Last night's 4.0 earthquake was Christchurch's strongest in more than half a year.

Digitally reconstructing the huge Haast's eagle could help save birds that still remain.

The biggest quake in nearly a century struck nine years ago today. But we've forgotten it.

"It's a brand new vision on what's happening in the universe."

Professor Robertson, a world-renowned paediatric geneticist based at the University of Otago, has been helping unravel rare genetic disorders affecting countless families. Photo / Supplied​

World-renowned Kiwi researcher Stephen Robertson is offering hope to families everywhere.

Humpbacks stocks are growing and are now 50 per cent of the pre-whaling population.

COMMENT: Scientists believe they might understand how cars can make us drowsy.

Unplugged holidays could soon become a big part of the tourism industry, study finds.

A visiting Emmy-winning documentary-maker shares some tips on combating fake news.

Haematologists discover favourable response to the antibiotic "completely by chance".

A top MIT engineer who nearly became NZ's first astronaut has a message for young women.

COMMENT: Is it time we reconsider our stance on genetic technologies, asks Jacob Anderson?

Discovery major breakthrough on how animals came to exist ... and why they arrived so late

Scientists have reached 750 years into our past to gain new insights into NZ's species.

A visiting US robotics expert predicts autonomous air taxis before robot home-helpers.

MPI says numbers up 13 per cent from the record low achieved in the previous year.

New study using DNA from fossil bone uncovers unknown animal species and Māori behaviours.

Eating plenty of fruit and veges could lessen the risk of a common eye disease.

Shrinking rivers are less able to support larger predatory fish like brown trout and eels.

COMMENT: Could painting your nails be hazardous to your health?

Could just being left-handed make common mental health treatments ineffective?

The rising lake may cause more action on the volcano, says GeoNet.

Study finds heavy coffee consumption linked to lower chance of dying from disease.

He says humanity must "face the possibility" UFO sightings really are alien craft.

Can a marshmallow predict your child's future success?

Study suggests that centenarians should be aiming to survive past 105.

Not enjoying your favourite things as much as you used to? Science has a simple solution.

New study claims to have uncovered the mystery of how Stonehenge was built.

The five warning signs middle-aged people will suffer from frailness in retirement.