New ZealandKiwis dazzled by Aurora Australis as far north as TaurangaPeople were given a rare glimpse into the mechanics of the sun after the solar storm.08 Oct 05:25 PM
New ZealandStress, smoking, deprivation in pregnancy linked to depression in pre-teens - first-time NZ findingsNZ study links smoking, stress and deprivation around pregnancy to depression in children.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi consumers being left in the dark over harmful fats in supermarket foodsMost food products sold in supermarkets don't disclose if they contain harmful trans-fats.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandScientists reveal first results of bird flu sampling; health plan shows how NZ would respond to human outbreakSampling shows no sign of big-risk bird flu - but its NZ arrival is 'just matter of time'.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu's crater lake at record cool temps – but sudden eruption unlikelyRuapehu's crater lake is unusually cool, while Whakaari's eruptive episode may be ending.06 Oct 03:24 AM
New ZealandManawanui sinking poses serious risks for ‘pristine’ tropical reef - expertEcological fallout may be reduced if Manawanui can be removed from reef, ecologist says.06 Oct 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCan we warn Kiwis seconds before a big earthquake hits?NZ doesn't yet have an earthquake early warning system, but scientists are paving the way.05 Oct 06:35 PM
LifestyleDo you dream in colour or black and white? Here’s what the science saysDreaming in black and white is not uncommon.04 Oct 11:04 PM
LifestyleIs happiness genetic? The psychology of happiness and how to feel happierIn the pursuit of happiness, Sarah Pollok returns to university to see what science says about how to live a more joyful life. Video / Carson BluckWatch04 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandRising heat putting NZ kids at risk of life-long health problemsTemperatures rising under climate change are posing an increasing risk for kids under 5.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuroras in Auckland incoming? Unusually intense solar flare blasted from the SunAstro-photographers could soon be in for another treat: Nasa records a major solar flare.02 Oct 05:49 AM
New ZealandDownpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout OctoberA weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: 'F***ing sellout' - Oil and gas protesters shout in Shane Jones' faceHe said protesters were 'being extreme', people gave govt mandate by voting.30 Sep 02:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAm I autistic? NZ researchers say DNA testing may offer Kiwis firmer answersStudy offers new way to get a firmer answer to an increasingly asked question among Kiwis.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey’ve got a plan to fight global warming. It could alter the oceansNew York Times: A new startup has a plan to remove carbon dioxide from rivers.27 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandHealth experts air Covid-19 concerns as free RAT tests end next weekThe days of pharmacists dispensing free Covid-19 tests are about to come to an end.26 Sep 01:20 AM
LifestyleHow AI could detect dementia sooner'Humans cannot see [changes in brain waves], but machines can.'25 Sep 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWho’s the dodo now? A famously extinct bird, reconsideredNew York Times: New insights have come to light about the much-ridiculed bird.24 Sep 11:34 PM
New Zealand‘Huge blow’: GNS Science confirms move to cut 10% of its workforceHazard-focused roles among dozens of jobs to be cut in confirmed GNS Science restructure.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew species of ghost shark discovered in NZ watersScientists find new ghost shark that lives exclusively in NZ and Australian waters.23 Sep 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHikurangi Subduction Zone: Undersea landslides off Hawke’s Bay point to past mega-quakesScientists reveal new evidence showing how sudden, huge quakes can strike off Hawke's Bay.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruptionScientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: The new Covid variant XEC – and why a summer wave is likelyA Covid modeller says a fourth summer wave is likely as a new variant emerges overseas.22 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandRocket Lab’s Electron rocket successfully deploys five Kineis satellites to orbitSir Peter Beck: 'With each mission, we bring the world closer, enabling vital data.'21 Sep 08:47 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay community rallies to send Napier students to space camp in CanterburyStudents impacted by Actura liquidation treated to trip to space camp in Christchurch.21 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentHelping Dad to walk: Engineer joins deep-tech 'big brains' to follow a dreamSome of the best Kiwi brains are behind deep-tech technology that will startle the world.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe next Gabrielle: What would a direct hit on Auckland look like?See how the city's floods affected your suburb - and what scientists expect in future.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEarth set to become a two moon planetA 10-metre-wide asteroid will begin orbiting the planet on September 29.20 Sep 09:06 AM
New ZealandFrom Lower Hutt to Mars: The Kiwi superconductor destined for space missionPowerful superconductor electric rocket thruster being built in a Wellington shed.19 Sep 11:16 PM
TravelHow travel delays the ageing processAnd it's a lot more fun than eating salad and going to the gym.19 Sep 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Covid didn't come from a lab': Scientists narrow down pandemic's originsNew evidence could help answer what started the spread of Covid-19.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu’s crater lake cools to record level; what that means for eruption chancesVolcano's crater lake registers coldest temperature in seven decades of monitoring.19 Sep 02:35 AM
New ZealandNew projections: How is the climate likely to change where you live?New projections out to 2090 indicate NZ could grow warmer and drier than earlier forecast.17 Sep 10:00 PM
LifestyleScientists just figured out how many chemicals enter our bodies from food packagingA new study details chemicals finding their way into human bodies from contact with food.17 Sep 05:58 AM
