WorldOrgans stripped from dead nuclear workersOrgans and bones were illegally harvested from the bodies of dead nuclear industry workers.17 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRobots to hunt for lost Pink and White TerracesScientists from New Zealand and the United States plan to map the bottom of Lake Rotomahana in the hope of discovering what happened to the Pink and White Terraces hydrothermal system.16 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleHow Trinny and Susannah defy weight expectationsThe many genes that influence body weight can interact in a complex and unpredictable way that sometimes defies scientific explanation.15 Nov 07:54 PM
New ZealandPainkillers linked to defects in baby boysNZ women have been warned to take care with painkillers during pregnancy, after a study found a link to potential fertility problems in baby boys.14 Nov 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSheep tissue substitute looks promisingA Wellington company's use of sheep gut in reconstructive surgery exposes it to a multi-million-dollar market.14 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldStudy: Solo kids happier than those with siblingsThe fewer siblings children have, the happier they are, a survey has suggested.14 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleNew lizard species discovered - on a restaurant menuA new species of lizard has become a legend in its own lunchtime after being identified by scientists from the menu of a Vietnamese restaurant.12 Nov 12:40 AM
New ZealandOtago scientist awarded Rutherford MedalAn Otago University molecular biologist has been awarded New Zealand's top science and technology honour, the 2010 Rutherford Medal. 10 Nov 07:41 PM
New ZealandKayaker picks up big travelling companionsKayaker Mark Jones had unexpected company when a pod of whales surrounded him as he paddled to Great Barrier Island.10 Nov 04:30 PM
World57-year-old mother of twins breaks Australian recordA 57-year-old woman is believed to have become Australia's oldest mother after giving birth to twins last week.07 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldCold cure not to be sniffed atThe body's immune defences can destroy the common cold virus after it has invaded the inner sanctum of a human cell, scientists have found.02 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldSpace probe hot on comet's tailThis week, a tiny United States robot spacecraft will make a dramatic encounter in deep space.31 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionAussie support for GM slipsAustralia is much further along than New Zealand when it comes to employing genetic modification in crops.27 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionThe way ahead for science and innovationThere's room for both blue-skies research and applied sciences, a conference this month heard.27 Oct 02:06 AM
Opinion'Anti-science doubters' and the blogosphereDr Grant Jacobs on blogging, commenting, anonymity and the credibility of online sources.26 Oct 10:14 PM
WorldFive rules to avoiding bowel cancerA major study has pointed to five "common sense" rules said to reduce the incidence of bowel cancer, along with a range of other life-threatening illnesses.26 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldAmber gives glimpse into life 50m years agoA real-life find by scientists reads like something out of Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton's famous novel.26 Oct 04:30 PM
