New ZealandBird strike: What happens when a plane collides with a bird?Defending planes against running into birds is vitally important.18 Jun 06:15 AM
New ZealandFisheries NZ still can't identify what causes 'zombie' disease in snapperMPI is running tests on the diseased snapper from around the North Island.18 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandMajor study: New science on bird flu and NZTesting of nearly 20,000 wild birds has told us more about avian flu's risk to NZ.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTricky new Covid variant on the rise as NZ’s sixth wave approaches peakNZ's sixth Covid wave is likely close to peaking, but new variant KP.3 is gathering speed.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeating planet charging up NZ’s big rain-makersDecades of rain data are giving scientists a wider picture of global warming's influence.15 Jun 11:43 PM
New ZealandWhat NZ could tell us about life on MarsAotearoa's world-famous hot springs could help answer one of science’s biggest questions.15 Jun 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Not just chip stealers’: New Zealand seagulls in dramatic declineScientists and biodiversity experts say Kiwis should care about falling seagull numbers.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinter warmer: Hastings records NZ’s warmest-ever June day with 25.7CHastings has recorded a new national temperature record with a reading of 25.7C.12 Jun 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Amazing achievement': Hawke's Bay biology prodigy bound for KazakhstanSophie Webber is one of four students in New Zealand who made the team.12 Jun 12:54 AM
LifestyleMichael Mosley death: A guide to medical 'self-experiments'Michael Mosley was one of many self-experimenting medical pioneers.12 Jun 12:39 AM
New ZealandAlpine Fault: Four things to know about NZ's big quake-makerEmergency planners begin a three-part exercise readying NZ for a major Alpine Fault quake.11 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleExplained: The psychology behind buying lottery ticketsThe lure of big Lotto jackpots is down to people being 'poor at assessing probabilities'.09 Jun 06:01 AM
New Zealand‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespreadThe sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.09 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandVolcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White IslandThe volcano continues to emit elevated levels of magmatic gas, GeoNet says.06 Jun 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCoffee drinkers: Should you delay your morning caffeine hit?NY Times: Some influencers say that doing so can offer benefits. We looked at the evidence05 Jun 06:00 PM
TalanoaFinalists for inaugural NZ science journalism gongs announcedReporters Jamie Morton, Sasha Borissenko and Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai are among finalists.04 Jun 04:35 AM
New Zealand‘Significant lack of confidence’: Niwa staff frustrations over restructure aired in scathing open letterFrustrated Niwa staff hit out at management over restructure that could cut 90 jobs.04 Jun 02:35 AM
LifestyleEverything you need to know about motor neurone diseaseHere's a guide on what causes it and the future hopes for treatment.04 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandStudy reveals how NZ's biggest quake-maker stokes world-famous volcanic zoneWhat puts the fire in the belly of a local volcanic zone that's produced monster blows.04 Jun 12:05 AM
New ZealandSatellites revealing new view of lingering landslide risk after 2023′s extreme summerScientists using satellites to probe landslide risk in spots hit hardest by 2023's storms.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew survey asks parents of donor-conceived children: have you told them?For parents of donor-conceived children, it’s the trickiest question: when to tell them?02 Jun 11:29 PM
New ZealandBack to business for King's Birthday Honours 2024A change in Government has meant a clear shift in focus for the 2024 list.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree big winter weather trends: Was May’s chill a prelude to a freezing few months?The first half of 2024 brought us drought and deluges. So what's to come in winter?02 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Air turbulence one big reason to follow crew members’ instructionsOPINION: Incidences of serious turbulence have spiked recently.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyOpinion: Time for a tune-up as NZ's economic engine sputtersOPINION: Slides in rankings suggest the decline of our country's economic foundations.28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBird flu Q&A: A virologist answers your big questionsBird flu is knocking on NZ's door. An expert tells us what we need to know about H5N1.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandExperts fly over Whakaari/White Island amid volcanic activityThere has been a string of eruptions there in recent days.26 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandRocket Lab sends Nasa polar satellite into spaceA climate change-focused mission from Mahia.26 May 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFive things you never knew these Kiwi food staples could doMussels for muscles and fat-fighting feijoas: Jamie Morton looks at five food discoveries.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDiseased snapper described as 'zombies' caught in Kaipara HarbourThe fish have sunken and milky eyes, bones sticking out and a lack of mucus coat.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother Covid-19 wave on horizon: How big will it be?NZ likely on cusp of another Covid wave similar in size to our last two, modeller says.22 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe types of stones our bodies make - and how we can prevent themYou've heard of kidney stones and gallstones - but did you know there are more?21 May 12:44 AM
New ZealandMore than a headache: Half of NZ’s migraine sufferers struggle with access to careNew findings shed light on big barrier for estimated 640,000 Kiwis living with migraine.20 May 05:00 PM
