New ZealandSky watchers get a 'supermoon' treat (+ photos)A "supermoon", which looked larger and brighter due to its proximity to the Earth, has been all around the world. 20 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldWhy newly evolved genes may be as vital as ancient onesResearch debunks the theory that "newer" genes are less essential to our survival than more established ones.17 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandPM's chief scientist hits out at quake forecastersThe Prime Minister's chief science adviser today hit out at earthquake forecasters such as Ken Ring, saying no one can predict when a quake will strike. 16 Mar 03:00 AM
Small BusinessRebuilding Christchurch business: Canterbury ScientificCanterbury Scientific Limited opened the doors to its new $1.2 million laboratory complex in Addington a few days before February's devastating earthquake.16 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandThirty-five jobs may go at NiwaThirty-five jobs may be up for the chop but affected staff are being consulted before any decisions, Niwa says.14 Mar 10:21 PM
Technology<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Rebuild from disaster with the click of a mouseTechnology to "print" a complete house is just around the corner.13 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey to mental fitness - work the brainScientist says that exercise is the key to mental fitness.12 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldNorth pole is going westThe magnetic north pole is moving faster than at any time in human history.06 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWellington quakes 'just a coincidence'Three earthquakes have struck Wellington this week - one measuring 4.7 - but a seismologist says they are not linked the Christchurch quakes.04 Mar 12:31 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Map faults before rebuild: geologistThe earthquake and last week's deadly tremor were on faultlines that did not exist on GNS Science's database.02 Mar 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Inside Money:</i> The weather is the news: pay attentionI remember when the weather was innocent and free.01 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionCampbell's TV3 interview with 'Moon Man' a 'train wreck'Giving "Moon Man" and self-proclaimed earthquake predictor Ken Ring airtime in the media has turned out to be a very bad idea last night, writes Peter Griffin.01 Mar 02:20 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Earthquake: Core policies not safe from changeThe Govt is not ruling out changes to Working for Families or student loans as it considers how to foot the bill for Christchurch's recovery.01 Mar 01:39 AM
New ZealandTwo minutes' silence for victims of the Christchurch earthquakeNew Zealanders have paid tribute to the victims of the Christchurch earthquake with two minutes' silence marking the moment the disaster struck last week.01 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandTime capsule unearthed in Christchurch quake Last week's 6.3 magnitude earthquake unearthed a time capsule under the toppled statue of one of Canterbury's founding fathers, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said today.28 Feb 11:33 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake toll likely to be about 240 - policeThe death toll from the Christchurch earthquake is likely to be about 240, police say.28 Feb 09:56 PM
New ZealandMayor: Two minutes' silence about 'standing together'Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says people should not head into the central city to observe the two minutes' silence in honour of the victims of last week's earthquake today. Civil Defence says 154 bodies have now been recovered.28 Feb 08:02 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Big aftershocks every month for a yearA year from now, Christchurch will still be rattled by a magnitude-four aftershock at least once a month, according to a scientist.28 Feb 04:30 PM
Technology<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Eyes in the skies keeping track of events belowNew Zealand could make much greater use of satellite images, says Southland group.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Deadly tremors rebounded on cityRock near the quake's epicentre may have compounded the effect of the tremor by reflecting greater seismic activity towards Christchurch city.24 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleHow repetition helps a child's vocabularyIt may be boring for parents - but reading the same book over and over again to children is the best way to develop their vocabulary.21 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for inquiry into failed experiments on animalsThe Soil and Health Association is backing calls by the Green Party for a parliamentary inquiry into failed genetic experiments on animals.21 Feb 08:40 PM
