New ZealandThe Abyss: underwater wonders need protectionThe dramatic, kilometres-deep canyons that lie hidden beneath our waves need protection from human pollution and damage, scientists say.02 Feb 12:02 AM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Liddell - our man in Washington?Chris Liddell is the most powerful New Zealander in the world.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: A vaccination for fake news?Is there a cure for fake news? New research has found that misinformation on climate change can psychologically cancel out the influence of accurate statements.27 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldDoomsday becoming one minute closerA Doomsday Clock, which symbolises the current threat of global annihilation, is expected to be moved closer to midnight by scientists.26 Jan 01:50 AM
WorldTrump seeks to revive oil pipelinesDonald Trump took steps to advance construction of the controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines.24 Jan 07:59 PM
WorldClimate change references removedJust moments after President Donald Trump took the oath of office any mention of climate change has been removed from the White House website.20 Jan 07:37 PM
New ZealandNorthland: A post-apocalyptic visionClimate change scientists have projected continued global greenhouse gas emissions would heat Northland heat up more than other regions 19 Jan 07:40 PM
WorldRecord the world did not needScientists have been far less guarded, noting the striking reality that global temperatures have set a record three years in a row.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrevett: English has smile for all occasionsCOMMENT: An odd affliction seems to have affected PM Bill English in Europe: he has forgotten John Key's name.17 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldLife on the frozen planetWhen a longed-for journey to the Antarctic became a reality, Damian Christie was not prepared for the immensity of what awaited him.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOur Blue Backyard: Will ecosystems hit tipping point?In the last of a five-part series looking at research in Auckland's blue backyard, an expert discusses how far our ocean ecosystems can be pushed.12 Jan 04:11 PM
New ZealandOur Blue Backyard: NZ is a seabird MeccaIn the second of a five part series on Auckland's big blue backyard, science reporter Jamie Morton talks to seabird expert Dr Brendon Dunphy.11 Jan 04:08 PM
OpinionNZ's emissions target is for Alice in WonderlandCOMMENT: The Government is effectively setting an emissions target with apples and meeting it with oranges.10 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldWithout action, say goodbye to polar bearsAs the Arctic warms faster than any other place on the planet, there is only one sure way to save polar bears from extinction: decisive action on climate change.09 Jan 07:51 PM
New ZealandOur Blue Backyard: Life beneath wavesIn Auckland's Hauraki Gulf, you can find one quarter of the world's seabird species - and around 20 per cent of its whale and dolphin species.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: In Oz, feral cats are everywhereAs if Australians didn't have enough pesky species to worry about, a new study finds their country is effectively crawling with feral cats.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand2016 hottest year on recordLast year was the hottest ever record, according to a European climate agency and a US-based climate centre.06 Jan 01:09 AM
New ZealandBridges buzzing over switch to e-carTransport Minister Simon Bridges has bought two electric cars, and is trying to convince other National MPs to do the same.05 Jan 04:30 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
EnergyBennetts a winner for big dealNZ Herald Business Leader of the Year has pulled off one of the big deals of the decade and is a petrol retailer determined to fight climate change28 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul Charman: Our forgotten islesCOMMENT: Tiny little specks of land hundreds of kilometres from New Zealand may hold key secrets about the future of our planet.23 Dec 05:44 PM
TechnologyWeird Science: Meet the real Death StarThe Star Wars series featured a man-made planet called the Death Star which destroys other worlds with a giant laser.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEl Nino could pack long-term punch for IslandsSmall Pacific island states could be hit by more tropical cyclones during future El Nino weather patterns due to climate change, Australian scientists say.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsKiwiRail criticised for backward stepKiwiRail has announced it will replace its electric train fleet on the North Island main trunk line with diesel locomotives.20 Dec 10:23 PM
New ZealandGovt taking women's rights seriously - BennettPaula Bennett says her appointment as Minister for Women shows the Government is taking women's rights seriously.19 Dec 03:47 AM
EntertainmentLeonardo DiCaprio challenges sceptics on climateTackling climate change is the "biggest economic opportunity" in US history, no matter who holds political office, Leonardo DiCaprio says.18 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionDear PM, all I want for Christmas is ...COMMENT: New tectonic plates for Kaikoura would be a great way to start 2017 but if not world peace will do nicely.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe 10 biggest science stories of 2016As 2016 draws to a close, the NZ Science Media Centre picked some of the biggest national and international science stories that made headlines13 Dec 02:51 AM
New Zealand2016 set to be NZ's warmest on recordThis year is set to become New Zealand's hottest on record, breaking the previous record set in 1998, scientists say.12 Dec 11:41 PM
EntertainmentAl Gore to premiere new climate change movieThe Sundance Film Festival will open in January with a new climate-change movie from Al Gore - and the timing, unfortunately, could not be better.12 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldIce base in danger of falling into chasmThe ice base from which the hole in the ozone layer was first detected is in danger of falling into a huge chasm, it has emerged.06 Dec 08:01 PM
WorldTwo years left: Moment of dread arrivesCOMMENT: Right now it's an unprecedented 22 degrees hotter than normal in the Arctic, and in just two years the North Pole could be completely gone.06 Dec 05:30 PM
New ZealandHayley Holt to stand for Green PartyEXCLUSIVE: Hayley Holt has confirmed she will stand for the Green Party at next year's general election.04 Dec 04:00 PM
