New ZealandEffectiveness of drug used to treat Covid-19 against Omicron to be reviewedCovid-19 drug research is now focusing on its effectiveness against the Omicron variant.21 Dec 04:42 AM
KahuUniversity of Auckland to host mātauranga Māori symposiumIt comes after a letter claimed mātauranga fell short of 'what we can define as science'.14 Dec 08:14 AM
TravelFlying High: Teen aviator to become youngest woman to fly around the earthVisa issues, bad weather and a pandemic won't stop this teen from pursuing a world title.14 Dec 02:17 AM
New ZealandWhat does Omicron mean for NZ? UK virologist weighs in on new Covid threatDr Chris Smith talks to Science Digest about what the UK is seeing from Omicron.14 Dec 01:54 AM
New ZealandMetService to issue 'heat alerts' this summer to protect healthA new early warning system for extreme heat will better prepare NZ for climate change.13 Dec 04:11 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ needs a better strategy to protect kids from CovidProtecting children from Covid-19 means NZ should keep tight grip on virus, experts say.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandA slow-burning quake is unfolding beneath KāpitiA 'slow' quake is unfolding deep below Kāpiti as giant slab becomes 'unstuck' from plate.11 Dec 11:56 PM
New ZealandStorm warning: North Island, parts of South brace for delugeLow-pressure system headed for NZ brings risk of heavy rainfall and flooding next week.11 Dec 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplainer: What we've learnt about Omicron and what it means for NZThere are now solid signs Omicron can beat Delta. So what does that mean for us in NZ?11 Dec 08:22 PM
WorldPandemic mystery: Scientists focus on Covid's animal originsNearly two years into pandemic, the origin of the virus remains shrouded in mystery.10 Dec 08:47 AM
New ZealandSummer hotspots may face Covid test result delays - lab expertSome small towns don't have the lab capacity to process tests, expert says.10 Dec 06:26 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Why do fully vaxxed people show up in daily cases?Herald analysis reveals wide gap between unvaccinated and double-jabbed NZ case counts.09 Dec 02:31 AM
New ZealandSecrets in the sewers: NZ tops list of countries for designer drugs found in wastewaterNew Zealand consumed the highest loads of new psychoactive substances a new study shows.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHas the vaccine pass just driven a spike in jabs?The arrival of vaccine passes appears to have prompted more Kiwis to get second jabs.07 Dec 03:40 AM
New ZealandLive: NZ on course to hit jab target by Xmas; PM aware of fake vaccine passesNZ's on cusp of Herald campaign's Xmas target: vaccinating 90 per cent of eligible Kiwis.05 Dec 08:10 PM
WorldOmicron's mysteries could take weeks to fathomIt is still unknown whether Omicron spreads faster than Delta or makes people sicker.02 Dec 08:49 AM
EntertainmentVax the Nation - Dr. J & RandaDr Joel Rindelaub debuts Vax the Nation music video with Randa and Siouxsie Wiles plus cameos from politicians Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour. Video / Dr Joel RindelaubWatch01 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Siouxsie like you've never seen her before - Covid experts' hilarious rapMusic video features a number of familiar faces, from leading scientists to politicians.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: Why are Covid cases slowing - and will it last?Are Auckland case numbers tapering off? What happens next? A Covid-19 modeller explains.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnusually hot and sticky summer ahead for AucklandersArrival of La Niña means summer may be even stickier and hotter than normal in Auckland.01 Dec 01:58 AM
New ZealandHaast's eagle vulture-like in its eating habitsThe massive Haast's eagle gulped down the guts of its prey, and may have even been bald.01 Dec 12:00 AM
WorldMeet the Xenobots: Man-made 'living robots' begin to reproduceWe built living robots from stem cells - now they have started to reproduce.30 Nov 11:22 PM
New ZealandUnvaxxed nine times more likely to seed outbreaks - new modellingModels show how unvaccinated people bring much higher risk of seeding new NZ outbreaks.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy we can't yet count on a milder, Delta-beating OmicronSuggestions that Omicron is a good development are premature, a Kiwi expert explains.30 Nov 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree big questions about OmicronWill Omicron outperform Delta? How will vaccines fare? And will there be more variants?29 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandShould NZ's PhD researchers be working at below minimum wage?Fears NZ's meagre support for PhD researchers could drive brightest young minds offshore.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeading epidemiologist: How NZ can limit virus deaths in 2022Michael Baker says NZ can curb Covid-19's 2022 death toll, but it depends on four factors.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnvaxxed people 25 times more likely to be hospitalised for Covid, modelling showsResearcher's modelling suggests unvaccinated also three times more likely to catch Covid.27 Nov 09:15 PM
New ZealandSilent mystery: Can slow-burning quakes cause NZ eruptions?Mysterious, "slow-slip" quakes may be having a hidden influence on NZ volcanic activity.27 Nov 09:01 PM
New ZealandDNA breakthrough: Police flooded with tips in murder cold caseDetectives are working through new leads following news of killer's DNA discovery.26 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive: ESR scientists reveal what's really in vaping products"Clear discrepancies between ingredients listed and what we detected in the lab."19 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleHigh fibre diet can improve immune response to vaccines - study'It's the age-old advice, eat a balanced diet and reap a multitude of health benefits.'18 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists exploring gene-editing tech for possum eradicationScientists investigating new genetic tech they say could help rid NZ of possums by 2050.18 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandInfluential healthy homes research recognised with top honourGroundbreaking work that's helped make Kiwi homes healthier earns NZ's top research medal.17 Nov 04:00 PM
