New ZealandAuckland families reinfected with Covid for third timeTe Whanau o Waipareira Trust is seeing more families reporting Covid-19 reinfections.15 Jun 02:13 AM
New ZealandThe explosive reason behind NZ's spectacular winter sunsetsNoticed some spectacular sunrises and sunsets lately? Forecasters have an odd explanation.15 Jun 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: Just how will Omicron's reign end?Omicron's infected half of NZ and is now set to drive a second wave. But what comes next?14 Jun 08:16 AM
New ZealandExplained: Why NZ just saw two-thirds of its annual lightningWhat's behind this days-long lightshow? La Niña? Climate change? Jamie Morton explains.13 Jun 02:13 AM
New ZealandRising risk: What scientists just learned about NZ's 'extreme fire' dangerConditions that stoked Australia's 'Black Summer' can happen in NZ, new modelling reveals.12 Jun 05:00 PM
World'In 10 to 15 years': Telescopes could produce time-lapse videos of black holesAstronomers hope to boost understanding of these mysterious celestial behemoths.12 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe three reasons winter won't be as cold as right nowNZ should 'celebrate' snowy days, forecaster says, with third record warm winter possible.11 Jun 10:18 PM
New ZealandEight Covid deaths and 5202 new community casesToday there are also 332 people are in hospital, four of them in intensive care.11 Jun 12:50 AM
WorldNasa launches study of UFOsNasa considers this a first step in trying to explain mysterious sightings in the sky.10 Jun 01:58 AM
New ZealandHow to avoid devastation: Tornado victimCheck your insurance and top your trees is the advice of one Kāpiti resident.09 Jun 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThis optical illusion has a revelation about your brain and eyesNew York Times: Yes, the world you are seeing is an illusion. But don't be alarmed.06 Jun 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCan ancient Māori knowledge aid science? Ask these freshwater crayfishNew York Times: How a centuries-old tool helped a week choked lake.01 Jun 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldKiller asteroids are hiding in plain sight. A new tool helps spot themNew York Times: Only 40 per cent of an estimated 25k near-Earth asteroids have been found.01 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldMegalodons vs great white sharks? We know which predator wonNew York Times: Why did the largest shark that ever lived vanish?31 May 10:21 PM
New ZealandLauded scientist wants to inspire other womenPrestigious prize for one of the scientists behind Covid-19 genome sequencing programme.31 May 06:51 PM
New ZealandTop science award to team involved in infant healthTeam that's helped millions of mums and bubs recognised with $500,000 prize from PM.31 May 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong Covid: Five post-infection problems you don't hear aboutFrom anxiety and insomnia to digestion problems, long Covid can mean more than fatigue.28 May 10:05 PM
New ZealandRed Weather: Spate of extreme events surprise forecastersSix of MetService's seven 'red warnings' issued in past year a taste of climate change.26 May 05:00 PM
WorldWhy the T-Rex had such a voracious appetiteScientists studying the fossilised leg bones of a T-Rex have made an incredible discovery.25 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandBreakthrough infections raise risk of long Covid, deathBreakthrough infections can raise danger of long Covid - but unvaxxed still most at risk.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFatigue, pain, anxiety common among NZ's Covid 'long haulers'Researchers reveal early findings of a major study into the impacts of long Covid in NZ.25 May 04:13 AM
KahuNew pathway for Māori keen on health careersGenetics student Amber Te Tau is grateful for the support she has received from Pūhoro.25 May 03:51 AM
New ZealandGreat Minds: The troubling questions behind 'Covid brain'Scientists are making concerning discoveries about what Covid-19 can do to our brains.24 May 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWinter bugs: Student outbreak of flu-like illnesses, vaccination coverage 'way too low'With winter fast approaching, the Herald examines how we're tracking with illness so far.24 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestylePuberty starts earlier than it used to. Nobody knows whyNew York Times: Some girls are starting to develop breasts as early as age 6 or 7.24 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: Three things to know about monkeypoxIt stems from animals and looks to be on the rise. But no, monkeypox isn't the next Covid.23 May 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCan we inoculate our kids against disinformation?Is teaching our kids critical thinking the antidote to the worsening 'disinfodemic'?22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 22: $40m RNA spend may help NZ in future pandemicsGovt pumps $40m into RNA research in otherwise 'uneventful' Budget for science.19 May 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Tectonic shift': Revealed - how 12 Facebook accounts inflamed political tension in NZBulk of Facebook disinformation amid violent Parliament riot came from just 12 accounts.17 May 05:43 PM
New ZealandHunga eruption's incredible shockwaves 'once-a-century' eventGravity wave proved similar in size to one produced in the 1883 Krakatau eruption.16 May 11:11 PM
New ZealandEndemic: Covid consequences will continue for years, experts warnA failure of nations to tackle Covid-19 together will see pandemic rage for years to come.16 May 10:01 PM
New ZealandHalf the population will have been infected with Covid-19, says modellerVirus prediction is based on what has been seen overseas and in modelling.15 May 10:02 PM
New ZealandRare 'Smeagol' slug foundDiscovery of slimy gravel maggot, named after Tolkein's Gollum, delights researchers.15 May 06:55 PM
New ZealandClimate master plan: What to expect from today's big revealThe Govt today unveils its final plan to cut emissions out to 2035. What can we expect?15 May 05:00 PM
