Scientists describe November jolt as an "incredibly complex earthquake" in which some land was offset by as much as 12 metres.

New findings suggest poison, not cancer or faulty glands, did in the author of Sense and Sensibility.

The impact quakes can have on city structures has been made frighteningly clear over recent years.

A new study blames as much as half the decline in Arctic sea ice over recent decades on natural causes.

MPs are expecting furious opposition to proposals on fluoridated drinking water as public hearings kick off this week.

The power-packed storm meteorologists have dubbed the "Tasman Tempest" dumped more rain on Auckland than typically falls for the whole of March.

A sinkhole in New Lynn could be bigger than it looks. So what causes them? We asked an expert.

NZ is not only a beautiful country on the ground but it also looks incredible from the sky.

Researchers crunched the numbers on your ride.

A scientist researching the mysterious circles says they are "puzzles" containing secret messages - and he's solved them.

Brilliant moment as BBC expert's live interview is gatecrashed by his curious children.

Scientists have created a brain-based music machine that can exploit your emotions to the point that you'll cry.

Knock on the head the perception that brilliance belongs to boys.

Kiwi conservation secrets are being lent to Australia to help protect one of the world's rarest birds from extinction. The Norfolk

Scientists have put a recent spate of Central North Island quakes down to long-term tectonic "stretching" rather than worrying volcanic activity.

Scientists analyse a Neanderthal's microbiome for the first time and find differences in what they ate.

A scientist reveals tips on how to reboot civilization after the apocalypse.

From beer brewing to computer software, here are 10 inventions created by women.

US politician and neurosurgeon Ben Carson reckons one zap can help your brain with total recall.

A 29 per cent chance of a big "surface rupturing" quake within next 50 years.

A smart condom which monitors your performance in the bedroom is being developed in the UK.

The Auckland Volcanic Field will "almost certainly" erupt again, and a swarm of earthquakes will be the first signal of a catastrophe, say scientists.

What do you see outside your window? If you answered birds, trees or wildlife then congratulations are in order.

Herald science writer Jamie Morton presents weird science facts.

A 'masterpiece' in bioengineering could make sperm and egg obsolete.

Laboratory set up in honour of daughter has helped other babies survive.

Scientists believe the find shows that alien life on Mars is likely.

COMMENT: Moral implications seem a bridge too far in decisions on management of key resource, opines Rachel Stewart.

Researchers believe this is a big discovery as the findings suggest that fructose is likely to alter brain function.

Mike King's appearance at the piggery near Levin helped in the campaign to ban on sow crates.