New ZealandFuture doesn't look good for glaciersRegional climate variability caused an unusual period in which some of NZ's glaciers grew bigger, while glaciers worldwide were shrinking, a new study shows.14 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandWhales, drones and ice: Bold Kiwi studiesWhales, toothfish and the confounding puzzle that is Antarctica's sea ice will be targeted in six bold new Kiwi studies to be carried out on the frozen continent and in the Southern Ocean.13 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandWaking climate change's sleeping giantA world-leading glaciologist says scientists are fast running out of time to fully understand dramatic changes underway in climate change's sleeping giant: Antarctica.12 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandHigh-tech task for Antarctica's WWII-era DC-3A war-era DC-3 aircraft is playing an unlikely role in a state-of-the-art scientific survey of Antarctica's sea ice.09 Feb 01:13 AM
New ZealandCould earthquake trigger 'The Big One'?International scientists have claimed the 7.8 Kaikoura quake has raised the potential threat of another large NZ event - but a Kiwi scientist says that's unlikely.01 Feb 03:33 AM
New ZealandWilliams: Political gig a career highlightComedian Guy Williams says his MCing of the Labour-Greens State of the Nation event was one of his best-ever gigs.29 Jan 07:54 AM
New ZealandPredator-free NZ: The seven big questionsToday marks six months since the Government announced an ambitious plan to rid New Zealand of pest predators by 2050. Is the concept possible, or even safe?24 Jan 10:14 PM
New ZealandKiwis close in on rare child-killing diseaseKiwi scientists have helped gauge the power of a promising new drug to treat a rare, fatal disease in children.23 Jan 11:47 PM
New ZealandQ&A: NZ science's own 'Hidden Figures'New movie Hidden Figures tells the story of African-American women who played a crucial role in NASA's early space missions. Does NZ science have its own diversity problem?23 Jan 09:47 PM
EntertainmentPop-Up Globe faces more sexism criticismA senior theatre lecturer says the historical justifications for casting only men in an upcoming Shakespeare production aren't accurate.12 Jan 11:35 PM
New ZealandKaka on the rebound in WellingtonWellington's Zealandia has just reached another milestone in its efforts to bring wildlife back to the city.08 Jan 11:34 PM
New ZealandNZ scientist alarmed at sea ice lossA Kiwi climate scientist says he's been alarmed at how much sea ice the planet's poles lost in 2016, in what was one of the hottest years on record.03 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandDeep sea life needs 'better protection' from miningA researcher who has uncovered new insights into New Zealand's ocean environment says seafloor communities need better protection against any future deep-sea mining.14 Dec 05:11 AM
New ZealandMelting continent's far-reaching effectsChanges taking place in Antarctica are significant another to influence those on the other side of the planet, new research co-authored by a Kiwi scientist has found.14 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandWho is New Zealand's new PM?New Zealand's new Prime Minister is a former farmer and literature student from smalltown Southland who once described himself as "specialising in being boring".08 Dec 08:02 PM
New ZealandClimate change won't kill us this decadeA prominent NZ scientist explains why we should ignore alarmist claims that climate change will soon kill us all.30 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandHome detention to look after the kidsA mother of two who defrauded a university of almost $500,000 has been granted home detention.30 Nov 09:54 PM
New ZealandExplained: The science of ... aftershocksBy noon today, scientists had recorded nearly 5000 aftershocks from last Monday's big shake. But what are aftershocks and what can they tell us? Jamie Morton explains.23 Nov 04:58 AM
New ZealandNZ's sinking, rising landscapeParts of New Zealand are sinking at faster rates than others and will be subjected to higher levels of future sea level rise, a scientist says.22 Nov 08:45 PM
New ZealandStudents lend hand with quake clean-upA student volunteer army set up overnight is already knocking on the doors of quake and flood stricken houses around Wellington's Victoria University.15 Nov 01:12 AM
WorldNZ counting the cost of Trump presidencyAs Donald Trump's presidential victory sinks in, Government and experts are starting to count the potential cost to New Zealand's climate change commitments, its defence ties, and even its core values.10 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow do our bodies protect us from UV?Scientists are to harness the power of ultra-fast lasers to finally reveal how an intriguing and complex UV filter within our bodies protect us from the sun.07 Nov 02:36 AM
New ZealandSuper sensors eye NZ's Alpine Fault threatUltra-sensitive fibre-optic sensors extending nearly a kilometre below the Southern Alps will transform what we know about one of the biggest earthquake threats facing New Zealand.05 Nov 11:36 PM
New ZealandKiwis take research to Brando's paradiseKiwi scientists have brought their pest-busting expertise to a spectacular Pacific atoll formerly owned by late legendary actor Marlon Brando.27 Oct 01:24 AM
WorldThe universe as never seen beforeKiwi scientists have helped reveal the universe in glorious technicolour, with incredible new images reflecting on one of the widest-ever radio-wave surveys of space yet.26 Oct 11:03 PM
Sponsored StoriesCreating an Agile applicationBachelor of Engineering with Honours student Lucy French is extending her software engineering knowledge to others by creating an 25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ researcher probes lunar 'moonquakes'A New Zealand-based researcher is investigating "moonquakes" - a curious lunar phenomenon first discovered by Nasa's Apollo missions.24 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandImmigration agents can't flout rules: KeyRecent controversies over Indian students were just waiting to happen says Victoria University academic.24 Oct 07:00 PM
Sponsored StoriesStudent project hits the ear-wavesVictoria University Software Engineering student Liam De Grey has not yet finished his degree, but already his research is being used 11 Oct 04:00 PM
Sponsored StoriesAiming for the skyVictoria University Bachelor of Engineering with Honours student Jamie Sanson had the opportunity to indulge a life-long interest 20 Sep 05:00 PM
Sponsored StoriesEngineering coloursVictoria University of Wellington Bachelor of Engineering student, Chelsea Miller spent the summer designing and building special mirrors which only reflect certain colours.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudy: Healthcare must reflect different genesA 30-year study has found European and Polynesian gene pools are different and should be treated separately when matching tissues for transplants or prescribing medicines.15 Aug 01:13 AM
New ZealandWhanganui officer cadet in British navyWhanganui 21-year-old Patrick Richardson has celebrated his formal commissioning as a Royal Navy Officer on parade at Britannia Royal 12 Aug 03:32 AM
