PremiumPremiumWorldFearsome sharks of today evolved when ancient oceans got hotNew York Times: With global warming could we see similar changes in today’s sharks?10 Jul 11:44 PM
New ZealandUnder pressure: Record-breaking high bringing blue skies, freezing nightsA giant high over NZ may be about to set new all-time record for atmospheric pressure.10 Jul 02:57 AM
New Zealand‘Under threat like never before’: Science sector's funding fearsMore than 350 jobs lost in cuts, says report calling for urgent Government investment.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Tsunami of threats': Auckland uni ordered to pay Wiles $20kThe Employment Court has issued its judgment in Siouxsie Wiles' case against her employer.08 Jul 06:21 AM
New ZealandClimate changed: Why our scientists are having to redefine ‘normal’ in 2024Global warming is forcing scientists to redefine what New Zealand’s 'normal' climate is.03 Jul 12:28 AM
New ZealandRising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annualPetone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.02 Jul 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow are Covid-19 vaccines holding up against new variants?How is our Covid vaccine faring against an ever-evolving Omicron? Jamie Morton explains.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ patient in world-first for ground-breaking gene therapyA Kiwi is the first to be treated with the gene-silencing drug for a rare disorder.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLoss of Government cash puts expertise in food sector at risk, scientists say; Save Science Coalition launchedA wealth of expertise may be lost from NZ’s food sector if a funding lifeline isn't found.30 Jun 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I thrive on stress’: Inside Juliet Gerrard’s chaotic six years as NZ’s top scientistShe was there for a deadly eruption and a pandemic. Now, Juliet Gerrard is clocking off.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLa Nina looms: More deluges on cards after NZ soaked by stormsAfter this week's soaking, a Niwa forecaster isn’t ruling out more winter downpours.28 Jun 12:18 AM
New ZealandFull steam ahead for Geothermal WeekThe event theme highlights the “Immense value of our taonga, our geothermal resources.”26 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleIs delaying menopause the key to longevity?NY Times: The ovaries appear to be connected to almost every aspect of a woman's health.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's clear we have a problem': Kiwis wasting $3.2 billion in food annuallyEver wondered what happens to all that uneaten food you throw out each week?26 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldUS man lost in forest survived 10 days drinking from his bootThe man had taken a wrong turn on a three hour walk and ended up lost for 10 days.24 Jun 09:38 PM
New Zealand'Increased seismicity': More than 80 earthquakes recorded in Hawke’s BayThe swarm of shallow but frequent tremors began on Tuesday.22 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandNew marine research, education hub for controversial Marine Park siteThe new facility will replace the university’s Coastal Marine Field Station.21 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandProof of pre-dinosaur creatures found in NZA 246-million-year-old fossil upends theories about Earth’s natural history - researchers.18 Jun 07:58 AM
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
