PremiumPremiumOpinionJames Nikitine: NZ a gateway to science, peace and environmental protectionCOMMENT: New Zealand has a key role in the coldest, driest, windiest place on Earth.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi scientists shed light on how some fish change sexKiwi scientists shed fresh light on one of the weirdest phenomenons of the natural world.14 Jul 02:20 AM
New ZealandWhy are so few Kiwi cancer patients in clinical trials?Despite dismal participation rates, most NZ cancer patients are keen on clinical trials.14 Jul 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat giant quake taught NZ about early warning systemsConfusion and frustration that followed a big California jolt has big lessons for NZ.14 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandHow cow pee insights could help NZ tackle emissionsCow pee patches hide the secret to tackling a chunk of NZ's greenhouse gas emissions.13 Jul 10:47 PM
TravelEverything about Space Tourism you were too afraid to askSpace suddenly seems a little more reachable.13 Jul 02:43 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Scientists confident well-bred cows won't burpCOMMENT: The secret to reducing climate change could be through breeding less burpy cows.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFungus DNA may help kākāpō crisisAn update on the science efforts behind the fight to save critically ill birds.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGoing, going, gone? NZ glaciers hit hard by another big meltNZ's glaciers lose more ice, and scientists give them little chance of recovery this year.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKākāpō Apocalypse? Behind the quarantine lines at Auckland ZooInside the vet hospital racing to stop more critically endangered birds from dying.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Parts of NZ to be hit hardest by our next big quakeClues scratched into rock may reveal where big quakes in the future will strike hardest.11 Jul 01:07 AM
PoliticsLetters: Sober view on euthanasiaAll credit to those willing to ease the suffering of a dying person.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTaking the pulse of an active volcano: A drone on WhakaariVolcano monitoring staff have used technology and "simple Kiwi ingenuity".08 Jul 08:37 PM
LifestyleWatch: Snowball the cockatoo shakes his groove thing - the bird that taught himself 14 dance movesSnowball not only has rhythm but is capable of creativity and spontaneity when he boogies.08 Jul 06:31 PM
WorldA trillion trees could save the planetThere's enough space for new trees to cover 9 million square kilometres.05 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Would you pass a middle-age WoF?COMMENT: An increased sense of wellness may be a hindrance to health in the long run.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPaper reveals why Govt dropped out of super-scope projectSticking with SKA telescope project would've required investment Govt didn't want to make.05 Jul 08:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: Kiwi war on superbugs downsizedThe five-year antimicrobial resistance plan missed early targets amidst funding concerns.04 Jul 05:00 PM
TechnologyChina's terrifying new weapon revealed: 'A flying death sentence'Horrifying glimpse of the new missiles China plans to arm itself with.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWill banning plastic bags really solve our problems?Is the ban tokenism, or just the first necessary step?04 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandGirlBoss founder Alexia Hilbertidou inspires Kāpiti studentsAlexia Hilbertidou inspired students at Kāpiti College last week.03 Jul 09:22 PM
New ZealandCommission: Councils need Govt help on climate changeProductivity Commission backs councils' calls for Govt help to meet $14b climate threat.03 Jul 12:00 PM
New ZealandNZ pulls out of world's biggest radio telescope projectAcademic says project would have brought huge benefits to NZ's science community.03 Jul 04:10 AM
WorldMystery space object's fleeting visit: What was it?When it was first discovered the theories included 'aliens' but there is an explanation.03 Jul 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldJapan to import deadly viruses as scientists prepare for Rugby World CupSCMP: Experts want to study some of world's deadliest viruses in preparation for RWC.02 Jul 09:57 PM
WorldFloating Antarctic ice goes from record high to record lowsThe amount of ice circling Antarctica has plunged, and it's baffling scientists.02 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandAre washing machines to blame for Auckland's microplastic scourge?Auckland's coastal environment has been found to be teeming with plastic particles.01 Jul 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeveral NZ centres fail key drinking water standardSome of NZ's main centres have failed to meet a key safety standard for drinking water.01 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandMonster kauri log to shed light on mysterious ancient eventMonster kauri log unearthed near Kaikohe could prove immensely important to science.01 Jul 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCrocodiles went through a vegetarian phase, tooNew York Times: Ancestors of modern crocodiles evolved to survive on a plant diet.30 Jun 11:44 PM
TravelBig changes for cruise ships in New ZealandMany cruise liners coming to New Zealand will need to adhere to tougher standards.30 Jun 10:24 PM
New ZealandPlastic not so fantastic: Bags banned from today - what you need to knowFocus to go on education when it comes to enforcing new plastic rules.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis help prove 70-year-old theory, with big implicationsStudy's implications range from better transport to unravelling Jupiter's Great Red Spot.30 Jun 04:31 AM
New ZealandStudy finds urgent need to understand NZ's blue backyardNZ is missing crucial opportunities to manage its vast marine estate, researchers warn.30 Jun 02:27 AM