OpinionGeorge Lim: Why Asian kids succeed"Have you ever wondered why Asians kids are doing so well in maths and science at schools?" asks George Lim.19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMore droughts and bush fires tipped for futureGoodbye frosts, hello droughts and bush fires.17 Mar 04:30 PM
TechnologyCollapse of antibiotics 'colossal threat'Minor surgery could be life-threatening in the future, warn experts in Britain and New Zealand.16 Mar 03:03 AM
EnergyKiwis take more than a fair shareWe're known for being clean and green, but Kiwis are still eating up at least twice their fair share of the planet when it comes to sustainability.14 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionMichael Vagg: Tales of going grey overnight are nothing more than mythThe belief that nervous shock can cause you to go grey overnight (medically termed canities subita) is one of those tales that could nearly be true.11 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldAntibiotic resistance 'catastrophic threat'The Government's chief pharmaceutical officer, Keith Ridge, said although the control mechanism for prescribing antibiotics had been strengthened in hospitals.11 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFears about new beetlesThe planned release of vast numbers of imported dung beetles could spread nasty gut diseases, Auckland's top public health doctor has warned.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandStink over dung beetles in NZAt a secret location just north of Auckland, an experiment has started which might alter the face of New Zealand's $12 billion dairy industry.08 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleBaby cured in HIV breakthroughScientists appear a step closer to conquering the Aids virus after doctors in the United States confirmed they had cured an infant born with HIV for the first time.04 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandShooting fish: A difficult propositionGun shots slow down and lose power almost immediately after they enter water - and the shark would need to have been on the surface for hits to be fatal, experts say.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPlan to save feared predator debatedConservationists say our lack of protection measures for sharks is a source of global embarrassment but the industry argues the debate is clouded by emotion.25 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandImmunity grows to repellentMosquitos can grow immune to repellent in as quickly as three hours, according to new research.20 Feb 03:50 AM
OpinionGrant Guilford: Dung beetle plan a risky gambleA controversial decision by the environment authority to approve the introduction of 11 new species of dung beetle to this country has exposed serious weaknesses in our biosecurity processes.18 Feb 04:30 PM
World'Sixth sense' scientist tips revolutionThe scientist who has given a "sixth sense" to laboratory animals has promised an even bigger revolution in the research field he has pioneered.18 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMum hopes study will clarify sons' problemsLower Hutt mum Sarah Mahy says the Canterbury University study might clarify for her how concerned she should be about her children's speech.18 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBenefits of dung beetle release to NZ 'not proven'The pending introduction of 11 species of dung beetles to New Zealand has been blasted as a potential biosecurity disaster by Auckland University's Dean of Science.18 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldHawaii detection system to give warning of future meteor strikesThe meteor that caused devastation in the Russian town of Chelyabinsk could have struck the British Isles if it had entered the Earth's atmosphere at a slightly different time of day.17 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Carbon capturing kinaCould it be that the humble sea urchin has come to the rescue? Sam Judd finds that the latest technological breakthrough for waging war on carbon emissions has the spiny sea creatures to thank.10 Feb 07:30 PM
