PremiumPremiumLifestylePuberty starts earlier than it used to. Nobody knows whyNew York Times: Some girls are starting to develop breasts as early as age 6 or 7.24 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandNew research could help early diagnosis of Alzheimer'sGroundbreaking research may pinpoint the toxic molecules that causes Alzheimer's.21 May 08:20 PM
Lifestyle'Youth transplants' really can slow the ageing processCerebrospinal fluid can regenerate the memory centre and may help to rejuvenate bodies.14 May 08:54 PM
LifestyleSeeing the light: Why 'near-death experiences' will be studied more seriouslyMillions of people around the world have inhabited a "grey zone" between living and dying.08 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Makes them feel safer': Schoolkids using CO2 monitors to fight Covid, learn scienceExperts say keeping rooms well ventilated is one of the best ways to lower Covid risk.08 Apr 03:53 AM
WorldBaby gets heart transplant with a twist to fight rejectionA US baby is thriving after a first-of-its-kind heart transplant.08 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandNZ's total infections likely much higher than confirmed case numbers – here's whyNZ's confirmed Covid cases likely to be just a fraction of the total.25 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandNew cancer research programme uses genomic profiling that can give patients a second chanceCancer patients who have exhausted other treatment options can get another chance.06 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleFertility breakthrough: How women could avoid IVF 'rollercoaster'New fertility technique could help prospective mothers have children later in life.08 Jan 10:48 PM
EntertainmentVax the Nation - Dr. J & RandaDr Joel Rindelaub debuts Vax the Nation music video with Randa and Siouxsie Wiles plus cameos from politicians Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour. Video / Dr Joel RindelaubWatch01 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelKiwi scientist traces mystery STI case to Italian hot poolThe potentially scandalous incident was solved by New Zealand and Austrian scientists.14 Nov 10:34 PM
New ZealandCancer teen praised for putting spotlight on brain tumoursJemima Gazley's legacy goes beyond the almost $700,000 she raised for cancer research.30 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrowing concern over genetic discrimination in New ZealandGenetic discrimination is using someone's genetic info to discriminate against them.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDr Richard Webby: 'We'll all catch Covid-19 eventually'Dr Webby knows a thing or two about big, bad diseases.28 Aug 11:50 PM
WorldIsrael claims Covid 'game-changer' on the wayExperts in Israel have been working on new ways to beat Covid.23 Aug 12:51 AM
New ZealandRight-wing, conspiracy beliefs linked to Covid vaccine scepticismStudy finds right-wing link to vaccine scepticism - but only with conspiratorial thinking.08 Aug 04:00 AM
KahuOtago University researchers benefit from $13m in fundingResearch related to diabetes, Māori mental health, stomach cancer among areas funded.27 Jul 09:27 PM
WorldJust 7pc of our DNA is unique to modern humans, study showsWhat makes humans unique? Scientists have taken another step toward solving mystery.16 Jul 09:05 PM
World'Dragon man' discovery: Is this humankind's closest relative?Homo longi may have overlapped, met and lived alongside Homo sapiens, scientists say.25 Jun 10:52 PM
LifestyleFaulty 'appetite gene' to blame for obesity in some people - researchNew research suggests thousands of people can blame that extra weight on their DNA.29 May 10:33 PM
WorldEnticing coincidence: Inside Wuhan's Covid lab-leak origin theoryThe source of the Covid-19 pandemic is a tangle of speculation, lies and cover-up.29 May 06:30 PM
World'The dam has broken': UK, US jointly probe Covid Wuhan lab leak theoryEvidence the virus was engineered has been ignored, former spy chief says.28 May 11:00 PM
Lifestyle'Absolute limit': How humans could live to be 150Scientists set maximum lifespan after finding 'resilience' of body eventually wears down.27 May 04:51 AM
New ZealandMore babies to benefit from Kiwis' global health breakthroughNZ-made gel that's helped millions of babies worldwide set to have an even bigger impact.16 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleStandard IVF is fine for most people. So why are so many offered an expensive injection they don't need?The more expensive IVF technique offers no extra benefits in the vast majority of cases.25 Apr 02:56 AM
World40 days and 40 nights: French isolation study endsEver wonder what it would feel like to hide away in a dark cave for 40 days?24 Apr 08:07 PM
OlympicsThe dangers of contraception in women's sportWelsh triathlete Issy Morris needs medical treatment unthinkable for most 22-year-olds.24 Apr 01:30 AM
KahuRongoā Māori: Plant chemical found in kōwhai helps smokers quitA chemical found in the kōwhai may offer a cheaper medicine to help people quit smoking.03 Apr 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFunding cut a blow for NZ dementia preventionBrain Research New Zealand is assessing its options after losing $5m funding a year.12 Nov 05:08 AM
New ZealandScience in Emergencies - Part 1: Covid-19Juliet Gerrard, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor opens up about what it took to tackle Covid-19 head-on and come out on top. Video / Point of View ProductionsWatch28 Jul 01:00 PM
New ZealandLockdown bonus: NZ smashed Covid - the astonishing impact it's also had on fluOur radical efforts to beat Covid-19 have squashed rates of another winter nasty: the flu.14 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldCovid 19: Animal tests give vaccine hopeFerrets, monkeys and mice used to ensure safety of Covid-19 drugs.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialCovid 19: Our only way outEditorial: More than 100 potential keys are being fashioned in labs around the world.29 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldAre we underestimating how many people have had Covid-19? Sweden thinks soCOMMENT: Authorities in Sweden claim the country is rapidly approaching herd immunity.24 Apr 02:27 AM
