New ZealandDelta outbreak may be 'more contained' than first feared - virologist; 11 new cases, 2 in hospitalNZ's Delta outbreak may be 'more contained' than first feared, a virologist says.19 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandNine dead who had RSV - including six in AucklandNo infected children succumbed; RSV may not have been cause of deaths, says ADHB.04 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandSigns RSV outbreak fading as scientists hunt for root causeAmid signs the RSV outbreak is fading in NZ, scientists want to know just how it started.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice real-time drug tester a successPromising results reported from the Lumi Drug Scan handheld device.19 Jul 12:53 AM
New ZealandRSV virus outbreak: 'Record-breaking' numbers flock to after hours clinicsRSV virus outbreak: Massive surge of patients to after hours and emergency departments12 Jul 08:45 PM
New ZealandBabies with burning temperatures forced to wait on hospital floorExperts warn hospital visits for flu-like illnesses are skyrocketing like never before.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGuilty verdict: Murdered woman's family speaksThe verdict was delivered today.25 Jun 01:15 AM
New ZealandBeyond the grave: How dead woman's remains could convict her alleged killerPolice detail the painstaking job of preserving a Northland's mum's decomposing body.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy the lab leak theory is still unlikelyTwo NZ experts set out three reasons why the Covid-19 Wuhan lab leak theory doesn't wash.03 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: What experts say on 'weak' positives in Wellington wastewaterExperts say latest 'weak' positives fit pattern of old infections picked up in wastewater.16 May 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTesting plane sewage could offer extra Covid protection, says expertTesting sewage from airliner toilets offer extra protection against Covid-19, expert says.13 May 03:09 AM
New ZealandWhat's in your vaping liquid? Scientists to test for nicotine levels, alcohol, illegal drugsStudies have reported large variations between labelled and actual nicotine levels.13 Mar 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Does UK variant cause longer infection?Study suggesting UK variant causes longer infection warrants close attention, expert says.06 Mar 09:01 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Govt can still consider lifting lockdown - expertProfessor Michael Baker says Govt can still consider moving Auckland to alert level '2.5'.17 Feb 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: What are saliva tests and can they beef up our borders?The Govt isn't ruling out a wider roll-out of saliva tests for Covid-19. What are they?16 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: New cases' missing match 'hugely significant'Virologist says it's worrying that no genomic matches in MIQ have been found to new cases.15 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandFamily member of Covid community cases tests positiveThe new case has been isolating since last week.04 Feb 02:45 AM
New ZealandNo signs of Covid-19 in wastewater testing, but people urged to remain vigilantThe testing follows positive cases of Covid-19 in Auckland and Northland.29 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandAir NZ saliva trial may offer NZ smarter test for Covid-19Air NZ staff will be tested for Covid-19 using saliva samples in a new three-month trial.17 Jan 09:24 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 smart science's next target: The fluSmart science that's helped NZ quash Covid-19 could be turned against other viral nasties.13 Dec 06:25 AM
New ZealandESR team's crucial Covid-19 work garners top awardESR's crucial behind-the-scenes work on Covid-19 recognised with top science award.03 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandNew Covid-19 testing method could slash wait times.AgResearch, with support from fellow Crown Research Institute ESR, is leading the study.15 Oct 02:45 AM
New ZealandNZ's virus genome sequencing effort 'world leading', but needs improvementReview finds NZ's genome sequencing is 'world leading' - but has room for improvement.23 Sep 03:31 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ may have seen the last of killer 'zombie' drugLinked to 64 deaths, there's now a 'complete absence' of zombie drug AMB-Fubinaca in NZ.09 Sep 01:22 AM
New ZealandThe NZ agency at the heart of the high-tech fight against CovidESR's new boss Peter Lennox discusses the latest NZ science being used to fight Covid-19.06 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The trail is quite cold now': Inside the hunt for the Covid source in AucklandAfter nearly 2 weeks, the source of infection for the Auckland cluster remains a mystery.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandResearch to find new Covid test and light technology to combat virusAgResearch leading the two research projects.15 Jul 04:47 AM
New ZealandDNA analysis: Havelock North gastro outbreak could have hit more than 8000Thousands more than thought may have been affected by 2016 gastro outbreak, study finds.12 Jul 05:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHanging by a thread - two strands of hair at centre of Sounds MurdersThe DNA in two strands of hair crucial to Scott Watson's bid for a second appeal.27 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuResearch and development will get more than $400mMoney will come from the Budget and the Covid Response and Recovery Fund.04 Jun 09:03 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd body: Police search second Auckland property in homicide inquiryPolice release first photo of Ricky Wang, missing since 2017, and search city apartment.29 Apr 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCat and mouse: NZ Customs and the never ending war on drugs at our borderAs drug smuggling surges into NZ, we visit Customs to see how they try to thwart it12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily devastated as 'Black Widow' wins right to test body parts of poisoned husbandMilner was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years.04 Dec 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer CEO was investigated for bullying, report kept secretHigh-powered lawyer Maria Dew QC was brought in by the board to investigate.28 Nov 09:39 PM
