New ZealandLong-range weather outlook: Is NZ in for a rain-soaked Labour weekend?A subtropical pulse may deliver NZ a damp end to October. Does La Nina still loom beyond?20 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPsychedelic Nation: Fresh research about NZ’s hallucinogenic drug usersPsychedelic drug use is on the rise in NZ. A group of young researchers is learning why.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore moisture, more severe: Scientist’s prediction for future ex-tropical cyclonesA top climate scientist says damaging storms will become more intense.17 Oct 07:28 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rare comet C/2023 A3 returns to our skies this week after 80,000 yearsThe comet will be visible in the sky over the next few days.16 Oct 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow pervasive are microplastics? Dolphins are exhaling themNY Times: Microplastics found in dolphin breath highlight global plastic pollution crisis.16 Oct 09:25 PM
New ZealandReversing biodiversity crisis could save $270b over next 50 years - analysisA first-of-its-kind analysis finds protecting our species could save NZ tens of billions.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBehind the scenes at the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre'It can take us 20 years to develop a concept.'15 Oct 09:10 PM
New ZealandNasa Mars rover lands in TaurangaThe public is invited to see space exploration technology on show at the UoW.14 Oct 06:19 PM
LifestyleHow to help your dog live their best lifeKeep their tails wagging happily with these five tips backed by science.14 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy do we die? A Nobel Prize-winning biologist explainsTelegraph: What happens to our bodies as we age, and can we slow down the process?14 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe reinvention of Judith Collins: 'I did not shed a tear'Judith Collins on misogyny, China, Nato, GE – and the portfolios she always wanted.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSolar tsunamis: New Zealand plans for potential ‘major infrastructure failure’It's a matter of 'when, not if' the Earth is hit hard by extreme space weather.12 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldSevere solar storm to hit Earth, affecting power and satellitesInflux of solar energy and particles could affect power systems and satellite operations.09 Oct 07:36 PM
New ZealandAuckland, Otago drop in world university rankingsNZ's top universities fall in new world rankings as sector group says there's work to do.08 Oct 11:01 PM
New ZealandKiwis dazzled by Aurora Australis as far north as TaurangaPeople were given a rare glimpse into the mechanics of the sun after the solar storm.08 Oct 05:25 PM
New ZealandStress, smoking, deprivation in pregnancy linked to depression in pre-teens - first-time NZ findingsNZ study links smoking, stress and deprivation around pregnancy to depression in children.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi consumers being left in the dark over harmful fats in supermarket foodsMost food products sold in supermarkets don't disclose if they contain harmful trans-fats.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandScientists reveal first results of bird flu sampling; health plan shows how NZ would respond to human outbreakSampling shows no sign of big-risk bird flu - but its NZ arrival is 'just matter of time'.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu's crater lake at record cool temps – but sudden eruption unlikelyRuapehu's crater lake is unusually cool, while Whakaari's eruptive episode may be ending.06 Oct 03:24 AM
New ZealandManawanui sinking poses serious risks for ‘pristine’ tropical reef - expertEcological fallout may be reduced if Manawanui can be removed from reef, ecologist says.06 Oct 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCan we warn Kiwis seconds before a big earthquake hits?NZ doesn't yet have an earthquake early warning system, but scientists are paving the way.05 Oct 06:35 PM
LifestyleDo you dream in colour or black and white? Here’s what the science saysDreaming in black and white is not uncommon.04 Oct 11:04 PM
LifestyleIs happiness genetic? The psychology of happiness and how to feel happierIn the pursuit of happiness, Sarah Pollok returns to university to see what science says about how to live a more joyful life. Video / Carson BluckWatch04 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandRising heat putting NZ kids at risk of life-long health problemsTemperatures rising under climate change are posing an increasing risk for kids under 5.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuroras in Auckland incoming? Unusually intense solar flare blasted from the SunAstro-photographers could soon be in for another treat: Nasa records a major solar flare.02 Oct 05:49 AM
New ZealandDownpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout OctoberA weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'F***ing sellout' - Oil and gas protesters shout in Shane Jones' faceHe said protesters were 'being extreme', people gave govt mandate by voting.30 Sep 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAm I autistic? NZ researchers say DNA testing may offer Kiwis firmer answersStudy offers new way to get a firmer answer to an increasingly asked question among Kiwis.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey’ve got a plan to fight global warming. It could alter the oceansNew York Times: A new startup has a plan to remove carbon dioxide from rivers.27 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandHealth experts air Covid-19 concerns as free RAT tests end next weekThe days of pharmacists dispensing free Covid-19 tests are about to come to an end.26 Sep 01:20 AM
LifestyleHow AI could detect dementia sooner'Humans cannot see [changes in brain waves], but machines can.'25 Sep 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWho’s the dodo now? A famously extinct bird, reconsideredNew York Times: New insights have come to light about the much-ridiculed bird.24 Sep 11:34 PM
New Zealand‘Huge blow’: GNS Science confirms move to cut 10% of its workforceHazard-focused roles among dozens of jobs to be cut in confirmed GNS Science restructure.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew species of ghost shark discovered in NZ watersScientists find new ghost shark that lives exclusively in NZ and Australian waters.23 Sep 11:59 PM
