New ZealandKermadecs quake: Today’s 7.3 event struck in ‘hot-spot’ for activityA jolt that sparked an emergency tsunami risk assessment hit in a known area for quakes.24 Apr 04:04 AM
New ZealandOne-in-a-million monster tsunami hit NZ in pastThe largest underwater landslide ever documented here may have produced a 70m tsunami.24 Apr 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ study: Can these factors help predict tomorrow’s meth users?Can we predict – or even prevent – those likely to become tomorrow’s meth users?23 Apr 11:19 PM
New ZealandZealandia: The 100-million-year story of the lost continent beneath NZScientists reconstruct the 100-million-year story of the sunken continent beneath NZ.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nasty bug': Flu season begins early ahead of another bumper year, warning for daycaresVirologist says flu is already on the rise in NZ, as long-absent strains return.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Eight million tonnes of sediment still coats Esk ValleyScientists are flying in to understand how the region can better prepare for the future.22 Apr 08:11 PM
WorldCalifornia researchers attempt ocean climate solutionSeawater can store 150 times more carbon dioxide per unit volume than air.22 Apr 04:22 AM
World‘Disastrous’ melting of Greenland, Antarctic ice sheets in hyperdriveGreenland and Antarctic ice melting three times faster than 30 years ago.22 Apr 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleYour hair is going grey. This glitch may explain whyNew York Times: A new study challenges what we thought we knew about greying hair.20 Apr 01:33 AM
New Zealand1800 years and counting: Could the supervolcano at Taupō blow?Seismologist says the Taupō volcano last erupted around 1800 years ago, in 232 AD.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClimate lessons from an engineer who imperilled the worldOPINION: Jarrod Gilbert on climate change.17 Apr 12:57 AM
WorldFirst image of a black hole gets an AI makeoverResearchers have used artificial intelligence to give cosmic beauty shot a touch-up.14 Apr 12:31 AM
New ZealandMeth detected in downtown Auckland air, study showsTraces of the drug were caught by filters on Customs St near the end of Queen St.12 Apr 07:07 PM
New ZealandAntarctica ice vanishing - could be catastrophicResearchers in our southernmost continent find stretches of sea ice disappearing.10 Apr 09:24 PM
New ZealandWhat scientists just discovered about NZ’s critically-endangered kākāpōDNA tech, ancient droppings used to show what kākāpō ate in prehistoric Aotearoa.10 Apr 12:11 AM
New ZealandCould your future Covid-19 vaccine be a spray, or be swallowed?NZ scientists find promising new target that may help make 'mucosal' vaccines a reality.09 Apr 11:09 PM
New ZealandCan data-crunching AI warn us of imminent eruptions?AI-powered model shows recent bouts of unrest at Whakaari had similar trigger mechanisms.09 Apr 10:37 PM
New ZealandTornadoes explained: How rare was last night’s event?Last night's twister was a reminder that big tornadoes can and do hit NZ.09 Apr 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ’s famously shaky quake environment - now mapped in 3DScientists have assembled a 3D picture of our famously shaky earthquake environment.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: Why ‘Kraken’ hasn’t caused another big Covid-19 wave in NZIf you've had Covid-19 lately, it's likely been the 'Kraken' variant. But why no big wave?09 Apr 01:54 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 may kill 1000 Kiwis, cause 10,000 hospitalisations in 2023 - Michael BakerEpidemiologist says Covid-19's toll this year may be double flu's annual average rate.09 Apr 12:19 AM
KahuLatest Te Pūnaha Hihiko fund science projects announcedThe projects are designed to strengthen capability, capacity, skills and networks.06 Apr 03:40 AM
World‘Supercharged’ cancer treatment shows promise against rare strainResearchers report using supercharged immune cells is effective in fighting the disease.06 Apr 12:09 AM
LifestyleCan having a mobile phone in your pocket make you infertile?A doctor has revealed the main reasons men may struggle with infertility.31 Mar 10:07 PM
New ZealandIncredible images: How extreme summer took another big bite out of NZ’s glaciersScientists left 'shocked'.31 Mar 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Huge': Major cancer breakthrough could help patients avoid chemoA ground-breaking blood test is being trialled in the UK.31 Mar 06:30 AM
LifestylePlants cry out when they need watering - but humans can’t hear themRecordings show plants make ultrasonic popping noises likely heard by insects and mammals.31 Mar 06:08 AM
New ZealandDNA, drones and data: Could smart tech help us win our war on pests?A new Govt report sets out how breakthrough tech can be used in the predator-free mission.30 Mar 04:46 AM
WorldThe sun has developed a ‘coronal hole’ 20 times the size of EarthSolar storms are heading Earth's way this weekend.29 Mar 07:25 PM
New ZealandMelting ice risks 'collapse' of Antarctica’s deep currentsStudy warns Antarctica's deep currents may slow significantly - with global ramifications.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPowerful scent: NZ mice study reveals intriguing effect on weight loss, life spanMice study shows how female odours and pheromones cause weight loss and extend life span.28 Mar 10:11 PM
New ZealandNZ’s littering headache has got worse - national auditNZ's littering problem has worsened, audit finds, with plastic the biggest scourge.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWinter weather: Why this year may feel noticeably cooler than recent onesChilly temperatures around NZ this week may offer a taste of coming El Niño winter.28 Mar 03:57 AM
New ZealandDNA breakthrough beyond the grave: Kiwi aid worker killed in Ukraine's final legacyDr Andrew Bagshaw has had a key research paper published posthumously.27 Mar 09:12 PM
