PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThere's no 'magic number' for herd immunityJacinda Ardern says NZ could reach herd immunity by the end of 2021. What does that mean?09 Mar 04:26 AM
New ZealandBusted: Three myths about the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccineNo, the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine won't kill you, change your genes, or give you the virus.09 Mar 03:11 AM
New Zealand'Russian variant' of Covid now in NZ- what do we know about it?"Russian variant" unrelated to Auckland cluster and involved in recent Queensland cases.09 Mar 03:00 AM
WorldHeads up: Some sea slugs grow new bodies after decapitationBiologists call Monday's study a case of the most extreme regeneration on Earth.08 Mar 06:04 PM
New ZealandJunk food companies accused of 'Covid-washing' during lockdownJunk food companies have been accused of leveraging the pandemic to push their products.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe curious questions surrounding NZ's latest Covid-19 caseWhy did it take a week for NZ's latest to test positive? And what about the vaccine shot?08 Mar 02:30 AM
WorldAlleged rape claim on ship full of women scientistsThe group of 76 women scientists took a leadership trip to Antarctica.08 Mar 01:24 AM
EmploymentNew bid to plug gender gap in science, techWomen are under-represented at the top of our sciences. Changes are afoot.07 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe million-year model unravelling NZ's big quake riskA million-year catalogue using "synthetic quakes" could tell us much more about NZ's risk.07 Mar 03:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: What Covid-19 vaccines mean for NZ immunityDoes NZ's virus-free state have immunity implications for vaccines? Jamie Morton explains.07 Mar 01:09 AM
WorldCovid: Australia enlists GPs to help with vaccine roll-outUntil now, Covid vaccines were only administered at hospitals and aged-care centres.06 Mar 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Does UK variant cause longer infection?Study suggesting UK variant causes longer infection warrants close attention, expert says.06 Mar 09:01 PM
New ZealandMore than 140 quakes of magnitude 4 or greater since FridaySeismologist warns there is still an increased probability of a bigger quake.06 Mar 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEight questions you always wanted to ask a scientistAre we the smartest animals? Is breakfast the most important meal? We ask the experts.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 vaccine: Experts concerned, reassure 35% of Kiwis against jabScientists say Kiwis should not fear vaccine side effects and global data supports this.06 Mar 08:23 AM
New Zealand6.1 quake strikes off coast of North Island"That was a good one, felt like it last for a full minute of strong but gentle rocking."06 Mar 12:41 AM
WorldWHO set to publish report into coronavirus origins"I know that many member states are eager to see the report," WHO chief says.06 Mar 12:11 AM
World'Huge milestone': Nasa's new Mars rover hits the dusty red roadPerseverance's next mission: a trip to an ancient Martian river delta to collect samples.05 Mar 10:10 PM
EntertainmentBachelor NZ contestant 'regrets' calling mask wearing 'slavery'Shivani Pragji is hoping for a love match but "controversial" posts have been found.05 Mar 08:41 PM
New ZealandKiwis urged to be careful in the water today after tsunami alertCivil Defence's message to Kiwis returning to waters as GeoNet predicts future quakes.05 Mar 06:55 PM
New ZealandFollowing major quakes off NZ, questions remain about how they might be linkedThree major earthquakes ruptured along the Tonga Kermadec subduction zone.05 Mar 04:40 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Experts back move to level 2 - but call for vigilanceLevel 2 is 'the right place for Auckland to be' after days of no new cases, expert says.05 Mar 03:48 AM
New ZealandEarthquake swarm/tsunami risk: Weeks of aftershocks expectedScientists expect weeks of aftershocks after this morning's 7.1 East Cape quake.05 Mar 02:44 AM
New ZealandLockdown luck: Covid stopped team of scientists being in Kermadecs as quake hit"I don't want comment on what might have been, hard to know what could have unfolded."05 Mar 02:12 AM
New ZealandNZ just tasted a 'regional source' tsunami: What are they?The science behind this morning's quake swarm and the threat to New Zealand.05 Mar 01:15 AM
New ZealandMajor 8.1 quake a rare and 'very notable event' - scientistScientist says 8.1 'thrust' event can spark tsunami due to rare size and shallow depth.04 Mar 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCoronavirus Covid-19: Three reasons NZ can't be TaiwanWhy can't we be like Taiwan?, opposition MPs ask. An expert lists three obvious reasons.04 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandNo new cases means 'reasonable chance' lockdown workedTwo more no-case days may give "reasonable chance" virus has been quashed, expert says.03 Mar 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhen will the lockdowns end? Why we're likely stuck with them in 2021When will NZ emerge from the Covid-19 cloud? That depends on vaccines - and the border.02 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'S***ty thing to do': Dr Siouxsie Wiles blasts fleeing AucklandersDr Siouxsie Wiles has stern words for Aucklanders leaving town during alert level 3.27 Feb 10:45 PM
LifestyleTrouble sleeping? Here's the science on 3 traditional bedtime remediesSleep is key for good health. So what can you drink to help you nod off?27 Feb 12:00 AM
WorldCoke can provides key to solving 40-year-old murder mysterySylvia Quayle, 34, was found dead in her home in 1981. An arrest has finally been made.25 Feb 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow do we sway NZ's 'vaccine hesitant'?A quarter of Kiwis are unsure about receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. How do we sway them?25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStudy shows crushing Covid about more than geographic isolationAnalysis compares NZ's early coronavirus experience with that in Iceland, Taiwan and Oz.25 Feb 03:45 AM
