New ZealandStudy good news for coffee fansDrinking three to five cups of coffee a day might help you live longer.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFishers awarded for seabird conservationFour Kiwi fishermen have been singled out for their efforts to stop seabirds being killed as bycatch while out on the water.17 Nov 06:37 AM
New ZealandRena recap: The tough call that paid offConservationists were left to hedge their bets when it came to saving a critical population of one of New Zealand's most endangered bird species.17 Nov 05:17 AM
New ZealandRats hit hard by 1080 dropA major 1080 poison offensive succeeded in wiping out 95 per cent of rats and 85 per cent of stoats in targeted forests around the country.15 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldTweak living humans' DNAHumans who have had their DNA genetically modified could exist within two years after a private biotech company announced plans to start the first trials into a ground-breaking new technique.13 Nov 09:21 PM
TechnologyFive strange but true scientific factsLiving relatives of a 7-year-old boy, sacrificed in a gruesome ceremony by Incans 500 years ago, have been tracked down using genetic technology.13 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionWould you eat a burger grown in a lab?NANOGIRL: Welcome to the world of "in-vitro meat".12 Nov 11:24 PM
WorldThe glaciers that could raise sea levels 1mScientists say Greenland just opened up a major new "floodgate" of ice into the ocean.12 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandStudent sues Govt over climate targetsSarah Thomson wasn't happy with the targets the Government has set to combating climate change - so now she's taking it to court.12 Nov 12:55 AM
BDBDAgribusinessLab-grown burgers tipped to replace farm-grownThe pioneer of the world's first lab-grown burger expects cultured meat to eventually replace traditionally-farmed beef.10 Nov 06:30 PM
New ZealandWorking in coolest lab on planetFirstly, can you describe your research programme on the ice, how this project has been developed, and how many scientists are involved?09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandInteractive: How will NZ cope with rising sea levels?New interactive maps have shown how projected sea-level rise under different climate change would transform our coastlines and inundate low-lying areas.09 Nov 04:00 PM
EnergyMining in space could be cheaperA mission to Ceres, a dwarf planet 257 million miles from the Sun and the size of Texas, may cost about $27 billion.08 Nov 09:40 PM
New ZealandAntarctic science: Sea ice and climate changeDr Craig Stevens is part of a team camping at McMurdo Sound to investigate why Antarctic sea ice is not shrinking at the same rate as Arctic sea ice.08 Nov 06:06 AM
TechnologyKeeping tabs on players' hard knocksThe rugby party continues as we welcome home the All Blacks with their newly- engraved Webb Ellis cup.06 Nov 04:00 PM
TechnologyFive strange but true scientific factsThe spuds Matt Damon's stranded astronaut Mark Watney grew in <i>The Martian</i> may be closer to science fact than science fiction, say Kiwi and Australian researchers.06 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleDrug offers hope for spinal patientsResearchers have developed a protein-based drug that offers a potential breakthrough treatment for those with severe brain and spinal cord injuries.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudy looks at potential climate change influence on Northland stormThe potential hand of climate change in one of the worst storms ever to hit Northland has been revealed in a new study.05 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCamera that gets you inside babies' mindsResearchers are attempting to go inside the minds of infants to get a baby's-eye-view of the first years of life.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandScientists solve colourful mysteryWhen it comes to birds, the ladies are just as capable of glamming up their style as the blokes are - just only when they need to.04 Nov 06:33 PM
New ZealandNew charity's goal: Rivers clean enough to swim inEnsuring our water is clean enough to swim in is a major aspiration of a just-launched charitable foundation to help solve the country's biggest environmental challenges.04 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandNZ scientists saddle up for 350km Antarctic road tripA bit of Kiwi ingenuity and an epic road trip will ultimately help a team of scientists understand how Antarctica's vast Ross Ice Shelf might respond to future warming.04 Nov 02:55 AM
New ZealandScientists back GMO law reviewScientists have welcomed news the Environmental Protection Authority is to help clear up the definition of what is and what isn't a genetically modified organism.04 Nov 02:01 AM
New ZealandNZ marine conservation pioneer diesThe scientist who drove the establishment of New Zealand's first marine reserve has died.03 Nov 12:34 AM
WorldShakespearean bone to pickClergymen attempting to prove claims that a skull found in a Worcestershire church vault is that of William Shakespeare have been thwarted by a senior church lawyer who has barred them from carrying....02 Nov 04:00 PM
TechnologyWho needs docs? Meet iRobotIn an experiment co-funded by the Korean and New Zealand Governments robots have been given to four elderly Gore patients.31 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentShark caught biting Kiwi scientist on headA new documentary will show the moment a marine biologist was bitten in the head by a shark in Fiordland.31 Oct 04:00 PM
TechnologyStrange but trueThe phenomenon of 3D printing has given us printed guns, printed cars and printed hamburgers - now it might have ushered in the age of printed hair.30 Oct 04:00 PM
TechnologyScience awards show off our bright sparksOne of my favourite events of the year took place this week and I was lucky enough to be involved again for the fourth year running.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAntarctic sanctuaries project a step closerA New Zealand bid to establish the world's largest marine reserve in Antarctica is a step closer after China agreed to support the project.29 Oct 10:42 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: The science of winningWith two days to go, Massey University answers the hot questions on performance, featuring specialist opinion from across the university29 Oct 04:00 PM
TechnologyWith avatars, loved ones never dieFamily members could be kept alive forever virtually so living relatives could interact with their avatars, an academic has suggested.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBright Spark Award winners namedWhat began as a hobby with dad has developed into an award-winning talent for a Christchurch student.29 Oct 04:00 PM
