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
LifestyleDogs' sense of smell signals love for ownersThe familiar scent of its owner lingers like perfume in a dog's brain, US scientists claim.20 Mar 07:00 AM
Lifestyle'Grammar police' ruin EnglishImagine a world in which the advances of the science since the publication of 'On the Origin of Species' - or even since Charles Darwin was born - were ignored.20 Mar 02:49 AM
New ZealandStudy reveals tsunami riskA new survey has reaffirmed the threat of an underwater landslide sending a rapid-fire tsunami towards the Kaikoura coast.19 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldBig Bang breakthroughAmerican scientists operating a $23 million telescope in Antarctica have announced the discovery of what could be described as the fingerprint of God.18 Mar 03:15 PM
WorldBig Bang birth breakthroughScientists have detected the enigmatic ripples in deep space that were triggered by the rapid expansion of the Universe during the earliest moments of its creation some 13.7 billion years ago.17 Mar 06:35 PM
New ZealandUniverse to yield secrets of its birthCosmologists were last night excitedly anticipating one of the biggest scientific breakthroughs in history - a direct window into how the universe was born.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi hopes for taste of MarsA Kiwi believes she has what it takes to spend a year on "Mars" - although any close encounters won't be with cute aliens but curious polar bears.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMarine life better protectedKaikoura's world-renowned wild marine environment will be better protected by a new marine reserve.15 Mar 10:54 PM
New ZealandCold-case killer convicted with NZ helpA New Zealand forensic scientist helped provide the crucial breakthrough in a horrific Australian murder cold case.15 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCancer patient to regrow lost breastPauline Boyd wants to grow a new breast. This might sound unlikely, but with a technique pioneered by a world-renowned surgeon, the Whangarei breast cancer survivor expects to do just that.14 Mar 04:30 PM
World10 famous Einstein quotes135 years ago today, Albert Einstein, one of the world’s most influential physicists was born in Germany. Today, in celebration of his birthday, we share 10 of his most enduring quotes.14 Mar 04:10 AM
BusinessGreen gains a happy side effectThe humble radiata pine might not seem an obvious target for millions of dollars of research and development.13 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldEuropeans have gotten whiterEuropean humans have become "whiter" in the past 5,000 years, undergoing a distinct change in their DNA due to natural selection, according to scientists.13 Mar 01:33 AM
WorldRain aided Mongol conquestsWarm, wet weather spanning several decades helped one of history's most fearsome tyrants to conquer most of Asia and Eastern Europe.11 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldSilence reigns in crippled nuclear plantThe control room for the crippled No 1 and No 2 reactors is coated in pink plastic sheeting. The lights on the monitoring panels are all out.11 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWomen's passion now their careersCaroline Little isn't scared of earthquakes. She has found herself beset by them for much of her life.10 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandHauraki Plains checked for toxic leaksA UK scientist who linked old mining operations to serious floodwater contamination in Wales has begun a similar investigation in the Hauraki Plains.09 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrain focus of promising researchOxygen-deprived babies born with brain damage could make miraculous recoveries thanks to research that aims to help prevent the injury spreading.09 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandIs there still sexism in science?Dr Nicola Gaston tells a story about an encounter at an international conference dinner one night in 2012.09 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandScientists begin to unlock Parkinson's mysteryThe brains of patients with Parkinson's disease who had deep brain stimulation treatment produced new stem cells, according to new research.09 Mar 04:30 PM
