New ZealandUnderwater treasuresNo one had known just what kind of weapon lay hidden off the coast of the South Island. Behind the unlikely facade of a harmless sea sponge lurked a fearsome cocktail of chemicals that had evolved over billions of years.29 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionAkshat Rathi: The big bang that shook the worldScientists have modelled the effects of the strike of a giant asteroid, writes Akshat Rathi. The effects were so catastrophic that, along with the large earthquakes and tsunamis it created, this asteroid may have also set continents into motion.27 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandScientist drills into sea riddleA scientist is stepping back in time to solve the mystery behind a dramatic drop in the world's most threatened species of sea lion.27 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandOcean 'quack' mystery solvedIt was a bizarre phenomenon that troubled researchers for decades – a mysterious under sea 'quacking' heard every winter and spring in the depths of the Southern Ocean.24 Apr 03:04 AM
WorldThe miracle material you can make with a kitchen blenderGraphene's reputation as a miracle material is well established but scientists have added another attribute to the carbon-derivative's Top Trumps card: you can make it using a kitchen blender.23 Apr 05:28 AM
WorldAstronauts on new mission to warn of asteroid 'cosmic roulette'As members of an elite band of cosmic explorers, they are among the few to have gone beyond the final frontier and looked down on the Earth from space.21 Apr 04:15 PM
WorldHuman tissues can be regrownHuman cloning has been used to create stem cells from adults for the first time, in a breakthrough which could lead to tissue and organs being regrown.19 Apr 02:27 AM
LifestyleHeart op should be for all, says patientA Taranaki farmer who became the first Kiwi to undergo a revolutionary heart procedure has joined a push for it to be made publicly available.18 Apr 04:15 PM
New Zealand$1m window into human bodyAmillion-dollar microscope has allowed Kiwi scientists an unparalleled window into the human body, shining a new light on everything from Parkinson's to irregular heartbeats.14 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandPlanet no longer butt of jokesUranus - the planet with the unfortunate-sounding name - has long been the butt of jokes.12 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandBrain injury epidemicChildren and young men are suffering more head injuries than anyone else, many caused by falls, knocks in rugby and car accidents, according to research.10 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionDavid Skegg: We must choose: riches or water?Unless New Zealand takes urgent steps to slow the expansion of dairying, many more rivers and lakes will be degraded, writes David Skegg.09 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleTest can predict menopause onsetA genetic test that can predict menopause - allowing women to better plan when to start a family - could be available within five years.08 Apr 04:15 PM
WorldThe worst place to be stungThroughout history, a select band of the brave has willingly turned into human guinea pigs in the cause of science.06 Apr 04:15 PM
EnergyLanzaTech quits NZA New Zealand-based biotech firm with links to Barack Obama's re-election campaign manager is moving to North America.04 Apr 12:45 AM
OpinionGwynne DyerGywnne Dyer: World's grim future warm and hungryIf you want to go on eating regularly in a rapidly warming world, live in a place that's high in latitude or high in altitude.03 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland's earthquake risk revealedAuckland is a long way from high earthquake activity and can expect a major shake every 10,000 to 20,000 years, says a new study.02 Apr 09:35 PM
New ZealandKiwis push quantum frontiersTwo University of Otago physics students have pushed the frontiers of quantum technology by helping develop laser-operated "optical tweezers" that precisely split clouds of ultracold atoms and smash them together.01 Apr 07:46 PM
New ZealandRiches in snapper snapshotScientists have used an underwater camera to count large snapper in Hauraki Gulf marine reserves.31 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandOfficial stories shape kids' minds: expertChildren are being moulded into desired citizens at preschool through government-funded literature focusing on emotions, says an award-winning thesis.30 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandSpectacular view of lunar eclipseAbove us, our nearest, potentially habitable planet is being explored by three spacecraft in its orbit and two on its surface.30 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleCitizen scienceIn the parks, beaches, back gardens and forests of the country, non-scientists can help with with a raft of research projects.28 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandWe should love great whitesFor the past 15 years, a Kiwi marine explorer has been tracking great white sharks around the world, helping answer one of the biggest questions concerning great whites — their home range.28 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandHas Fukushima radiation reached NZ?Scientists are to check whether NZ muttonbirds that spend the winter off the coast of Japan have been exposed to radiation from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.27 Mar 12:42 AM
LifestyleHow parts of our bodies get pudgyAn important breakthrough, unveiled today, will help scientists get to grips with what shapes the different parts of our bodies.26 Mar 03:15 PM
EconomyJust how green is NZ's economy?Are we doing enough? As another report lays out the benefits of a green economy science reporter Jamie Morton looks at what we're doing to achieve it.25 Mar 08:36 PM
LifestyleFollow your nose, it probably knowsHumans have a far greater sense of smell than previously thought, but daily showers and fridges, which mask bad odours, have reduced our ability to detect scents, scientists believe.21 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestylePill that resets the body's clock could cure jet lagA pill could "reset" the body clock, curing jet lag and easing the strain of working nights, scientists have discovered.21 Mar 04:58 AM
