New ZealandWhat will trigger the next Alpine Fault earthquake?Scientists reveal new insights into the pressure being put on NZ's monster Alpine Fault.09 Feb 02:33 AM
WorldAntarctica just hit 18.3C - its highest temperature ever recordedAntarctica has broken its warmest temperature ever recorded.07 Feb 08:14 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonThe hidden danger lurking inside your favourite felineNew research explains why pet allergies are so commonplace07 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhy babies born heavier may face a weighty challenge laterGirls born heavier are more likely to develop obesity by their mid-20s, study finds.07 Feb 10:00 AM
New ZealandZealandia: How the 'ring of fire' changed our lost continentThe sunken continent NZ sits upon was once transformed by Pacific's famous 'Ring of Fire'.06 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandBooze, learner licences and police checkpoints behind road toll rise: studyBooze and learner drivers singled out in new analysis of recent leap in NZ's road toll.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat a blast! Countdown on for amateur rocket launch"It really is rocket science," say team who built the NASA replica in a shed.03 Feb 07:30 PM
WorldScientists demand urgent action on climate changeScientists have written an open letter to Australian leaders demanding urgent action02 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandSugar tax would be health sweetenerSugary drinks tax is working – now it's time to target cakes, biscuits and snacks.02 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl Michelle Dickinson: Why does it take so long to make a vaccineThe race is on to create a vaccine for the new coronavirus31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow do bats live with so many viruses?New York Times: Bats are considered the probable source of the coronavirus outbreak.29 Jan 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Health practices shroudedThe Ministry of Health appears culpable for careless or incompetent procedures.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew fault system sheds light on East Coast's tsunami riskScientists have shed more light on a newly identified fault system north of Gisborne.28 Jan 04:33 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonIf we could only talk to the animalsResearch is bringing us one step closer to a universal understanding app.24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyClean, green, lean: What would an NZ bioeconomy look like?Shifting to a "bioeconomy" could transform our sectors and make NZ more sustainable. How?23 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelGood news at last for Australian tourism from Barrier ReefScientists have discovered dozens of new corals on the world's largest barrier reef.21 Jan 11:52 PM
New ZealandMore must be done to prevent declining insect numbersScientists have written an appeal for immediate steps to reduce threats to insects21 Jan 10:48 PM
New ZealandClimate scientist: 2019 was wider NZ region's hottest yearCombined land and ocean data show 2019 was NZ region's hottest year, scientist says.21 Jan 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldMeteorite or volcano? New clues to the dinosaurs' demiseNew York Times: New evidence of what drove one of Earth's great extinctions.21 Jan 01:39 AM
New Zealand'Widespread extreme dryness': Why drought has come to NZThe parts of NZ in drought are now expanding, with no rain in sight. How did we get here?20 Jan 11:20 PM
New ZealandSeaweed may be key to protecting coral from climate change - NZ studyVictoria University study could throw a lifeline to precious coral reefs.20 Jan 09:49 PM
New ZealandKiwi makes 'Earth sandwich' with man on opposite side of the worldEtienne Naude revealed how he was able to accomplish his mission to make the bizarre meal.20 Jan 07:16 PM
New ZealandAbnormal bill on wax-eye raises eyebrows"It's actually the oddest bird I've seen," Dunedin photographer Angus McNaughton said.20 Jan 05:37 PM
New ZealandNZ's stunning night sky: Why you should enjoy it this summerNZ has some of the darkest night skies on Earth. So why have we lost our connection?20 Jan 04:35 AM
WorldScientists seek rare species survivors amid Australia flamesScientists fear some of the continent's unique and colorful species may not recover.19 Jan 06:22 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: New hope for liver transplant patientsCOMMENT: New machine that can keep a human liver alive outside the body for a week17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig Science: Will 'feedback loops' worsen climate change?They're called delayed feedback loops – and they play a big role in our warming planet.16 Jan 04:05 PM
KahuBig Science: Are Pacific people predisposed to gout?Can higher rates of gout and type 2 diabetes in Pacific people be put down to evolution?15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy is air pollution so harmful? DNA may hold the answerNew York Times: Airborne toxins are so pernicious they may have shaped human evolution.14 Jan 11:08 PM
New ZealandBig Science: What will the next decade of quakes look like?Will the quakes that rattled New Zealand this decade leave a shaky legacy for the next?14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi discovery holds clue to dementia, hypertension, migrainesDisturbances to brain blood flow are a known cause in many diseases - such as dementia.14 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandBig Science: How was the Pacific settled?Animal DNA could clearing up long-standing mysteries about how the Pacific was settled.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig Science: Can we stop Antarctica's collapse?It packs the potential to raise our oceans by metres. Will West Antarctica collapse?12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKids' bedrooms become 'sleep labs' in junk food studyKids' bedrooms will become labs in a world-first NZ study into poor sleep and bad eating.12 Jan 03:11 AM
