New ZealandNew predator-free strategy for NZNew strategy aims to eradicate at least one small mammal predator.17 Nov 04:29 AM
WorldPlastic found in deepest place on EarthPollution-poisoned crustaceans found in Mariana Trench, the deepest place on earth.15 Nov 11:02 PM
WorldPlanet found 'next door' may host alien lifeAs far as alien planets go, this one's ideal and it's right next door.15 Nov 04:48 PM
LifestyleEating too fast increases risk of heart attack - studyEating more slowly may be a crucial lifestyle change.14 Nov 02:29 AM
WorldFocus: Brian Cox - the full interviewPicking Professor Brian Cox' 'Superbrain' about some of the planet's most pressing issuesWatch12 Nov 10:30 PM
WorldAncient shark has snake head and 300 teethThis shark is one of the oldest and creepiest living species on the planet.12 Nov 08:30 PM
WorldThese crabs climb trees and hunt birdsA biologist had never seen a crab prey on any animal - until he discovered these crabs.12 Nov 06:54 PM
Lifestyle'Our bond is so strong even we can't explain it'The twins are now so close that scientists are watching their every move.10 Nov 11:15 PM
New ZealandHow did Aussie get its snakes?Ever wonder where Australia's deadly snakes slithered in from? Scientists have the answer.10 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonWhy you need a good night's sleepOPINION: Lack of sleep could have serious consequences.10 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldIf asteroid hit Earth elsewhere, 'dinosaurs would have survived'Scientists claim only a few spots on Earth could create soot clouds that killed dinosaurs.09 Nov 06:53 PM
TechnologyAnti-intellectualism threatens civilisation: Prof Brian CoxDisdain for facts is "the greatest threat to our civilisation" says British physicist08 Nov 01:13 AM
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
WorldFocus: Fighting anti-intellectualismProfessor Brian Cox argues that a lack of education and distrust of facts is the greatest threat to modern societyWatch07 Nov 11:46 PM
New ZealandNew fungus found on Wellington's Mt VictoriaFungus spores probably drifted across from Australia.07 Nov 10:09 PM
WorldFocus: Are we ready to start mining the solar system?No longer a thing of science fiction, Professor Brian Cox talks about our next steps as a civilisation.Watch07 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandSpace mining - science fiction or real life?Popular astrophysicist Professor Brian Cox believes we could be mining in space very soon07 Nov 01:14 AM
WorldFocus: Anti-Vaxers more dangerous than asteroidsProfessor Brian Cox is baffled by the anti-vax movement.Watch07 Nov 12:21 AM
LifestyleHave you been drying your hair wrong?An expert's guide to the perfect blow dry using science.05 Nov 12:30 AM
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
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
LifestyleBreakthrough means men 'could get pregnant tomorrow'Top surgeon claims "there is no scientific reason why it would not happen".04 Nov 08:46 PM
LifestyleWhy are animals still being sent into space?It's no longer monkeys or dogs, but lots of animals still get sent into space.03 Nov 09:46 PM
EnergyOut-there solution to world's energy crisisForget unplugging the TV, billionaires have a different plan to solve our energy crisis.03 Nov 07:06 PM
WorldAre daydreamers simply smarter?Daydreaming isn't necessarily a bad thing - and may be a sign you're smart and creative.03 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonMichelle Dickinson: Sweet news about sugarCOMMENT: There is a common myth that sugar feeds cancer - but it feeds all our cells.03 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuProphecy fulfilled by top Maori researcherMatire Harwood's grandfather once told her she'd be a doctor - a prophecy well fulfilled.03 Nov 04:00 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
Kahu10 big questions Kiwi scientists will tackle this yearWe look at 10 of the most exciting new science projects just awarded Marsden Fund grants.01 Nov 10:55 PM
New ZealandScientists' baby-saving research hailedResearchers whose work has saved brain-injured babies have been honoured.01 Nov 05:30 AM
New ZealandFed Farmers drop Northland GMO appealFederated Farmers signals the end of lengthy legal saga over GMO regulation in Northland.01 Nov 02:45 AM
