New ZealandHow Earth's axis influences evolution - and extinctionChanges in Earth's orbit have influenced evolution - and extinction - over 450m years.16 May 05:37 AM
WorldMysterious 'force' hints at alien lifeGroup of scientists studying dark energy believe alien life may exist in other universes.16 May 05:32 AM
New ZealandBrian Cox: Why anti-science is a threat to our democracyThe famous thinker discusses black holes - those in space, and those in cyber-space.16 May 12:46 AM
BusinessRobotic dog: your new best friend or worst enemy?Boston Dynamics will start selling the robots next year.14 May 03:30 AM
OpinionThe science of reducing skin cancerSuntan or sunburn – we all respond differently to exposure to the sun.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawking's final theory on the universe - why Einstein was wrongThe late cosmologist Stephen Hawking's final theory on the universe has been published.11 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow to really tell if your food is offDoes the five-second rule work? And is that medium-rare burger okay?10 May 11:31 PM
New ZealandWhale of a discovery: more Jaws than gentle giantA whale relative of today's gentle giants of the ocean wasn't so placid, study suggests.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandScientists shed light on Moeraki's mysterious bouldersWhat conditions cause them to form? How long do they take to grow?10 May 01:43 AM
New ZealandScientists warn against water machine 'placebo'Scientists are warning against buying a $4000 water machine.10 May 01:30 AM
Business'Pretty tough time': StretchSense workers respond to axing of 140 staffAll staff spoken to said it had been a great company to work for.09 May 10:36 PM
New ZealandFirst NZ woman to be elected Royal Society of London fellowRenowned chemist humbled to be joining a fellowship that includes her childhood heroes.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRecord monster wave is biggest recorded in Southern OceanScientists have just detected a record, seven-storey-high wave in the Southern Ocean.09 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandWhy Hawaii's eruption matters for volcanic AucklandAuckland's volcano field is quiet now - but it could be even more explosive than Kilauea.08 May 11:07 PM
New ZealandHow tiny science can tackle huge problemsMaking materials from tiny amounts of our natural resources could combat climate change.08 May 07:49 PM
WorldCan scientists create army of pest-fighting robots?A jumping spider named Kim could help scientists create micro-robots.08 May 07:23 PM
New ZealandNature can help, not hinder, young asthma sufferersMore exposure to our natural environment could help asthmatic kids like Zarika Lutske.07 May 03:00 PM
New ZealandA bug's life: avoid sex, live longerAbstinence is the key to old age. At least if you're a female smooth stick insect.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSea mining effects to be simulatedNiwa is about to attempt one of the most challenging underwater experiments ever.06 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow mouse stayed thin on 'pizza and burgers diet'Danish researchers have found a way to keep weight off eating chips, pizza and burgers.06 May 08:11 AM
New ZealandInside ship that just drilled into NZ's danger zoneAn unusually shaped scientific research ship, Joides Resolution, is docked in Auckland.06 May 07:12 AM
LifestyleWhy talking to yourself helps solve problemsDon't panic, you're not crazy for talking to yourself. In fact it may help you focus.06 May 04:30 AM
New ZealandScientists set to drill into huge underwater volcanoKiwis among big effort to drill deep into a huge underwater volcano 400km northeast of NZ.06 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandSurvey reveals tiny plastic scourge hurting sealifeScientists have analysed hundreds of harmful microplastics found on Wellington's shores.06 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandWeird Science: Bond with your kids - and crank the musicSharing music with your kids when they're young can help you get along when they're older.04 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Stop and smell sweeter rosesCOMMENT: Scientists have created the first complete genetic blueprint of the rose.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctors overwhelmingly support vaccination, study findsAn overwhelming majority of doctors are confident in childhood immunisation, study finds.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandScientists drop in on little-known, rarely sighted beaked whalesNZ scientists believe they've picked up the sounds of rarely sighted beaked whales.03 May 05:33 AM
New ZealandWhen warm winds blow in Antarctica's dark, freezing winterEven in the cold and dark of an Antarctic winter, melting can still happen. Here's how.03 May 03:14 AM
New ZealandWhat would a Mt Taranaki eruption look like?A Mt Taranaki eruption could see fast-moving, hot ash flows spreading kilometres around.02 May 11:22 PM
New ZealandEndangered NZ seabird may be under greater threatOne of NZ's most endangered seabirds may be under greater threat than previously thought.02 May 05:18 AM
New ZealandTaupo super eruption: Just how much time will we get?NZ experts question new US study on Taupo suggesting "super-eruptions" are well signalled.02 May 04:48 AM
New ZealandWhat a neonicotinoid ban would mean for NZFollowing EU's ban on neonicotinoid pesticides would cause headaches for NZ, experts say.01 May 11:55 PM
New ZealandQ&A: NZ's role in the world's biggest science projectNZ will now be an "associate member" in the global SKA project. What does that mean?30 Apr 10:37 PM
