New ZealandNZ researcher probes lunar 'moonquakes'A New Zealand-based researcher is investigating "moonquakes" - a curious lunar phenomenon first discovered by Nasa's Apollo missions.24 Oct 10:25 PM
LifestyleDoes a full moon change behaviour?Does the moon actually make people act crazy, or change human behaviour in any way?24 Oct 07:59 PM
New Zealand'Ridiculous' prices forcing out teachersA top Auckland school is losing three science teachers as houses become an "unrealistic" goal for many in the profession.24 Oct 05:29 PM
World'Male pill' stops sperm from swimmingScientists have made a breakthrough that could be the key to developing a male contraceptive pill.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ project could transform bird conservationPioneering genetic research by Kiwi scientists could help protect hundreds of bird species around the world.24 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandKiwi innovation could help millions of kidsIt's called Squish - and it could mean all the difference in treating millions of people around the world with strawberry birthmarks and other related disfiguring conditions.24 Oct 12:15 AM
OpinionWhat is dark web and how does it work?COMMENT: Freedom fighters and criminals alike work undercover in internet anonymity.23 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleHousework adds 3 years to women's lifeResearchers say doing housework can add years to a women's life - but has little effect on men.23 Oct 05:38 AM
TechnologyHigh-tech mini jet boat probes glacier secretsScientists have deployed a high-tech, remote-controlled jet boat to solve long-standing mysteries about a postcard New Zealand glacier.23 Oct 04:27 AM
New Zealand$1m study: microchips that think like we doKiwi scientists have begun a million-dollar study compacting the amazing capabilities of brain-like computers into a chip that could fit into your smartphone.23 Oct 03:43 AM
New ZealandTruth about 1080 no one wants to hearThe author of a new book on 1080 has set out to debunk the myths surrounding the poison.22 Oct 11:31 PM
LifestyleThe truth about detox programmesKiwis keen to shape up for summer are spending up to $99 a day on detox programmes, but experts warn there is little evidence they work.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: is dental fear inherited?If the mere thought of the dentist's chair makes you shudder, it might be your parents' fault.21 Oct 04:00 PM
World'Planet Nine' could be causing solar system to wobbleAstronomers can't see "Planet Nine". But it makes its presence known.21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionNanoGirl: Home grown tomatoes taste sensationCOMMENT: With Labour Day approaching, gardeners traditionally mark this weekend as the best time of the year to safely plant out tomato seedlings.21 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldMystery planet confuses astronomersThe finding offers more evidence that the hypothetical giant planet does lurk at the outer edge of our solar system.21 Oct 05:35 AM
BusinessKiwifruit Psa saviour celebrated at awardsA brand of kiwifruit that helped the industry battle back from the Psa-V crisis has been acknowledged with two honours at the NZ Innovation Awards.21 Oct 05:24 AM
New ZealandClimate change could recreate horror droughtResearchers have created a model to reveal how climate change could combine the same weather patterns that led to a $1.3 billion drought.21 Oct 04:44 AM
WorldThaw in talks on Antarctic's futureFor years, world leaders have been arguing over the best way to protect the Southern Ocean from threats like pollution and overfishing.20 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldWhere the weird things areNew images from exploration voyages show how weird and wild it is under the sea.20 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldIs the Mars probe lost?Scientists face a tense night as they desperately wait for a response from their probe to Mars.19 Oct 11:53 PM
WorldWatch: Schiaparelli probe landing on MarsSource: YouTube: European Space AgencyWatch19 Oct 07:16 PM
BusinessGrape-ripening approach attracts interestFor the past six seasons Chris Henry has been honing the scientific pursuit of enhancing the maturity of wine grapes.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand2016 blazing to Earth's hottest year everThe recent cold southerlies aside, 2016 is well on the way to become Earth's hottest year ever, say Nasa scientists.19 Oct 02:08 AM
WorldHow did the planets get their names?For as long as there have been lights in the night sky, humans have been coming up with names for them.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt accused of gutting major child studyThe Government has been accused of gutting a major longitudinal study tracking the experiences of kids growing up in New Zealand, after a funding cut resulted in the number of its participants being slashed by two thirds.18 Oct 06:40 AM
TechnologyGlobal interest in Kiwi anti-ageing drug growsGlobal interest in a Kiwi company's anti-aging drug is ramping up, with three major clinical trials now under way to test it against a range of ailments.18 Oct 04:37 AM
LifestyleYou're storing tomatoes wrongAs tomatoes come in to season, research reveals the common place you shouldn't store them - unless you're hell bent on killing their flavour.18 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandHidden promise of vitamins A, C revealedThe powerful combination of two vitamins could be a hidden key to curing human diseases through regenerative medicine.17 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandWalk after meals helps manage diabetesA walk after a meal could help people with type-2 diabetes better manage their blood-sugar levels, new research has found.17 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandPlankton blooms point to climate changeWhite blooms of plankton appearing east of New Zealand suggest the ocean is responding to climate change.17 Oct 08:09 PM
New ZealandPsychologist to study surf rageA Massey Uni researcher is adamant he's not studying surf rage as an excuse to hit the water and says the aggressive behaviour is common on NZ water.17 Oct 12:00 PM
LifestyleWhen Pokemon Go players stopRich Bell made headlines when he started playing Pokemon Go. In a single month, the 29-year-old lost more than 4kg chasing Zubats and Spearows.16 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldScientists brace for 'six minutes of terror'British scientists will face "six minutes of terror" this week as the Schiaparelli space probe plunges to the surface of Mars after a seven-month journey.16 Oct 04:00 PM
