PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Medicinal cannabis is NZ's big global opportunityComment: Many Kiwis underestimate the huge potential of this exciting new sector.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnother balmy summer coming - but first, a weekend scorcherA forecaster is picking a scorching start to November, ahead of a warmer summer season.30 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandScientists keep close watch on White Island rumblesTwo indicators of unrest at our most active volcano are at their highest level since 2016.30 Oct 02:52 AM
New ZealandWhy mysterious 'slow-motion' quakes hold big secretsScientists make intriguing discoveries into "slow-motion" quakes often observed around NZ.29 Oct 12:53 AM
New Zealand150 young scientists urge Greens to re-think GEMore than 150 young scientists appeal to Greens to soften its stance over gene editing.28 Oct 10:24 PM
New ZealandThe Conversation: Stress helps kids nail examsEnd-of-year nerves can increase oxygen to the brain and improve attention and focus.26 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: How much you sleep is genetically determinedCOMMENT: Some of us are born to need very little sleep while others require way more.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'James Shaw should quit' - words that got a Green called 'violent'Editor of Greens magazine says James Shaw's stance politically wise.24 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandShort, sharp 3.5 jolt rattles New PlymouthNew Plymouth residents have been shaken by a short, sharp earthquake this morning.23 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandNZ discovery could point to better Alzheimer's treatmentDiscovery led by NZ scientists could lead to better treatment of Alzheimer's disease.23 Oct 02:14 AM
New ZealandSkyCity fire: Health risks from toxic smoke explainedWhile face masks might help a bit, experts' message is to stay away from smoke completely.23 Oct 12:32 AM
New ZealandFish being fed plastics in NZ pollution studyScientists are learning about how microplastics affect fish – by feeding it to them.22 Oct 01:36 AM
New ZealandDon't 'drink and ride': Booze big factor in Auckland e-scooter injuriesDoctors warn not to 'drink and ride', as booze factors in quarter of e-scooter injuries.22 Oct 12:03 AM
New Zealand40 times the volume of Mt Everest: How giant lump makes Gisborne swayA vast lump of soft rock beneath Gisborne explains East Coast's slow sway in big quakes.21 Oct 10:59 PM
New ZealandSurprise findings: Is social media really hurting your mental health?NZ researchers suggest social media isn't as bad for your mental health as you think.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Virtual therapy': Are robots the future of physical rehab?NZ researcher says machines could soon be helping us recover from injury or disease.20 Oct 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleGoing green: why you've been hearing more about veganismThe movement Anthony Bourdain once called "Hezbollah-like" is going mainstream in NZ.19 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldChurch and science get on better than everWhat moves the modern church's dedication to the discussion of scientific issues?18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop honour for scientist behind newborn breakthroughsTop honour for scientist behind newborn breakthroughs: Jane Harding. Video / Damian ChristieWatch17 Oct 09:30 AM
New ZealandTop honour for scientist behind newborn breakthroughsA scientist who has helped millions of newborns and mums receives NZ's top research medal.17 Oct 09:30 AM
New ZealandThe four big threats hurting our oceans and coastsClimate change named as one of four big threats hurting NZ's vast blue backyard.16 Oct 09:45 PM
New ZealandKauri unearthed at building site may hold ancient secretsKauri unearthed at a West Auckland building site may yield major climate change insights.16 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleNew research makes it harder to define deathWhat exactly is death? And can it be reversed?12 Oct 08:36 PM
WorldWhy scientists keep banging on about the Big BangDid the universe really begin with a Big Bang? And if so, is there evidence?11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesBig Read: Inside the only cannabis firm on the NZXRecreational use gets the headlines, but Cannasouth is all about the medicinal benefits.11 Oct 04:58 AM
WorldComment: Climate change and the three forms of denialComment: The letter to United Nations is an example, but we're guilty, too.10 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleMajor breakthrough: Scientists discover 'cure' for cervical cancerMice treated using the gene-editing technology had a 100 per cent survival rate.09 Oct 07:08 PM
New ZealandAfter a quake, can we tell if a bigger one is coming?Kiwi scientists say study's findings need to be treated with caution.09 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialGreta Thunberg: Going where adults fear to treadEditorial: In the global warming conversation, we say, thank goodness for Greta.09 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldAre we alone? Nobel Prize goes to 3 who tackled cosmic queryTwo star-gazers who discovered a planet outside our solar system were awarded.08 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandCould the cure to smoking be found in... smoke?Compounds in tobacco smoke might ironically prove key to stubbing out the harmful habit.08 Oct 12:49 AM
New ZealandNational would overhaul law governing gene editingNational would overhaul the Act that has long regulated biotechnology like gene editing.08 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ urgently must keep a better watch on its oceansScientists propose new initiative to keep closer tabs on our fast-changing ocean estate.06 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandFish oil researchers, medical journal, apologise over flawed paperResearchers have retracted a study that raised concerns with fish oil supplement labels.06 Oct 08:16 PM
