PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's big weather wildcard: Will La Nina make it rain?An obscure pattern in our atmosphere is pointing to a rain-maker La Niña for NZ this year.15 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandLockdown bonus: NZ smashed Covid - the astonishing impact it's also had on fluOur radical efforts to beat Covid-19 have squashed rates of another winter nasty: the flu.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWhy lockdown gave us a weird idea of working from homeWorking at home during lockdown was strange - but we should all give it another chance.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow genetically modified NZ goats could help fight cancerGenetically-tweaked goats could aid in the fight against cancer, NZ trial finds.14 Jun 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Seven science heroes of the pandemicA chorus of top experts aided NZ's stunning Covid-19 response. Here are seven of them.13 Jun 07:32 AM
New ZealandWoman gets MRSA 'super bug' infection after giving birthMRSA infection is caused by staph bacteria that's become resistant to most antibiotics.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe -15C cold-weather monster: What's created this weekend's giant high?A monster high is set to freeze much of NZ this weekend. Where did it come from?11 Jun 06:10 PM
New ZealandWhy Southern Ocean's monster waves will get even biggerMonster waves below NZ as high as eight-storey buildings to grow even bigger this century.11 Jun 01:37 AM
New ZealandGrowing anti-vax feeling worries scientistSocial media blamed for spreading misinformation on vaccination.09 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleDrone captures incredible sight of thousands of turtlesUp to 64,000 turtles have been filmed swarming a Queensland island in stunning footage.09 Jun 08:42 AM
New ZealandSix months on, White Island could erupt again with little warningSix months after White Island's deadly blow, fresh magma has been found near its surface.09 Jun 07:26 AM
New ZealandAntarctic field science put on ice over Covid-19 worriesThreat of Covid-19 forces Antarctica NZ to cancel next season's field science projects.09 Jun 03:52 AM
New Zealand'A cheeky midnight single malt to mark the beginning of level 1'New Zealand's chief scientist has raised a toast to Aotearoa on the first day of level 1.08 Jun 09:47 PM
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 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 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 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
