New ZealandHunga eruption's incredible shockwaves 'once-a-century' event16 May, 2022 11:11 PM4 minutes to read
New ZealandEndemic: Covid consequences will continue for years, experts warn16 May, 2022 10:01 PM6 minutes to readA failure of nations to tackle Covid-19 together will see pandemic rage for years to come.
New ZealandHalf the population will have been infected with Covid-19, says modeller15 May, 2022 10:02 PM3 minutes to readVirus prediction is based on what has been seen overseas and in modelling.
New ZealandRare 'Smeagol' slug found15 May, 2022 06:55 PM3 minutes to readDiscovery of slimy gravel maggot, named after Tolkein's Gollum, delights researchers.
New ZealandClimate master plan: What to expect from today's big reveal15 May, 2022 05:00 PM8 minutes to readThe Govt today unveils its final plan to cut emissions out to 2035. What can we expect?
New ZealandCovid-19: Where are we at with saliva testing?14 May, 2022 11:12 PM6 minutes to readMost of us know the awkward feeling of doing a nasal swab. How far away are saliva RATs?
PremiumNew ZealandNZ has its own signature Covid Omicron lineage14 May, 2022 10:01 PM4 minutes to readOmicron outbreak now being dominated by multiple BA.2 lineages genetically linked to NZ.
Lifestyle'Youth transplants' really can slow the ageing process14 May, 2022 08:54 PM5 minutes to readCerebrospinal fluid can regenerate the memory centre and may help to rejuvenate bodies.
TechnologyScientists grow plants in lunar dirt; next stop the moon12 May, 2022 10:09 PM3 minutes to readResearchers can grow plants from dirt sourced by the Apollo 11 mission to the moon.
World'Gentle giant': First image of black hole in centre of Milky Way12 May, 2022 05:32 PM3 minutes to readScientists describe the cosmic destroyer as 'the cowardly lion of black holes'.
New ZealandRising Auckland Omicron case numbers a warning to NZ12 May, 2022 05:00 PM5 minutes to readAuckland upswing in Covid-19 cases may signal the start a national climb to a new normal.
New ZealandCovid-19: NZ's fatality risk lower than Oz, Taiwan11 May, 2022 05:48 AM5 minutes to readHigh vax rate has helped push our cumulative case fatality risk at less than 0.1 per cent.
New ZealandWhat NZ's lost moa is teaching us about climate change10 May, 2022 11:01 PM4 minutes to readOur lost moa is offering insights into how today's species will respond to climate change.
New ZealandWinds thwart Nasa's Wanaka balloon launch10 May, 2022 11:47 PM2 minutes to readStadium-sized super pressure balloon prepared for an ascent to 33km above the Earth.
New ZealandNZ just passed a million Covid cases - what comes next?10 May, 2022 01:03 AM6 minutes to readNZ's case count just passed the million mark. What does that mean and what lies ahead?
New ZealandFirst thousand days crucial for lifelong mental health, new report says9 May, 2022 05:50 AM4 minutes to readDoes adulthood begin at 25? Brain development research sparks call for health overhaul.
PremiumNew ZealandKāpiti Marine Reserve played significant role over its 30 years8 May, 2022 07:31 PM9 minutes to readThe fourth oldest marine reserve in NZ celebrates its 30th anniversary this month.
New ZealandThe BA.5 Covid variant has arrived in NZ: Here's what to expect8 May, 2022 01:30 AM5 minutes to readThe Government needs to start counting re-infections, says epidemiologist Michael Baker.
LifestyleSeeing the light: Why 'near-death experiences' will be studied more seriously8 May, 2022 12:00 AM5 minutes to readMillions of people around the world have inhabited a "grey zone" between living and dying.
PremiumLifestyleCollision course: Unravelling the link between athletes and dementia6 May, 2022 08:00 PM10 minutes to read"I can't help but be a little bit terrified that it could be my future."
PremiumNew ZealandExplained: What rising seas mean for insurance and house prices5 May, 2022 07:00 AM10 minutes to readIf you live in a one-in-100-year flood zone, you'll likely lose insurance, expert warns.
New ZealandWarmer winter set to follow wider NZ region's third-hottest summer5 May, 2022 05:32 AM3 minutes to readClimate scientist's expanded record reveals how unusually warm NZ's summer was.
PremiumWorldThe vanishing variants: Lessons from Gamma, Iota and Mu4 May, 2022 08:01 PM8 minutes to readNew York Times: Mu, once a "variant of interest", quickly faded away to nothing. Why?
New ZealandSiouxsie Wiles: Why I'm worried about the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants4 May, 2022 09:00 AM9 minutes to readOPINION: What does the science tell us about these new variants growing around the world?
New ZealandAsthma and Respiratory Foundation wants action to address inequalities2 May, 2022 07:00 PM3 minutes to readDr James Fingleton says Māori and Pacific communities are more likely to have asthma.
New ZealandMt Ruapehu has strongest tremor in 20 years2 May, 2022 09:16 AM3 minutes to readA period of heightened unrest continues for Mt Ruapehu.
New ZealandRising tides: what's in store for NZ's three biggest cities?2 May, 2022 05:43 AM6 minutes to readBy 2040, once-a-century floods could be happening annually in NZ's two biggest cities.
New Zealand'Less time to act than we thought': Sinking land, rising oceans - how our coast will be transformed1 May, 2022 09:01 AM9 minutes to readScientists say councils should be preparing for higher seas right now.
PremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Three warning signs for NZ's next wave1 May, 2022 06:24 AM6 minutes to readModellers say the next big wave could be months away. How will we know when it starts?
New ZealandAlpine Fault: What scientists are learning about NZ's big quake-maker1 May, 2022 12:27 AM5 minutes to readNewly-installed seismometers are offering fresh insights into our big-risk Alpine Fault.
New ZealandNew Covid-19 'Lamp' test to be trialled at Auckland Airport30 Apr, 2022 10:13 PM4 minutes to readLamp tests combine speed of RATs with accuracy of a PCR test and can be self-administered.
PremiumLifestyleLight at the end of the tunnel: New research into near-death experiences30 Apr, 2022 05:00 PM4 minutes to readListener: About a fifth of people who almost die have an NDE.
PremiumLifestyleStarted out as a fish. How did it end up like this?29 Apr, 2022 10:00 PM9 minutes to readNew York Times: Our modern woes would not exist if our ancestors had never left the water.