WorldCovid 19: Animal tests give vaccine hopeFerrets, monkeys and mice used to ensure safety of Covid-19 drugs.07 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldCoronavirus began 'as an accident' in Chinese lab, ex spy boss saysFormer boss of British spy agency praises Australians for taking on China.06 Jun 06:35 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 95% chance virus has been eliminated in NZOver the next week we could see Covid-19 eliminated entirely, expert says.06 Jun 12:43 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Trust in coronavirus scientists diminishingCOMMENT: Why is the pandemic having a negative impact on these instant celebrities?05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMass extinctions are accelerating, scientists reportNew York Times: Five hundred species likely to become extinct over the next two decades.02 Jun 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19 questions: The three extra steps NZ needs to take nowNZ is on a fast-track to Level 1 - but scientists still see much room for improvement.02 Jun 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe danger of vaccine nationalismHBR: If countries lag in getting vaccine, the disease will continue to disrupt economies.01 Jun 09:20 PM
KahuQueen's Birthday Honours: The full listMeet the recipients of this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandImagination the key to success in medical research, says knight'If you've got a good imagination, you'll come up with solutions for all sorts of things'.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandProfessor Jane Harding made a dame for world-leading research into newborn babiesShe developed a low-cost simple treatment that changed millions of lives around the world.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer All Black, Oscar winner in Queen's Birthday Honours listWe have five new dames and knights today, New Zealand.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ scientists are growing the coronavirusScientists have been busy growing the new coronavirus in some of NZ's most contained labs.31 May 05:50 AM
New Zealand4.9 tremor near New Plymouth a 'rare' eventAnother large quake has hit, this time near New Plymouth.31 May 02:54 AM
New ZealandWhy a changing climate matters to NZ's blue whalesThey've only just been discovered, but NZ's giant blue whales already face climate threat.31 May 12:59 AM
New Zealand10 amazing projects: Kiwi ingenuity vs the virusFrom laser-cut shields to grape sanitiser, Covid-19 has allowed Kiwi ingenuity to shine.31 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's chief scientist: When can we re-open our borders?With NZ on the verge of squashing Covid-19, Prof Juliet Gerrard looks at the next steps.30 May 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTarget: Elimination – experts rate NZ's response in Covid-19 battleMore than 80 days after NZ's first Covid-19 case, four experts look back on our response.30 May 06:23 AM
WorldMonkeys attack lab technician and steal Covid-19 testsMonkeys can contract Covid-19 and then infect humans in turn, according to scientists.29 May 08:01 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Noooooooo! Social media's stretchable words confuse computersIt will take a loooooong time for computers to understand some of social media's words.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBioluminescence spotted in WellingtonBioluminescence spotted in Wellington harbour this week. Video / Sarah DayWatch29 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandNew Govt water reforms miss mark on nitrogen pollution, advocates sayThe Govt has unveiled reforms to clean up our rivers, but water campaigners aren't happy.28 May 12:07 AM
OpinionThe Conversation: New Zealand sits on top of the remains of a giant ancient volcanic plumeNew evidence reignites old theory.27 May 11:07 PM
New ZealandNorth Island sits upon ancient volcanic 'superplume', study revealsNorth Island sits upon part of the largest volcanic outpouring on Earth, study reveals.27 May 10:37 PM
New ZealandControversial science shake-up: Massey bosses grilledUniversity bosses have faced a grilling by MPs.27 May 06:27 AM
WorldAustralians to be injected with world-first trial of Covid-19 vaccineNovavax will inject 131 volunteers from today in the first phase of the trial.26 May 08:18 AM
New ZealandCall for NZ clinical trials after Govt's $37m vaccine spendWith the Govt committing $37m to the Covid-19 vaccine race, come calls for local trials.26 May 05:16 AM
New ZealandExplained: What's been causing this week's quakes?NZ has been rattled by two quakes over 5.0 in the same spot. What's causing them?26 May 02:59 AM
WorldNasa claims time runs backwards in parallel universeOne theory suggests two universes were formed at the moment of the Big Bang.21 May 06:35 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: When will we know it's not out there?When will we know for sure that community transmission is no longer a hidden risk for NZ?18 May 05:41 AM
WorldNew research: Loud talking can leave coronavirus in air for 14 minutes'Substantial' probability speaking can cause transmission 'in confined environments'.16 May 06:16 PM
World'There is a cure': US company claims it's found antibody to block coronavirusSorrento Therapeutics says 'there is a solution that works 100 per cent'.15 May 10:12 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: The danger of Covid misinformationCOMMENT: Even politicians have been guilty of using social media to start rumours.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2020: Scientists welcome modest bump for sectorSector reassured that Government sees the importance of science.14 May 07:55 AM
New ZealandInsights from Auckland sewers could help fight superbugsScientists turn to Auckland's sewer network to get better handle on antibiotic resistance.14 May 01:37 AM
