WorldAstronomers capture first glimpse of planet formation around distant starThe minerals around the star were first spotted by the James Webb Telescope.16 Jul 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Rain, wind and snow': North Island in for day of wild weatherUp to 30mm of rain fell in Auckland this morning, with gusts of 70km/h on harbour bridge.16 Jul 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldOdd couple: An unexpected animal friendshipNew York Times: 'Like two old friends walking home from a bar' a researcher said of video.16 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldNasa probe captures closest ever images of solar eruptionsNasa's probe captured images 6 million km from the sun.16 Jul 01:45 AM
WorldMost of England facing hosepipe ban as the big dry bitesTelegraph: It's the driest first six months of the year in England since 1976.14 Jul 11:02 PM
New ZealandNZ's $32m satellite mission unresponsive, Space Minister silentJudith Collins won't comment on the satellite mission issues.14 Jul 09:14 PM
OpinionOpinion: NZ’s new AI strategy is big on 'economic opportunity' but short on managing ethical and social riskOPINION: The National AI Strategy aims to invite AI use with a 'light touch' approach.14 Jul 06:00 PM
ChristchurchGlass, metal and plastic found in stomach of a little blue penguin“I’ve never seen things like that inside a penguin’s stomach."14 Jul 04:15 AM
WorldThe best flood warning systems? Here’s what works to save livesIt’s extremely difficult to anticipate exactly where a flood will strike, experts say. 10 Jul 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Giant moa revival a marvellous obligation for KiwisOPINION: The big bird's reinvention redefines extinction.10 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldIn Japan, quakes cause some island residents to fleeBetween June 21 and yesterday, the area experienced 1720 earthquakes.10 Jul 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump’s Nasa budget could cede solar system to China, scientists warn'We’re basically removing the wonder and awe from our portfolio,' one ex-astronaut said.09 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldLondoners could soon face water limits due to dry weatherWater usage has spiked with demand in Swindon, Oxfordshire above 2022 drought levels. 08 Jul 09:48 PM
New ZealandBringing back the Moa: Expert opinionNic Rawlence from Otago University talks to Ryan Bridge about bringing back the Moa. Video / Herald NOWWatch08 Jul 08:13 PM
New ZealandColossal Biosciences CEO & Co-Founder Ben Lamm talks to Ryan BridgeColossal Biosciences CEO & Co-Founder Ben Lamm on the plan to bring the South Island giant moa back from the dead. Video / Herald NOWWatch08 Jul 07:13 PM
WorldExpert weighs in on new interstellar object entering our solar systemA new asteroid enters our solar system. It's a rare phenomenon, so how many of them are there up there? Video / Herald NOWWatch07 Jul 08:38 PM
WorldCitizen scientists pinpoint 10,000 eclipsing star pairsIt's a rare phenomenon in which stars orbit each other, periodically blocking their light.06 Jul 10:59 PM
WorldHow extraordinary rainfall caught Texans by surpriseIn the Texas region, four months' worth of rainfall came down in four hours.06 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldThe final frontier of fine dining: French chef crafts astronaut menuSophie Adenot’s εpsilon mission will feature gourmet meals by chef Anne-Sophie Pic.04 Jul 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIt came from outside our solar system, and it might be bigNew York Times: A11pI3Z is located between the asteroid belt and Jupiter.03 Jul 06:00 PM
TechnologyNZ taxpayer-funded $29m satellite likely lost in spaceThe satellite received $29 million from the Government to grow the space industry.01 Jul 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNear Antarctica, saltier seas mean less ice, study findsNew York Times: The study used data from satellites to track changes.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Pentagon cuts to data will leave hurricane forecasters in the darkData from three satellites will no longer be made publicly available by the end of July.30 Jun 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFireball appears to explode over southeastern USAmerican Meteor Society received nearly 150 reports, most from Georgia and South Carolina.27 Jun 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Alabama, a social media influencer really gets wildNew York Times: 'I was a deer hunter, forester, Southern man posting about flowers.'26 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldJames Webb telescope discovers exoplanet through rare direct imagesThe researchers estimated that the planet’s mass was similar to that of Saturn.26 Jun 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy over-60s should have four coffees a dayTelegraph: A new study has linked coffee consumption to a reduced risk of frailty. 24 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA new powerful eye on the night skiesNew York Times: The Rubin Observatory’s first images mark a new era in space exploration.24 Jun 02:15 AM
WorldWhy rice is poised to survive better in a warming worldStudy suggests farmers will need to be more innovative to keep up with climate impacts.23 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUncanny Earth-like weather found on Jupiter, Mars, and TitanJupiter's clouds swirl like Earth's ocean eddies, revealing similar dynamics.23 Jun 06:00 PM
World‘Tornado of the year’: Slow-moving twister captivates storm chasersWinds likely exceeded 289km/h, but damage was limited to trees and power poles.22 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Once in a lifetime': Kiwi students off to work with top space scientistsThe trio will study for three months at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi PhD students heading to US for world-leading space scholarshipsThree Victoria University of Wellington students are off to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California this week where experts work on NASA missions. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Jun 05:00 PM
World'Crunch time': Urgent warnings from scientists on climate trajectoryKey climate indicators are in uncharted territory; 'all moving in the wrong direction'.19 Jun 12:10 AM