New ZealandWhy Nigel blows stuff upWhat could Nigel Latta possibly know about science, the weighty subject that seems to be his cosy new home on telly. Quite a bit, actually.15 May 05:00 PM
WorldSomething fishy about deepwater predatorIn a paper published yesterday in Science, researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) describe the unique mechanism that enables the opah, a deepwater predatory fish, to keep its body warm.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpacecraft Cemetery: A watery graveSpacecraft Cemetery, 3900km southeast of Wellington, is home to the scattered remains of 161 space stations and robotic freighters.15 May 07:36 AM
WorldA warm-blooded fish we've been eatingScientists have long assumed that all fish are basically cold-blooded, but all that has just changed.14 May 07:56 PM
New ZealandPigs provide relief for disorderKiwi scientists have found in pig bladders a breakthrough that could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of a disorder which frequently catches its sufferers short.14 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWine, chocs beat winter illsA glass of red wine and a bite of chocolate could help you stave off a cold this winter, new Kiwi research shows.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGiant squid found on Kaikoura beachA monster from the deep has washed up on a beach in Kaikoura.13 May 09:55 PM
New ZealandEl Nino to return with rain and droughtClimate scientists are warning that a large, ocean-driven El Nino system could bring unwelcome weather extremes this year, making the east coast drier.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRain to test Welly's infrastructureSunnier skies are expected for many next week, but Wellington has been warned of more heavy rain in the next day - another test for Wellington’s infrastructure.13 May 08:55 AM
New ZealandFederated Farmers loses court battle over GMOsThe lobby group had lodged an appeal over whether the Northland Regional Council had jurisdiction under the Resource Management Act to ban the outdoor use of GMO matter.13 May 05:59 AM
New ZealandEl Niño - is it finally here?After years of threatening to inject its unwelcome wet and dry extremes into our climate, the chances of El Niño shaking up weather are now greater than ever, scientists say.13 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandTop scientists celebrate daughters successTwo of New Zealand’s top scientists have watched their daughters graduate on the same stage they were seated this week.12 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandBay can be boosted: studyThe Bay of Plenty accounts for 5.7 per cent of the national GDP and 6.6 per cent of employment. But its economic growth has been slightly behind the national average.12 May 05:56 AM
LifestyleWrite like a genius with a new fontA Kickstarter campaign to turn Albert Einstein's handwriting into a font has been successfully funded.12 May 03:55 AM
LifestyleScientists seek single ladiesAre you tired of The Bachelor's fairytale illusions and want people to know the truth about being a single, straight woman in New Zealand?12 May 03:55 AM
LifestyleWhy old chocolate goes whiteYou know when you discover your chocolate stash has accumulated weird white stuff all over it and you have to decide, do I eat this? Here's the answer.11 May 04:00 AM
LifestyleCaution greets claim human sperm grown in labTanks growled across Red Square and fighter jets streaked overhead as Russia celebrated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II with a mass-ranked display of military might.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandIVF the answer for kiwi singles?The number of single women seeking fertility treatment has almost doubled in two years as career-minded professionals without partners opt to parent alone.09 May 05:00 PM
WorldPicturesque fjords also regulate climatePicture postcard fjords like those in the South Island have been found to likely play a significant part in regulation of the planet's climate, according to a newly published study by Kiwi and international researchers.04 May 09:04 PM
New ZealandGraduation a family celebrationAssociate Professor Kean Aw has been looking forward to tomorrow for a long time.04 May 05:00 PM
WorldClimate change endangering animalsThe Earth is on course to lose up to one in six of all its species, if carbon emissions continue as they currently are.30 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandHundreds of methane gas flares foundScientists have found around 766 individual methane gas flares off the coast of Gisborne - a “major advance” for science and a first for New Zealand.30 Apr 06:30 AM
WorldCan we predict earthquakes?Can earthquakes ever be predicted? This question is timely after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Nepal recently.30 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's 'impressive' energy modelA top US Government official visiting the country has praised New Zealand as a “great model” for other countries working to boost their renewable energy generation.30 Apr 04:28 AM
WorldBizarre flying dinosaur discoveredWhen it comes to big fossil finds, China is full of surprises, and the latest dinosaur discovery is no exception.29 Apr 11:38 PM
New ZealandScientist backs call to save kiwiA visiting conservationist and molecular biologist has joined calls to save our national bird.29 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldHow we identified 'Jurassic platypus'A creature from the past that would have looked like strange mix of unrelated dinosaurs has been discovered.29 Apr 04:00 AM
WorldUnderstanding earthquakesResearch in the Himalaya is beginning to shed light on the processes that lead to earthquakes, and understand the threat they pose to local people.29 Apr 01:45 AM
TechnologyMuch to learn about the fabric of lifeA process that could turn harmful gases into useful products like car tyres shows why scientists need to keep challenging our understanding of what are the proteins vital to all life on Earth.28 Apr 11:05 PM
BusinessPepsi ditching controversial artificial sweetenerPepsiCo is replacing the controversial artificial sweetener aspartame with Sucralose, better known as Splenda, in a bid to salvage sales.28 Apr 08:51 PM
New ZealandPush to cut greenhouse gases from belching stockNew Zealand scientists have unveiled major leaps toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions from our belching sheep and cattle, with animal-safe compounds that can slash methane emissions by up to 90 per cent.28 Apr 05:36 AM
LifestyleScientist's bold claim: I'll live to be 150A scientist specialising in anti-ageing research has made the bold claim that he will live to be 150, and he takes 100 drugs a day in pursuit of that goal.27 Apr 12:25 AM
LifestyleHow caterpillars could ease arthritis painA fungus found on caterpillars could be used to relieve pain in osteoarthritis sufferers, according to British researchers.26 Apr 11:15 PM
