EditorialEditorial: Pioneering flights give world much to admireTwo pathfinding odysseys are circling the globe in unconventional carriers.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMirror box therapy works for amputees painInvestigation by a team of Kiwi researchers has found solid evidence to back an intriguing approach used to alleviate phantom limb pain in amputees.15 Jul 03:56 AM
New ZealandScientist hopes to stop deadly TBA leading New Zealand researcher may have found a powerful new weapon to combat deadly, drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMassive boost for kakapo survivalA record breeding season for New Zealand and the world's population of lovable but critically endangered kakapo has seen their numbers shoot up by an amazing 28 per cent to 157 individuals.14 Jul 02:31 AM
New ZealandWhere art and science meetWorld-renowned Australian artist Stelarc -- perhaps best known for having an artificial ear construction inserted into his arm -- 14 Jul 12:47 AM
New ZealandSofia: Taking to the skies to unlock mysteries of universeReporter Kurt Bayer takes to the skies to witness science in action, even if it makes his head hurt a little.13 Jul 05:30 PM
EntertainmentArtist gets third ear all in the name of artIn 2006 Stelarc, 70, had an artificial ear construction inserted into his arm as an art project.13 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldWhy real T. rex sounded wimpier than film versionHollywood wants our dinosaurs to roar like elephants, but the truth may be more bird-like.13 Jul 02:17 AM
TechnologyCan brain implants beat the bottle?A Dunedin-based neurosurgeon is investigating whether tiny devices implanted in the brain can stop alcoholics' cravings.13 Jul 01:28 AM
BusinessRocket Lab unveils new satellite dealNZ company Rocket Lab is a step closer to lift off, today saying it had done a deal for three satellite launches .12 Jul 07:00 PM
OpinionDonna Rose Addis: Brain scans for lie detection fuzzy logicCOMMENT: There is a very real concern that judges and juries will view brain scans as hard evidence.12 Jul 05:00 PM
World'Megathrust' puts millions at riskA massive earthquake called an "active megathrust fault" is posing a genuine threat to southern Asia.12 Jul 07:11 AM
New ZealandSmall step for Mahia, giant leap for NZSheep, hills, remoteness and rockets. New Zealand is about to blast off from distant Mahia and into the world's $350 billion space economy.09 Jul 05:00 PM
TechnologyStrange but true: Kiwis' attachment to craft beerNew Zealanders think micro-brewed beer isn't just any old beer but a deep and meaningful experience to be treasured.08 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionNano Girl: How does pain really work?COMMENT: The International Association for the study of Pain describes pain as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with tissue damage.08 Jul 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Space craft pays homage to scienceWay out in space, so far that it takes a message nearly an hour to reach earth, the Nasa craft Juno is doing what the classical mythologists anticipated.08 Jul 05:00 PM
EnvironmentLocal schools awarded science grantsJohn Paul College and Waikite Valley School have been awarded Bayer Science Fund Grants to help with environmental science projects. John 08 Jul 02:38 AM
New ZealandDrone team braves heat and coldFrom Antarctica to Africa, AUT scientists carry out cutting-edge mapping projects to aid conservation effort.07 Jul 05:00 PM
TechnologyUnravelling the genius of QueenWorld-first research by a Waikato University student into British group Queen has led to an impressive body of work, and a meeting with Brian May.07 Jul 09:34 AM
New ZealandWhy is Antarctic sea ice increasing?As ice in the Arctic rapidly melts, sea ice in the Antarctic sea is continually increasing - a new paper sheds light on way.06 Jul 04:53 AM
New ZealandExtreme science tests boundariesAn intrepid scientist who took athletes to the extremes of human endurance says the lessons learned could help save the lives of everyday people.05 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldNow you can become a hobbit specialistPrepare to embark on a quest of your own to discover the incredible world of "the Hobbit" as modern archaeological science uncovers perplexing secrets hidden in time.05 Jul 06:37 AM
TechnologyJuno: 'Welcome to Jupiter'NASA confirms its unmanned probe Juno has entered into the planet's orbit .05 Jul 04:20 AM
LifestyleKiwis keep egotism well checkedIn a world dominated by social media, reality TV and endless Kim Kardashian selfies, Kiwis can still call themselves a humble bunch.05 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Extreme scientist Damian BaileyProfessor Damian Bailey might be one of the world's most extreme scientists.05 Jul 12:19 AM
Technology'Armoured tank' Juno to begin Jupiter orbitQuestions about Jupiter are about to be answered as Juno prepares to enter the planet's atmostphere05 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandQuake hits Marlborough regionA 4.5 magnitude quake shook the Marlborough region at 12.45pm today. The earthquake was centred 5km south of Seddon with a depth 04 Jul 01:56 AM
TechnologyJuno nears target of five-year space trekOne of the most remarkable feats of science is set to be achieved 588 million kilometres away, when a spacecraft tomorrow reaches Jupiter.03 Jul 11:20 PM
New ZealandFilm marks last two decades in icy worldAward-winning film-maker's stunning short film toasts New Zealand's last 20 years in Antarctica.03 Jul 05:44 PM
New ZealandNasa 'super' balloon's journey comes to an endNasa's scientific balloon flight which eventually launched in Wanaka nearly two months ago has come to an end.03 Jul 01:49 AM
TechnologyThe sand dunes we can't get on EarthSome of the wind-sculpted sand ripples on Mars and their relationship to the thin Martian atmosphere have provided new clues about its history.01 Jul 05:00 PM
TechnologyCloud-seeding science could save tennisIt's certainly possible in theory to prevent rain in one place by using cloud seeding to induce it in another, upwind. But there's a dark side.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCorey Bradshaw's open letter to daughterThe first six months of 2016 are the warmest start to a year on record in NZ. Professor Corey Bradshaw pens an open letter to his daughter to apologise.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSir Peter's top award won by Sir PeterScience pioneer Sir Peter Gluckman has landed the top honour at this year's Sir Peter Blake leadership awards.01 Jul 05:00 PM
