New ZealandIs disaster prep only for the privileged?We're constantly told to prepare for disaster - but what if we can't afford to?25 Sep 09:09 PM
New ZealandDid giant meteorites activate our tectonic plates?Giant meteorites may have triggered our planet's tectonic processes and magnetic field.25 Sep 08:20 PM
New ZealandKiwi scientists to make Star Trek gadget a realityStar Trek's disease-scanning "tricorder" could soon become reality with a new Kiwi study.25 Sep 04:27 AM
New ZealandPast could be key to forecasting future quakesWhen it comes to forecasting major quakes, the answers might lie hidden in our past.25 Sep 01:51 AM
OpinionJim Salinger: Oz sizzles as climate action cools2017 is proving a sizzler for Australia - so where the bloody hell is its climate action?24 Sep 10:51 PM
New ZealandCan dogs sniff out lung cancer?Can dogs detect lung cancer? A new Kiwi study seeks to get some answers.24 Sep 10:09 PM
New ZealandThe ice-skating captain who is a brain scientistIce Fernz captain Dr Helen Murray is determined to keep up both research and sport24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandScientists set sights on tasty new superfruitCombining blueberries with colourful cousins bilberries could yield a new superfruit.24 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandCould we breed a better bee?Could we breed better bees? That's the goal of a new $6.3m genetic study.24 Sep 01:50 AM
New ZealandBuried undersea volcanoes could yield resourcesRich resources of oil and gas could lie trapped inside volcanoes buried off our coasts.23 Sep 11:50 PM
LifestyleFuture innovations that will transform lifePersonal flying pods, space tourism and invisibility cloaks are among the list.23 Sep 10:04 PM
LifestyleWhat it's like to date a robotAlice Smellie goes on a first date with as astonishingly lifelike new breed of robot.23 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandAsteroid mining could happen within next decadeAsteroid mining is about to change our pursuit for resources.23 Sep 03:35 AM
WorldBoy's skull holds clues to human evolutionResearch on a Neanderthal boy's skull has helped contribute to human evolution.22 Sep 10:43 PM
OpinionProspecting for water on MarsCOMMENT: Ice mined on Mars could provide water for humans exploring space.22 Sep 05:00 PM
TechnologyWeird Science: Why do we drink at night?Could our desire for that evening glass of wine be linked to our brain's immune system?22 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleIs the world going to end tomorrow?Whether world ends on Saturday as some fear, capitalism is already a global catastrophe.22 Sep 01:22 AM
New ZealandInside story of the dairy farm space launchThe story behind a launch into "near-space" by China from a dairy farm near Ashburton.21 Sep 10:05 PM
New ZealandArdern keen to chat with leaders of 'gutted' studyJacinda Ardern wants to "sit down" with leaders of a study scaled back by a funding cut.21 Sep 04:52 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Is our media covering climate change well?Is our news media covering climate change accurately? Researchers have checked the record.20 Sep 09:01 PM
New ZealandGoogle-built AI boosts NZ birdsong studyGoogle-built AI software has been trained to recognise calls of threatened native birds.19 Sep 12:59 AM
EnvironmentKaikoura's seabed species bouncing back after quakeScientists reveal promising signs of life deep in the quake-hit Kaikoura Canyon.18 Sep 10:57 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Predator-free NZ's tricky ethical issuesHow to tackle the touchy issues that the PFNZ mission throws up? A new panel will try.18 Sep 09:01 PM
New ZealandCould AI give us rapid-fire forecasts?Could we forecast precisely enough to be warned of local severe weather within an hour?17 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldIs this what Jesus' 'wife' looked like?Scientists may have put a face to one of the New Testaments most controversial players.16 Sep 09:41 PM
New ZealandQ&A: What we don't know about sea-level riseThe lead author of a leaked report gives the basics of climate change and sea-level rise.15 Sep 02:02 AM
New ZealandNZ scientists bid farewell to Nasa's CassiniNasa's Cassini, soon to perish, has made an incredible contribution to science, Kiwis say.13 Sep 05:21 AM
New ZealandQ&A: The science of... political pollsConfused by this election's poll swings? Professor Thomas Lumley answers some questions.13 Sep 03:24 AM
New Zealand$11m project could see EVs charged by roadDriving an EV that charges as it moves around city streets could soon be reality.13 Sep 02:38 AM
Environment'Fearless' freshwater crusader Dr Mike Joy honouredDr Mike Joy has been honoured for speaking out on the state of our rivers and lakes.12 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandAncient kauri reveals Arctic warming periodAn ancient kauri tree has revealed a period of warming on the other side of the planet.12 Sep 09:00 AM
EnvironmentKiwi puts twist on ancient history of agricultureEarly man's shift to agriculture led to poorer health for mothers and babies, study finds.12 Sep 05:12 AM
