New ZealandQ&A: The big quake threat from NZ's largest faultDon't be scared, be prepared. That's a scientist's advice around NZ's largest fault zone.28 Nov 12:56 AM
New ZealandSecond case of myrtle rust in AucklandMovement controls in place on St Lukes property to contain myrtle rust infection.27 Nov 03:06 AM
WorldHow to survive an apocalypseThis year has seen its fair share of natural disasters.25 Nov 06:25 AM
WorldFlat-Earther's plans have hit a speed bump'It's still happening,' Mike Hughes said of his plan to 'prove' that Earth is flat.24 Nov 10:10 PM
New ZealandHow do we hang on to old memories?Is not buying into conspiracy theories simply a matter of cognitive ability? Not so.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry confirms myrtle rust infection in AucklandA fungal plant disease has been found in Auckland for the first time.23 Nov 02:05 AM
New ZealandWeird Science: Spider silk in your ear?Would you want a spider web inside your ear? Probably not. But it could help hearing aids.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPit of death holds thousands of bird bonesThe hole has caught many flightless birds - including moa - over thousands of years.08 Nov 01:01 AM
New ZealandNew fungus found on Wellington's Mt VictoriaFungus spores probably drifted across from Australia.07 Nov 10:09 PM
New ZealandCould 'bio-banking' halt NZ's species loss?Could 'bio-banking' halt NZ's biodiversity crisis? A new report looks at the concept.05 Nov 12:15 AM
LifestyleWhy you should stop and smell the rosesStudy finds those that take time to notice nature, have an increased sense of happiness.05 Nov 12:07 AM
New ZealandWhat makes quakes more shaky?Why are quakes more shaky in some spots than others? The answer lies just under our feet.04 Nov 11:56 PM
New ZealandDrones to scan strait in 'Project Cookie Monster'Ocean drones will probe the wild Cook Strait in new study dubbed "Project Cookie Monster".04 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandClimate report bodes badly for Paris goalsGrim new figures show Paris climate goals will be hard to meet fast, NZ scientists say.04 Nov 10:55 PM
New ZealandNZ study: could humans regenerate tissue?A sea creature that regenerates an entire new body may mean big things for human healing.04 Nov 10:44 PM
New ZealandSeismic blasts 'harmful to marine life'New recordings lay bare the underwater racket created by oil and gas industry's airguns.02 Nov 04:36 AM
LifestyleThe truth about 'selfish' millennialsBaby boomers who accuse millennials of acting entitled might want to think again.31 Oct 04:00 PM
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 ZealandWeird Science: Why are we scared of spiders?Ever wonder where our fear of snakes and spiders comes from?27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis help reveal 'world's oldest tsunami victim'Kiwi researchers have helped reveal "probably" the world's oldest known tsunami victim.25 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandSalmon study unlocks sexual secretsA prized species of salmon could help scientists solve mysteries about human reproduction.24 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandDid a space storm add to Auckland's fuel crisis?Geomagnetic storms could be corroding underground pipes, researchers say.23 Oct 09:55 PM
EnvironmentAlarm over decline of bugsYou may be grateful for the cleaner windscreen but it's a symptom of a worrying trend.18 Oct 10:36 PM
New ZealandDNA feat could boost star forestry speciesA world-first DNA feat by NZ scientists could boost the way we grow the radiata pine.18 Oct 01:08 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 ZealandUncovered: Our north's fiery, 260m-year historyThe fiery, dramatic history of New Zealand's north has been retold by a veteran geologist.17 Oct 02:45 AM
New ZealandMajor probe of quake danger zone beginsScientists are to begin a seafloor probe of what's arguably our biggest natural threat.16 Oct 10:21 PM
New ZealandHow Aucklanders can help 10 endangered speciesAuckland is home to many endangered species. Here's how locals can help save 10 of them.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhen stars collide: cosmic discovery announcedScientists have picked up cosmic waves created by the collision of two neutron stars.16 Oct 02:00 PM
LifestyleNo, the placenta's not a superfoodThe placenta isn't a superfood. Eating it is risky, 'borderline cannablism' expert says.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig Pacific wondersDelve into the depths of the Big Pacific without taking a foot off land.13 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldUnusually warm weather affected race to South PoleUnusually warm weather affected Scott and Amundsen's race to the South Pole, study finds.12 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandNZ scientists alarmed at captive orcas' teethKiwi scientists have helped reveal the sorry state of teeth in captive killer whales.12 Oct 03:51 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
