New ZealandDinosaur-killing asteroid also wiped out forests, birdsForests and birds living in them were also wiped out by the dinosaur-killing K–Pg event.03 Jun 04:38 AM
New ZealandPlastic pollution: Why tragic photographs aren't enoughTragic images of ocean life swimming in plastic belies a bigger problem, researchers say.03 Jun 04:24 AM
New ZealandThe Kiwis behind the world's biggest rodent eradication9000km away from home, Miriam Ritchie and her dogs helped make South Georgia rodent-free.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCan NZ really kill every rat, possum and stoat?Nearly two years into the war, are we any closer to being rid of predators by 2050?02 Jun 02:00 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonPlastic bag ban may harm environmentSingle-use plastic bags had the lowest carbon footprint compared to alternatives01 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldScientists discover the 'mother of all lizards'A 240-million-year-old fossil - and an exciting new clue in an evolutionary mystery.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: Why sharks have a 'sixth sense'Imagine having superhuman hearing. That's kind of what sharks have, scientists say.01 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldNasa's probe discovers dunes on PlutoNasa's New Horizons probe gave us the best look at Pluto yet.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi connection: Police keen to know if Russian serial killer was in our midstThe Russian Investigative Committee made a DNA search request to New Zealand in 2016.31 May 08:38 PM
WorldAre we heading for extinction? Three possible fates for the planetSimulations by mathematicians showed three scenarios.31 May 06:01 PM
New ZealandChance of a milder winter for much of North IslandWinter might end up on the warmer side for the north and west of the North Island.31 May 02:31 AM
New ZealandKiwiNet finalists: 'Infinitely' rechargeable batteries, wearable techWearable tech and insect-inspired innovations among this year's KiwiNet awards finalists.30 May 05:16 AM
EditorialEditorial: Myth-busting on meth does NZ a favourEDITORIAL: PM's chief science advisor has exploded myths around meth exposure in homes.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaths genius beats calculator in square root speed testMaths genius beats calculator in square root speed test.28 May 09:50 PM
LifestyleDoes cannabis cure cancer?It's natural, man. But what are its capabilities? An expert extracts fact from fiction.28 May 09:18 PM
New ZealandStudy finds mums take 4.4% pay cut to have a baby'Motherhood penalty' is worse for mothers who take more than a year off paid work.28 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand12 Questions with Dr Bruce CampbellDr Bruce Campbell led the team of scientists that saved the kiwifruit industry from Psa.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHope as native bird numbers doubleA 20-year DoC project in the South Island valley shows the value of pest control.27 May 05:00 PM
LifestylePersonality tests can provide shallow answers about 'true' youSeemingly, the sillier the assessment, the better people think it can read the hidden self27 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhy pursuing your goals could actually make you unhappyIf you are constantly juggling a set of goals, it could be a recipe for unhappiness.25 May 09:15 PM
WorldGlobal warming bad news for white animalsClimate change puts animals with white fur in danger as it leaves them vulnerable.25 May 08:06 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Will robots teach your children manners?COMMENT: Kids can demand digital assistant do what they want, with no need for politeness.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFootage reveals stunning clarity of famous NZ springsFootage has revealed the spectacular clarity of one of NZ's largest freshwater springs.24 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandCannabis law reform should consider the risks: ResearcherAny law change on cannabis should consider the risks to young people, says researcher.24 May 10:56 PM
New ZealandPrestigious UK science journal publishes in te reoA major UK scientific journal has featured a research paper summarised in te reo Māori.24 May 09:30 PM
BusinessKiwi supplement company Calocurb eyes $5b US marketKiwi company Calocurb is expanding globally off the back of New Zealand success23 May 09:06 PM
New ZealandNZ's climate faces wilder, wetter, warmer, futureA top panel has laid out starting points for NZ to prepare for a warmer, wilder future.23 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZ baby study gets US cash boostNZ-led study that could help up to a third of all babies born gets a $2.8m boost from US.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSaving our native species comes with winners and losersWiping out our predators is good for our threatened species - yet some more than others.23 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandAre 'biodegradable' plastic bags any better for the planet?Not enough is known about how these materials break down in the environment.22 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I'd do it even if they didn't pay me' - student embalmerElise Wolfgram has just taken home the top student awards for a role she loves.22 May 06:51 AM
New ZealandIce exploration could help put man on MarsScientific forays into Antarctica are helping to expand research on planets like Mars.22 May 05:20 AM
New ZealandScientists seeking lost quake devices loaned from JapanScientists are appealing to the public to find three sea seismometers lost near Gisborne.22 May 05:20 AM
New ZealandFood, data focus of $60m Singapore collaborationNew $60m NZ and Singapore science collaboration to focus on data and the future of food.22 May 04:32 AM
