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Omicron variant XEC ‘rising steadily’ in NZ as scientists watch for early signs of Christmas wave

Recently arrived XEC now accounts for about a quarter of Covid-19 cases around NZ.

Heatwave behind NZ’s hottest summer could become ‘almost annual’ by 2040s

Regional NZ heatwaves once considered one-in-300-year events now concerningly more common.

Troubling new analysis: Why NZ needs tougher laws for serial speedsters

Study investigating speeding in NZ reveals a worrying link between tickets and crashes.

Junk food fail: Just how unhealthy are NZ’s school tuck shops?

Our intermediate and secondary schools have received a fail grade for healthy menus.

Scientists probe Pacific volcanoes’ risk to NZ’s internet

Scientists say huge undersea Pacific eruptions pose threat to cables linking NZ to world.

Revealed: LED lights keep great white sharks away from surfers

NZ’s 'Shark Man' supports the research but warns it's not foolproof.

DNA test: Cold case mum's pain after mystery remains found

The remains were discovered in a rural area of Waikato earlier this week.

Markets with Madison: Nuclear fusion

Billions of dollars has been invested into efforts to solve nuclear fusion. How this start-up's breakthrough could make endless energy a reality. Video / Mark Mitchell

'He’s a little character': Pūkeko's 29km journey back home

When it comes to finding their way around, pukeko rival homing pigeons

Alien poo or whale boogers? Globs wash up on Canada shores

Lumpy white globs washing up on Canadian shores have confused researchers.

Why this new rat-busting toxin could be one of conservation’s biggest wins in ‘decades’

NZ scientists have developed a toxin that wipes out rats without harming other species.

Letters: Next on the menu – healthy $3 lunches for MPs

OPINION: 'Currently the price of a meal at Bellamys is between $35 and $60.'

Covid-19: Modellers watch for early signs of uptick toward fourth summer wave

There are early signs of an uptick in Covid-19 cases as new variant slowly gains foothold.

ChatGPT-like AI models can correctly forecast hospital flu surges

AI models similar to popular ChatGPT may help stretched hospitals manage bumper flu years.

23andMe in trouble: What does it mean for Kiwis who sent DNA to the company?

Users' genetic information could be sold to third parties if the company goes bankrupt.

Uncertainty looms over future of NZ’s influential chief scientist role

Questions mount over why PM Christopher Luxon still hasn’t named his next chief scientist.