New ZealandNZ patient in world-first for ground-breaking gene therapyA Kiwi is the first to be treated with the gene-silencing drug for a rare disorder.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLoss of Government cash puts expertise in food sector at risk, scientists say; Save Science Coalition launchedA wealth of expertise may be lost from NZ’s food sector if a funding lifeline isn't found.30 Jun 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I thrive on stress’: Inside Juliet Gerrard’s chaotic six years as NZ’s top scientistShe was there for a deadly eruption and a pandemic. Now, Juliet Gerrard is clocking off.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLa Nina looms: More deluges on cards after NZ soaked by stormsAfter this week's soaking, a Niwa forecaster isn’t ruling out more winter downpours.28 Jun 12:18 AM
New ZealandFull steam ahead for Geothermal WeekThe event theme highlights the “Immense value of our taonga, our geothermal resources.”26 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIs delaying menopause the key to longevity?NY Times: The ovaries appear to be connected to almost every aspect of a woman's health.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's clear we have a problem': Kiwis wasting $3.2 billion in food annuallyEver wondered what happens to all that uneaten food you throw out each week?26 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldUS man lost in forest survived 10 days drinking from his bootThe man had taken a wrong turn on a three hour walk and ended up lost for 10 days.24 Jun 09:38 PM
New Zealand'Increased seismicity': More than 80 earthquakes recorded in Hawke’s BayThe swarm of shallow but frequent tremors began on Tuesday.22 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandNew marine research, education hub for controversial Marine Park siteThe new facility will replace the university’s Coastal Marine Field Station.21 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandProof of pre-dinosaur creatures found in NZA 246-million-year-old fossil upends theories about Earth’s natural history - researchers.18 Jun 07:58 AM
New ZealandBird strike: What happens when a plane collides with a bird?Defending planes against running into birds is vitally important.18 Jun 06:15 AM
New ZealandFisheries NZ still can't identify what causes 'zombie' disease in snapperMPI is running tests on the diseased snapper from around the North Island.18 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandMajor study: New science on bird flu and NZTesting of nearly 20,000 wild birds has told us more about avian flu's risk to NZ.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTricky new Covid variant on the rise as NZ’s sixth wave approaches peakNZ's sixth Covid wave is likely close to peaking, but new variant KP.3 is gathering speed.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeating planet charging up NZ’s big rain-makersDecades of rain data are giving scientists a wider picture of global warming's influence.15 Jun 11:43 PM
New ZealandWhat NZ could tell us about life on MarsAotearoa's world-famous hot springs could help answer one of science’s biggest questions.15 Jun 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Not just chip stealers’: New Zealand seagulls in dramatic declineScientists and biodiversity experts say Kiwis should care about falling seagull numbers.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinter warmer: Hastings records NZ’s warmest-ever June day with 25.7CHastings has recorded a new national temperature record with a reading of 25.7C.12 Jun 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Amazing achievement': Hawke's Bay biology prodigy bound for KazakhstanSophie Webber is one of four students in New Zealand who made the team.12 Jun 12:54 AM
LifestyleMichael Mosley death: A guide to medical 'self-experiments'Michael Mosley was one of many self-experimenting medical pioneers.12 Jun 12:39 AM
New ZealandAlpine Fault: Four things to know about NZ's big quake-makerEmergency planners begin a three-part exercise readying NZ for a major Alpine Fault quake.11 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleExplained: The psychology behind buying lottery ticketsThe lure of big Lotto jackpots is down to people being 'poor at assessing probabilities'.09 Jun 06:01 AM
New Zealand‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespreadThe sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.09 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandVolcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White IslandThe volcano continues to emit elevated levels of magmatic gas, GeoNet says.06 Jun 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCoffee drinkers: Should you delay your morning caffeine hit?NY Times: Some influencers say that doing so can offer benefits. We looked at the evidence05 Jun 06:00 PM
TalanoaFinalists for inaugural NZ science journalism gongs announcedReporters Jamie Morton, Sasha Borissenko and Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai are among finalists.04 Jun 04:35 AM
New Zealand‘Significant lack of confidence’: Niwa staff frustrations over restructure aired in scathing open letterFrustrated Niwa staff hit out at management over restructure that could cut 90 jobs.04 Jun 02:35 AM
LifestyleEverything you need to know about motor neurone diseaseHere's a guide on what causes it and the future hopes for treatment.04 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandStudy reveals how NZ's biggest quake-maker stokes world-famous volcanic zoneWhat puts the fire in the belly of a local volcanic zone that's produced monster blows.04 Jun 12:05 AM
New ZealandSatellites revealing new view of lingering landslide risk after 2023′s extreme summerScientists using satellites to probe landslide risk in spots hit hardest by 2023's storms.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew survey asks parents of donor-conceived children: have you told them?For parents of donor-conceived children, it’s the trickiest question: when to tell them?02 Jun 11:29 PM
New ZealandBack to business for King's Birthday Honours 2024A change in Government has meant a clear shift in focus for the 2024 list.02 Jun 05:00 PM
