WorldCan exercise offset alcohol's perils?Spending 2 hours a week walking, gardening or playing golf may offset the deadly impact of drinking too much alcohol, research suggests.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMedal for top NZ chemistry researcherAn internationally renowned Kiwi chemistry researcher has been honoured by her fellow scientists with a top medal.08 Sep 08:16 AM
New ZealandSpill invention attracts accoladesA new innovation that looks like something between a tent and a spacecraft could save the lives of marine species if the country is faced with another major oil spill.07 Sep 09:41 PM
OpinionPreparing for dangers from spaceScientists believe they have found all asteroids near Earth the same size as that which killed the dinosaurs, but many other smaller ones remain undetected.07 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldAncient real-life Nessie finally getting its dueThe Storr Lochs Monster was first discovered in 1966, but scientists couldn't study the fossil until now.06 Sep 10:49 PM
WorldReaching Mars one trial at a timeLife on Earth has its challenges but what about life on Mars? Can humans ever survive on our neighbouring red planet?06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAre we alone in the universe?Strange radio activity picked up from the outer reaches of the universe proved the latest false alarm of finding extra-terrestrial life.06 Sep 05:33 AM
New ZealandUndersea 'quake lab' for NZScientists are to create an underwater "earthquake observatory" near the North Island's East Coast that will give detailed information about off-shore quakes like the 7.1 which shook the North Island last week.05 Sep 11:22 PM
New ZealandInside deadly hot ash flowsThey're one of the most fearsome natural phenomena known to man - and now Kiwi scientists have revealed the mechanics of volcanic pyroclastic flows.05 Sep 10:51 PM
OpinionThe mighty power of a baby's cryCOMMENT: Have you ever been sat on a flight with a crying baby, wondering more and more with each successive wail how much longer you can stand the sound?04 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleIs your child 'socially dyslexic'?A ground-breaking strategy from America is teaching isolated children how to make friends. Tanith Carey finds out how.04 Sep 01:00 AM
LifestyleBrain detectives: 10 amazing Kiwi insightsAs investigators share their latest breakthroughs at Brain Research NZ's annual conference, Jamie Morton took a close look at 10 new Kiwi-led advances.03 Sep 09:31 PM
TechnologyIs meditation as good as a holiday?Could meditating in your lounge be just as good for you as that break in Fiji? Scientists have the answers.02 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionHow microbeads affect marine food chainCOMMENT: The medical use of microbeads has led to many advances but their cosmetic applications can cause havoc to the marine food chain.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHope for drug to beat Alzheimer'sThe first drug to combat Alzheimer's disease is on the horizon.01 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleEvening wine 'cuts chance of conceiving'Women who drink a large glass of wine each night may harm their chance of having a baby, a study suggests.01 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldFossils from 3.7b years ago may be oldest life signsIf confirmed, this would push the established fossil record more than 200 million years deeper into the Earth's early history.01 Sep 04:10 AM
New ZealandNative forestry boosted by breakthroughA scientific breakthrough could replenish vast expanses of our countryside with lush native forest - and offer a lucrative new forestry industry for New Zealand.01 Sep 04:05 AM
WorldA glimmer of hope for an Alzheimer's drugInitial trial of aducanumab shows reduction of amyloid and slowing of cognitive decline.31 Aug 10:16 PM
WorldWatch: ISS captures stunning images of hurricanesNASA has released video captured from the cameras onboard the International Space Station showing 3 hurricanes churning in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.Watch31 Aug 07:51 PM
New ZealandDrones capture incredible whale picturesWATCH: Scientists have successfully used drones to capture detailed images of Southern right whales.31 Aug 07:27 PM
New ZealandSpring sunshine here for the weekendSpring arrives tomorrow and with it, generous bundles of warmth and sunshine. But the new season won't be a welcome joy for everyone.31 Aug 07:10 PM
WorldAbout that alien signal? Don't get excitedDid we get a message from aliens on HD 164595b? Hold on to your tinfoil hats.31 Aug 09:14 AM
New ZealandFed Farmers lose GMO fightAs campaigners hail a High Court ruling allowing regional councils to decide whether GMOs can be banned in their areas, an organisation representing bio-scientists calls for a legislation overhaul.31 Aug 05:19 AM
New ZealandIs NZ cancer drug funding lagging?NZ Cancer Society medical director Dr Christopher Jackson discusses urgent worries around New Zealand's systems for reviewing and funding ground-breaking new cancer drugs.30 Aug 10:20 PM
New ZealandNZH Focus: Did aliens send us a message?In this morning's Focus: Could aliens have sent a 'strong message' from space? And Apple gets a massive bill from Ireland.30 Aug 06:55 PM
WorldStranger Things: Have we found aliens?Watch NZH Focus: Radio signals detected from deep space and kept secret by the Russians are now being investigated by international scientists.30 Aug 05:42 PM
New ZealandNobel Prize scientist visits NZA Nobel Prize-winning scientist visiting New Zealand says the things you learn in school aren't everything.30 Aug 04:18 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Why we need more scienceDr Helen Taylor, a rising star in the world of science communication, explains why Kiwis need to hear more from our research community.29 Aug 06:57 PM
New ZealandTuatara enigma unravelledNew Zealand's tuatara has proven itself a treasure trove of genetic surprises - among them its distant DNA link to humans.29 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandOz, NZ ocean a "hotspot"The ocean between New Zealand and Australia is one of the fastest-warming ocean regions on the planet, heating up at four times the global average.29 Aug 01:44 AM
New ZealandArtist's 46-year-old loo paper in studyOne of the most shocking exhibitions in the history of British art - featuring tissues soiled by Billy Apple - is now the focus of a new Kiwi study.28 Aug 07:25 PM
LifestyleFamily beat out friends in studyThe company you keep has long been thought to be an important factor in both mental and physical wellbeing.28 Aug 05:00 PM
