New ZealandKākāpō DNA 'blueprint' to help map thousands of other speciesKākāpō feature first in plan to genetically map every extant vertebrate species on Earth.04 May 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe blindspot hampering efforts to save our national iconScientists don't know enough about kiwi genetics to ensure species' survival, study finds.04 May 03:41 AM
EducationLocal Focus: Jazz for peaceUnesco International Jazz Day known only in Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$15m mega-project aims to create 'virtual humans'Major new project modelling the human body could bring us closer to personalised medicine.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScientists tackle disease threatening NZ's medicinal weed industryNZ scientists in project to tackle plant disease hitting cannabis crops around the world.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's Covid conundrums: The virus border breaches still confounding our expertsView a summary of New Zealand's most puzzling Covid-19 outbreaks.02 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHauraki Gulf's marine reserves fail to protect plummeting crayfish populations - studyHauraki Gulf's crayfish now just at 3 to 12 per cent of unfished levels, study finds.02 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Kiwis grappling with toll on jobs, mental healthSurvey finds many Kiwis still feeling Covid-19 pandemic's economic and emotional impacts.02 May 12:52 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Why MIQ is still a risk to transtasman bubbleThere have been more than three times as many MIQ failures in NZ than Oz, analysis finds.01 May 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow the Whanganui Basin reveals region's geological historyWhanganui geology attracts students, fossil hunters. Dr Hamish Campbell explains why.30 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldBlood-sucking fish numbers spike in Aussie riverAn ancient fish that feeds 'on blood, fluids and even chunks of flesh' making comeback.29 Apr 05:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: 1km lost - incredible video shows famous NZ glacier's retreatFootage of the Franz Josef Glacier retreating has been released by authorities.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge truck crash: Unlikely suspect in mishap that caused chaosForecasters knew it would be windy on the day two trucks toppled - but not that windy.27 Apr 02:52 AM
LifestyleStandard IVF is fine for most people. So why are so many offered an expensive injection they don't need?The more expensive IVF technique offers no extra benefits in the vast majority of cases.25 Apr 02:56 AM
World40 days and 40 nights: French isolation study endsEver wonder what it would feel like to hide away in a dark cave for 40 days?24 Apr 08:07 PM
WorldIndian variant now most imported form of CovidIt is feared the Indian variant contains mutations which could bypass immunity.23 Apr 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingSafe secrets: How to safeguard Kiwi inventionsIt can cost millions to protect Kiwi ingenuity from global theft. Is it worth it?23 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldExplainer: How long does protection from Covid vaccines last?So far, Pfizer's trial indicates its vaccine is highly effective for at least six months.23 Apr 05:08 AM
BusinessLift off! $26m for NZ's first Govt-funded space missionControl centre for methane-tracking satellite to be hosted by university space institute.22 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Highest stakes question': Predicting the next pandemicIt's the biggest question facing infectious disease researchers, but impossible to answer.22 Apr 04:04 AM
New ZealandGrass clippings reveal lockdown's dramatic carbon cutTiny blades of grass capture the CO2-slashing effect of last year's Covid-19 lockdown.21 Apr 11:49 PM
New ZealandEight previously undetected Covid cases in NZ, study revealsScientists analyse 10,000 blood samples and find there was limited undiagnosed infection.21 Apr 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Decade of elimination': $5m project's big goal for NZ healthNew project led by Covid-19 expert Michael Baker aims to purge other infectious diseases.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovering Climate Now: Warming will hit endemic species hardestA third of endemic land species - and half in the sea - could be lost if warming hits 3C.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne of NZ's biggest natural threats: 75% chance of major Alpine Fault quake in next 50 yearsThe probability of NZ's big-risk Alpine Fault rupturing before 2068 just got much higher.19 Apr 03:00 PM
WorldTitanic disaster: 'Greenish beams' seen by survivors spark new theoryOn the icy night that 1526 souls were lost at sea, "the stars seemed really to be alive".17 Apr 09:15 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Why do some Kiwis flout prevention measures?Why do some Kiwis still refuse to get Covid-19 tests, wear masks or stay home when sick?17 Apr 08:48 PM
LifestyleCould magic mushrooms replace antidepressants?Psilocybin is flavour of the month in mental health - but not everyone's convinced.17 Apr 01:45 AM
EmploymentLocal Focus: Māori brand wins FoodStarterIwi owned business takes out national food competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Apr 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe truth about cats and (conservation) dogsLooking for a needle in a haystack? Or a cat on a pest free island? Send in the hounds!16 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuHow the fight against Covid-19 conspiracies is changingThe rise of conspiracy has led to shift from the 'single source of truth'.16 Apr 05:00 PM
VideoPremium: Feral cat finding dog Milo to retire soonAfter eight years of hunting feral cats in the bush, Milo the conservation dog is retiring this month. Video / Michael CraigWatch16 Apr 05:00 PM
Entertainment'Bigger than we've ever had': Wellygeddon celebrates 20 years'From an entertainment and activities aspect, the show's bigger than we've ever had.'15 Apr 11:55 PM
KahuHeavy workload: Māori scientists are pulling 'cultural double shifts'Helping Pākehā colleagues navigate and understand te ao Maori is leading to burn-out.15 Apr 10:53 PM
