LifestyleThe truth about 'selfish' millennialsBaby boomers who accuse millennials of acting entitled might want to think again.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandUntangling obesity and diabetes' 'missing link'Genetic changes in "junk DNA" may be a missing link between type 2 diabetes and obesity.30 Oct 11:18 PM
New ZealandDeeper corals may be safest from climate changeMass coral bleaching may not be a death sentence for all of the reef systems it touches.30 Oct 11:00 PM
LifestyleBooze helps speak lingo? I'll give it a shotAlcohol helps you speak foreign languages better, a study find.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: Why are we scared of spiders?Ever wonder where our fear of snakes and spiders comes from?27 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Fancy some low-fat bacon?COMMENT: Researchers have produced pigs with 24 per cent less body fat than normal pigs.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIncredible footage of Shark 'eating' cameraMassey University researchers were amazed to see a Great White shark, dubbed 'Kermit' grabbing their underwater camera neat the Kermadec IslandsWatch27 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandClimate change could overwhelm sewer systemsMuch of NZ's sewer networks aren't designed for the potential impacts of climate change.26 Oct 04:00 PM
Technology'Alien' object excites astronomersStrange object spotted plunging around our Sun could be our first interstellar visitor.25 Oct 11:39 PM
New ZealandKiwis help reveal 'world's oldest tsunami victim'Kiwi researchers have helped reveal "probably" the world's oldest known tsunami victim.25 Oct 06:00 PM
KahuClimate change: five ways it could harm usGlobal warming more than a problem for planet. It will hurt us personally too.25 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomyCoalition deal: Is our new R&D goal realistic?Innovation experts welcome new govt's high R&D target - but say it won't be easy to meet.24 Oct 08:37 PM
New ZealandSalmon study unlocks sexual secretsA prized species of salmon could help scientists solve mysteries about human reproduction.24 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandDid a space storm add to Auckland's fuel crisis?Geomagnetic storms could be corroding underground pipes, researchers say.23 Oct 09:55 PM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Our slow-moving disasterIt's been called a slow-moving crisis. How will NZ deal with rising seas that threaten it?23 Oct 05:30 AM
OpinionComment | Scientists challenge sea lion researchCorrelation of sea lion decline to squid fishery not so clear-cut, scientists say.22 Oct 11:47 PM
OpinionWhat happens if we don't get enough sleepCOMMENT: What are our brains doing while we sleep?22 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessStudy reveals new benefits of A2 milkA2 milk prevents some symptoms of dairy intolerance and eases others, Kiwi research shows.22 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandHow climate change will affect reef speciesDivers around the world offer insights into how climate change might affect our oceans.21 Oct 11:01 PM
WorldWe may have found our home on the MoonBefore we settle Mars, we must return to the caves.21 Oct 05:54 AM
TechnologyChina's space lab will soon crash to EarthOnly no one knows where it's going to hit.20 Oct 11:40 PM
WorldNeutron stars collide - waves reach EarthThis animation captures phenomena observed over the course of nine days following the neutron star merger known as GW170817. Video / NASAWatch20 Oct 11:25 PM
BusinessLearning the language of innovationGoogle's new wireless headphones might change the way we travel very soon.20 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleCan we control our dreams?Can we control our dreams? New research suggests we can manipulate the experience.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe cosmic collision that blew our mindsIt began as a cosmic collision but ended in a chirp in an underground laboratory.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRichard Dawkins, Lawrence Krauss to tour NZFamous thinkers Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss will visit New Zealand next year.20 Oct 02:20 AM
KahuPromising results for kids' obesity schemeTaranaki programme tailored for obese kids has delivered some promising results.20 Oct 01:07 AM
New ZealandWhat new govt may mean for science, environmentWhat could a change of government mean for New Zealand's environment and science sectors?19 Oct 10:11 PM
EnvironmentAlarm over decline of bugsYou may be grateful for the cleaner windscreen but it's a symptom of a worrying trend.18 Oct 10:36 PM
New ZealandMajor NZ climate report: The five defining figuresA sweeping Government stocktake out today warns of shifting temperatures and rising seas.18 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin family come together to give bloodKnox family does their bit for blood donations18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDNA feat could boost star forestry speciesA world-first DNA feat by NZ scientists could boost the way we grow the radiata pine.18 Oct 01:08 AM
New ZealandKiwi scientist helps tackle elusive 'Element 118'A top NZ scientist has helped define an intriguing and relatively new chemical element.18 Oct 01:03 AM
New ZealandAnd then there were two: Our weka, redefinedDNA has just changed what we know about our feisty, flightless native weka.18 Oct 12:50 AM