PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Alpha, delta, lambda ... why variants are worrying scientistsAlpha, beta, delta and now lambda... just how far down the Covid-19 variant road are we?13 Jul 04:47 AM
LifestyleWhy dogs are man's best friend – they were born to understand usOur favourite pet is in tune with our feelings in a way no other species can replicate.13 Jul 02:05 AM
New ZealandClimate crisis: Many Kiwis misunderstand sea level riseFocusing on extreme and often unsound projections could lead to anxiety - researchers12 Jul 10:39 PM
New ZealandRescued from Antarctica: RNZAF mercy dash to the iceThe flight crew used night-vision goggles to land on an ice runway in 24-hour darkness.12 Jul 08:18 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Can 'nudging' make more Kiwis scan?Experts say a strategy used by marketers called "nudging" could help boost QR scan rates.12 Jul 03:06 AM
New ZealandNew type of stardust may unlock solar system secretsGrains from fallen meteorite teaching scientists about the origins of our solar system.11 Jul 10:13 PM
New ZealandAnother La Niña? Forecasters watching potential hints of big climate driver's returnMeteorologists closely watching for potential signs that La Niña may return this summer.11 Jul 04:22 AM
New ZealandNew insights: what drives Auckland eruptions?Evidence gleaned from ancient eruptions suggests Auckland blows are triggered in two ways.11 Jul 12:23 AM
World'Nightmare scenario': Potentially untreatable superbug being passed from dogs to humansAntimicrobial resistance is forecast to kill 10 million a year by 2050 if left unchecked.10 Jul 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCovid Lambda variant: What we know - and what we don'tNew York Times: As of mid-June, Lambda had been reported in 29 countries or territories.10 Jul 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA group of scientists presses a case against Covid lab leak theoryNew York Times: ... and another group of scientists immediately pushes back.10 Jul 04:15 AM
PoliticsSpitting tacks: Covid saliva testing provider slams Health Ministry over delays"The ministry has consistently advised Chris Hipkins incorrectly," Rako Science says.09 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldPfizer to seek OK for third Covid vaccine shot to boost immunityStudy suggests people's antibody levels jump five- to 10-fold after a third dose.08 Jul 10:25 PM
New ZealandNew evidence rejects Wuhan lab leak theoryScientists pour cold water on claims the Covid-19 pandemic began in a Chinese laboratory.08 Jul 04:37 AM
New ZealandStudy charts the quickening loss of NZ's postcard glaciersScientists gain wider view of how NZ's postcard glaciers are being lost to climate change.08 Jul 12:06 AM
New ZealandRSV virus swamping hospitals: How to keep kids safeRSV is not new and cases increased after borders reopened.08 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandSubduction zone mystery: do underwater mountains fuel silent earthquakes?State-of-the-art tech is helping unravel the secrets of NZ's mysterious 'silent' quakes.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Why NZ can't keep pushing its luckNZ's been lucky in avoiding major outbreaks. Will new variants worsen our odds next time?07 Jul 01:30 AM
New ZealandMore older Kiwis accept human-driven climate change is happeningMore older Kiwis have accepted climate change is real and caused by humans, study shows.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNiwa confirms NZ's warmest June, with more mild days aheadNZ's warmest start to winter fuelled by northeasterlies, moist lows and climate change.05 Jul 03:02 AM
WorldUnvaccinated people are 'variant factories', expert saysThe more unvaccinated people there are, the more opportunities for the virus to multiply.03 Jul 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: What you need to know about models and herd immunityNew models put tough numbers around Covid-19 herd immunity. What's the bigger picture?02 Jul 01:14 AM
New Zealand14,000 football fields: study shows scale of NZ's recent wetland lossDespite protections, loss of NZ's "natural kidneys" has continued at pace in recent years.01 Jul 11:11 PM
New ZealandClimate change: Scientists defining NZ's new 'normal'Climate change means it's been 53 months since NZ saw one with below-average temperatures.01 Jul 10:15 PM
New ZealandScientists confirm Antarctica's hottest-ever temperatureAntarctica's just-confirmed new record high of 18.3C is an average Auckland day in March.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinter outlook: More mild months to follow NZ's likely hottest JuneAfter what's likely NZ's hottest June, Niwa is picking more mild - but variable - weather.30 Jun 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe largest comet ever found is making its move into a sky near youNew York Times: By 2031, you may be able to spot the icy object with a good telescope.30 Jun 07:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Speed the key in vaccines vs variantsModelling shows vaccinating widely and quickly our best hope to keep ahead of variants.30 Jun 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldPfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines likely to produce long-lasting immunity: studyNew York Times: The mRNA vaccines may protect against Covid for years, scientists say.30 Jun 04:34 AM
New ZealandCats and stoats wipe out 40% of tagged kea populationNew research reveals grim toll predators are having on the alpine parrot in one region.30 Jun 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolar blast: The science behind NZ's deep freezeA polar blast has briefly chilled what's been NZ's warmest start to winter. What drove it?29 Jun 03:45 AM
TravelGalactic Kiwi spotted surfing the Te Paki sand dunesHave you seen the Galactic Kiwi?29 Jun 02:08 AM
New ZealandWave warning: Flooding, damage possible for coastal WellingtonHuge waves forecast to slam into Wellington's south coast tomorrow could top 6m.27 Jun 11:52 PM
New ZealandKiwi weight loss device locks mouth almost shutResearchers say magnetic device could be affordable tool for people battling obesity.27 Jun 10:59 PM
