PremiumPremiumBusinessAir NZ overhauls emission targets: How more sustainable fuel could power future flightsAirline says overseas turmoil doesn't change its goal to slash emissions.30 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessStudy links 350,000 heart disease deaths to plastic chemicals in 2018Phthalates are chemicals added to plastic to make it more stretchy, soft or flexible.30 Apr 07:14 AM
WorldMother listens to late daughter's heart beating inside transplant recipientThis is the tear-jerking moment a mother listens to her late daughter's heart, which is now keeping another young girl alive.Watch30 Apr 12:27 AM
WorldScientists made ‘tiny earthquakes’ to find where Yellowstone’s magma beginsUnderneath Yellowstone National Park, magma bubbles and flows.24 Apr 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionI'm a longevity expert. Here's how the new science of ageing can predict your futureNew York Times: A new era of medical care is upon us, writes Dr Eric Topol. 22 Apr 10:00 PM
Opinion'We’re a cautious country': What's stopping NZ's food innovation?Opinion: NZ has everything it needs to be a global food powerhouse. So what's the hold-up?20 Apr 05:00 PM
World'Jaw-dropping': Scientists claim to have discovered new colourThey add the colour can only be truly experienced through laser manipulation.20 Apr 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAn advance in brain research that was once considered impossibleNew York Times: Scientists achieved “a milestone” by mapping a mouse's brain.18 Apr 10:00 PM
OpinionCan NZ become a food innovation powerhouse?Opinion: "I think there’s some exciting opportunities happening in New Zealand now."18 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldEarth’s water may not have originated from asteroids after allA popular theory suggests asteroids or comets helped bring the precious resource to Earth.17 Apr 02:19 AM
WorldWebb telescope detects a possible signature of life on a distant worldA chemical produced only by life was detected on a planet 124 light-years from Earth.17 Apr 01:07 AM
LifestyleNew optimal coffee-making method according to scienceScientists have found how to make stronger coffee with the same amount of beans.10 Apr 12:11 AM
New ZealandThe Pulsing Brain: Advanced MRI tech by NZ researchers reveals brain micro-movementsMātai Medical Research contributes to special issue of UK Royal Society's journal09 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandPaying it forward: Outset VenturesSean Simpson and Mat Rowe made it big with LanzaTech. Now, with Outset Ventures, they are helping to foster and finance a new wave of "deep tech" startups.Watch08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoa mystery: Footprints discovered at South Head likely a million years oldScientists have revealed more about mysterious moa tracks found on a fallen slab of rock.02 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe British couple found dead in Wellington were looking to settle in NZ, says neighbourThe British pair is being remembered as "absolutely lovely".02 Apr 02:42 AM
New ZealandClimate change: How heatwaves are pushing NZ’s vital estuaries to worrying extremesEstuary heatwaves can trigger catastrophic die-offs of shellfish and toxic algal blooms.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSting in summer’s tail: Why are there so many wasps about at the moment?A long, dry summer has led to 'extremely high' numbers of wasps around New Zealand.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrain injury breakthrough: NZ scientists discover telltale marker after concussionNZ discovery may potentially give doctors a clearer steer on when to stand down players.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Explosive activity’ at Whakaari: Ballistic blocks ejected 600mVent temperatures rose from 220C in January to 360C recently.25 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandTrump’s Government slashes $51,000 funding for NZ scientists’ trip to USThe grant was for a celebration of 150 years of NZ-US scientific co-operation.23 Mar 02:42 AM
New Zealand‘No political influence’: Lawyer assures fairness in Covid inquiryThe veteran lawyer heading the latest Covid-19 inquiry wants to hear from more Kiwis.20 Mar 12:03 AM
New ZealandTeen’s ‘out of this world’ expeditionZoe Parker said it was the best two weeks of her life.19 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandJamie Morton: The three figures that paint a bleak picture of our climate realityA new global climate stocktake is full of worrying numbers. Jamie Morton looks at three.19 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe video that shows how Napier residents would flee a daytime tsunamiGNS-created model turns people into red dots as they walk and run to high ground.18 Mar 04:47 AM
New ZealandChokepoints in a tsunami: New evacuation model set to be revealed for NapierThe roads to safety won’t all be traffic-free for those trying to find high ground.17 Mar 10:44 PM
BusinessAir NZ to deploy fog-casting tech in new trialAir NZ is deploying a local innovator's technology across its entire network.17 Mar 04:33 AM
New Zealand‘Prepare for heat stress’: Extreme NZ hot streaks expected to riseScientists warn Hamilton's once-in-a-decade February heatwave is sign of what's to come.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Sky’s the limit’ for overseas kingfish market as demand far outweighs supplyLess than a year open, Northland's kingfish farm is already getting national recognition.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandIn search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from AucklandHuntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.14 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsLaw firm says ruling over permit to kill wildlife causing ‘big headaches’ for developersRecent High Court decision finds permit issued to NZTA was unlawful.14 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldESA spacecraft captures rare images of Mars moon during fly-byHera snapped rare pictures of the mysterious Deimos from 5600km away.13 Mar 07:58 PM
New ZealandWatch: Spectacular fireball lights up night skyDavid Greig's camera recorded the fireball at 10.49pm on Wednesday night.13 Mar 06:54 PM
New Zealand‘Dark coppery red’: Lunar eclipse visible tonightJupiter and Mars will be visible during the eclipse, weather permitting.13 Mar 06:45 PM
