New ZealandWeird Science: Do androids dream of their future?Is it a dinosaur, or is it a duck? Meet the raptor's waddling, swimming, killer cousin.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandUniversities on 'risky' building spreeBriefings: Building spree creates a risk that development will exceed demand, TEC says.07 Dec 02:57 AM
WorldThe black hole that shouldn't existA behemoth black hole has just been discovered at the dawn of time. It shouldn't exist.07 Dec 01:32 AM
LifestyleWhat's a cross between a labrador and a librarian?New initiative gives academics 'paws' for thought. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Dec 06:07 PM
LifestylePollution wipes out benefits of exercise, study suggestsImprovements found to be virtually absent in those walking along a busy urban street.06 Dec 04:00 AM
Technology'Super Earth' that could host alien life discoveredIt's described as a super-sized Earth - but could humans one day colonise the planet?05 Dec 07:16 PM
WorldAttenborough: World's oceans are becoming a 'toxic soup'In his final episode, the true scale of man's impact on the planet is laid bare.05 Dec 05:40 AM
New ZealandSupermoon lights up the skyThe largest, brightest supermoon in 70 years appeared in our skies last night.04 Dec 05:17 PM
New ZealandConservation minister baulks at GM ratsNZ islands eyed for US-funded field trials using GM rodents.04 Dec 04:00 PM
CommoditiesWorld's first space mining degreeFormer English teacher has swapped the classroom for the stars.04 Dec 06:55 AM
New ZealandThe possibility, threat and science behind gene drive techThe science of gene drives - what they are and what they can do.04 Dec 06:22 AM
New ZealandInside Auckland's incredible underworldAuckland's underground lava caves have been illuminated with incredible new images.04 Dec 05:21 AM
New ZealandUS military money eyes up Kiwi islands for testsUS military money has come with researchers wanting to kill Kiwi rats using gene tech.04 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandConsortium eyes NZ islands for gene testsIslands around NZ are being scoped for trials of a radical new gene technology.04 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandSupermoon: How and where to get a great photoWhat you need to know to make your supermoon picture glow.04 Dec 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Stuck' fault zone could unleash big quakeA large locked-up North Island fault zone could unleash bottled-up energy in a big quake.04 Dec 01:40 AM
New ZealandQ&A: What's turned up the heat?What's been cranking up the heat? Niwa meteorologist Ben Noll explains.04 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandIs NZ ready for the next big pandemic?New Zealand isn't prepared enough for the next big pandemic, public health experts argue.03 Dec 04:21 AM
New ZealandNZ 'may have lost battle' against myrtle rustIt may be impossible to defeat a pathogen threatening several cherished native species.03 Dec 01:10 AM
New ZealandDoes NZ really have a science denial problem?Science denial is a global problem - but is it a particularly big one for New Zealand?02 Dec 09:43 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: Sorry, cat people, dogs are smarterThere's a new twist to the perennial argument about which is smarter, cats or dogs.01 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Will Bali's volcano ruin Christmas?COMMENT: Experts think Mount Agung is on the brink of a major eruption.01 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleDogs are smarter, say scientistsHas the age-old debate finally been settled? What is the truth about cats and dogs?01 Dec 05:53 AM
New ZealandAuckland's Owha gets some summer companyAuckland's sun-loving leopard seal Owha has a new mate to share the summer with.01 Dec 01:55 AM
AgribusinessDairyNZ awarded $8.4m tech fundingDairyNZ has secured $8.4m in funding from the Government.30 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandNZ film-maker's dream for 'last ocean' comes trueProtection for the pristine Ross Sea is a dream realised for Kiwi film-maker Peter Young.30 Nov 02:15 AM
New ZealandNZ's 'SpaceTeddy' prepares for second missionAn Auckland primary is again set to send a teddy bear into space and break two records.30 Nov 01:01 AM
WorldRussia claims to have found alien lifeIt's not the first contact predicted by movies, but is there "alien life" on the ISS?29 Nov 05:39 AM
New ZealandErupting Mt Agung's lesson for NZIndonesia's erupting Mt Agung holds lessons for preparing for the next big blow here.28 Nov 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Sneaker' males' dodgy tactics to get the girlsThese sneaky creatures disguise themselves as females to get the girls.28 Nov 08:55 PM
New ZealandTop scientists may quit over Massey cutsAbout 70 Massey University staff want to take voluntary redundancy, and more may go28 Nov 05:39 AM
New ZealandLeaves collected on Cook's voyage show CO2 shiftLeaves collected during Captain Cook's first NZ voyage show 250-year shift in CO2 levels.28 Nov 03:48 AM
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
LifestyleDon't eat that! Why you shouldn't eat food a fly lands onNew study suggests the insects carry far more dangerous bacteria than previously thought.26 Nov 10:20 PM
