: NZ households' impact on climate changeNew data has revealed a notable drop in the average Kiwi household's greenhouse gas emissions, as production of meat, dairy and electricity becomes more climate-friendly.29 Nov 02:29 AM
