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Sting in summer’s tail: Why are there so many wasps about at the moment?
A long, dry summer has led to 'extremely high' numbers of wasps around New Zealand.
‘Explosive activity’ at Whakaari: Ballistic blocks ejected 600m
Vent temperatures rose from 220C in January to 360C recently.
Air NZ to deploy fog-casting tech in new trial
Air NZ is deploying a local innovator's technology across its entire network.
‘Prepare for heat stress’: Extreme NZ hot streaks expected to rise
Scientists warn Hamilton's once-in-a-decade February heatwave is sign of what's to come.
‘Sky’s the limit’ for overseas kingfish market as demand far outweighs supply
Less than a year open, Northland's kingfish farm is already getting national recognition.
In search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from Auckland
Huntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.
Law firm says ruling over permit to kill wildlife causing ‘big headaches’ for developers
Recent High Court decision finds permit issued to NZTA was unlawful.
ESA spacecraft captures rare images of Mars moon during fly-by
Hera snapped rare pictures of the mysterious Deimos from 5600km away.
Watch: Spectacular fireball lights up night sky
David Greig's camera recorded the fireball at 10.49pm on Wednesday night.
‘Dark coppery red’: Lunar eclipse visible tonight
Jupiter and Mars will be visible during the eclipse, weather permitting.
Kānuka’s economic promise recognised with Science NZ award
The rise of kānuka: creating economic benefits through industry development
Rare great white shark footage in NZ waters a ‘shock’ to researchers
A curious great white shark has been captured eyeballing a camera.
Callaghan Innovation: Last-minute funding lifeline buys time for 40 science roles
Some scientists at Callaghan Innovation have been given a last-minute funding lifeline.
Last-minute reprieve for parts of Callaghan Innovation
Callaghan Innovation scientists will get a temporary extension of their funding.
Huntsman spider finds new home in NZ
A breed of Huntsman spider appears to be establishing itself in Napier.
Return of a wonder? Waiwera’s famous hot springs showing exciting signs of life
The recovery raises new questions over a classic Kiwi tourism draw's potential revival.
Trump requests study on vaccines and autism despite research showing no link
Experts have criticised the study, calling it a waste of funds and misleading.
Interactive: Explore STI rates in your region
Which sexually transmitted infections are spreading where you live? Explore the data.
Apples that can grow in 40C, dragon fruit for NZ - scientists preparing our fruit for a warm future
Both projects are finalists for the Science New Zealand Awards 2025 in March.
Can reprogramming our genes make us young again?
A breakthrough in longevity research may be nearing its first human trials.
Pig brains and oxygen chambers: How the super-rich are biohacking their way to immortality
Telegraph: For high society, the quest for eternal life has become an expensive hobby.
Kiwi food tech firm expands reach with major Australian aged care deal
The Pure Food Co will supply up to 50,000 meals monthly to Regis Aged Care.
'Devastating tsunamis': Inside NZ's undersea landslide study
'If these landslides happened again, we know they could cause devastating tsunamis.'
Climate change: NZ faces 40% jump in city fires under ‘worst case’ warming scenario
Alarming new projections prompt fresh warnings against development in fire-prone areas.
Horse medicine for humans? NZ breakthrough could revolutionise wound treatment
Gel could help diabetics, the elderly and burns patients heal a lot quicker.
Celebrating trailblazers this International Women’s Day
50 years on, Kiwi's talk to Jude Dobson about how far we’ve come and the road still ahead.
Covid-19 in NZ: Five years - and five big unanswered questions
NZ's first Covid-19 case was confirmed five years ago today. What have we learned since?