New ZealandGovt lays out R&D plansThe Government lays out a 10-year plan for investing in science.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSneezing monkey blows its cover200 new species have been discovered in the Eastern Himalayas in the past five years.05 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Dr Tom TrnskiDr Tom Trnski, head of natural science at Auckland Museum thinks that our marine systems could recover if humans back off.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt to redesign fund for science investmentThe Government has laid out its plans for investment in science over the next 10 years, including changes to the main funding mechanism.04 Oct 10:23 PM
LifestyleCould a pill defeat the need to exercise?Pills that mimic the benefits of exercise without any of the hard work could soon be available, scientists believe.04 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandRichard Dawkins suspects religion 'dying' in NZEvolutionary biologist and writer Richard Dawkins says he suspects religion is "dying" in New Zealand and that's a good thing for science and education.03 Oct 03:52 AM
Lifestyle5 strange but true science factsWho we find attractive isn't determined by some complex genetic construct, but simply by our own personal experiences.02 Oct 06:55 PM
TechnologyOMGtech! teaches children technologyAfter months of pilot programmes OMGTech! launched their nationwide initiative to enable access for all children in NZ to learn advanced technology.02 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessRocket Lab signs moon launch dealKiwi space company Rocket Lab may be flying spacecraft to the lunar surface as soon as 2017.01 Oct 08:05 PM
New ZealandMarsden Fund comes under the microscopeOur biggest fund for blue sky research is boosting scientific output in New Zealand, but there's plenty of room to improve.01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMother on side better for babyBabies are more active in the uterus when a pregnant mother lies on her left side than on her back, according to important new research.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStrongest warning yet for horror El NinoNew Zealand receives big warning it's gazing down the barrel of the worst El Nino summer since the calamitous 1997/98 event.01 Oct 05:26 AM
New ZealandCentury-old telescope back in actionNotable family's large donation helps repair telescope damaged in 2011 Christchurch earthquake.01 Oct 01:47 AM
New ZealandKiwi scientist honoured with awardDoctor's "inclusive and unselfish" work to inspire female immunologists rewarded.01 Oct 01:37 AM
New ZealandCalcium supplements not needed for elderly bone healthExhaustive review concludes upping calcium intake through food or supplements is unlikely to improve bone health or prevent fractures in older people.30 Sep 04:30 AM
LifestyleDoes vitamin C really help fight breast cancer?Bowel cancer patients with higher levels of vitamin C in their tumours have extended disease-free survival - is the same true for breast cancer?29 Sep 10:34 PM
LifestyleInvisibility cloaks are close to becoming a realityA new experiment has created a cloak that, for the first time, can hide small objects of any shape completely from visible light.29 Sep 06:39 AM
New ZealandBug to battle pesky privet pestScientists are pitting a tiny Chinese bug against a pest shrub believed to worsen respiratory problems in a world-first Waikato trial.29 Sep 03:55 AM
WorldCould we live on Mars? What the experts sayThe discovery of water seeping out of the steep slopes of Mars could be an indication of life on the red planet, a Kiwi astronomer says.28 Sep 09:22 PM
New ZealandQuest to pinpoint every kiwi sightingNew Zealanders are being called upon to help save our national icon by reporting kiwi sightings to conservationists.28 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleHeart attack treatment in spotlightA major Kiwi study will examine whether a standard type of treatment used on heart attack patients actually helps.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpening the tech door for kidsDr Michelle Dickinson this week launches one of her proudest inventions - a new charity that will connect our kids with technology and hands-on innovation.28 Sep 06:48 AM
KahuWork begins on removing ancient bonesWork is to start on removing human bones from a restaurant building site at Auckland's Long Bay Regional Park.28 Sep 01:18 AM
New ZealandNorth Island robin no bird-brainThe tiny native bird, which is only slightly larger than a house sparrow, features in a new study in the leading scientific journal Animal Behaviour27 Sep 10:55 PM
LifestyleCan this test tell if breast cancer will return?Women could be offered new treatments to prevent breast cancer returning following a crucial discovery by scientists.27 Sep 02:35 AM
Rugby World CupRWC: Boffin predicts AB's 4-point winThe All Blacks will bring home the Rugby World Cup - but only after an excruciating four-point win over England, according to a maths equation.26 Sep 04:00 PM
TechnologyStrange but trueThe Herald's science writer Jamie Morton on this week's scientific breakthroughs.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandArt donation to pay back gift of lifeA Kiwi inventor's quest for cash to pay for incubators has attracted a helping hand from a father with reason to be grateful.25 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleScience & Tech: Soylent Brown is...Whenever I'm asked if I have any dietary restrictions I always reply with "yes, I don't diet".25 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionDick Wilkins: AgResearch has lost its wayIf AgResearch were to disappear from the face of the earth, there would hardly be a ripple in New Zealand agriculture, writes Dick Wilkins. This is a tragedy, and the only solution is to disband AgResearch as we know it.25 Sep 03:17 AM
New ZealandStunning underwater insights uncoveredKiwi scientists have mapped in great detail a huge area of seafloor northeast of Auckland - equivalent to the size of Israel.25 Sep 02:32 AM
New ZealandKiwis yawn for a good night's sleep24 per cent of New Zealanders have reported feeling tired on a daily basis in a Southern Cross Healthcare Group survey.24 Sep 05:00 PM
