Scientists exploring the Kermadec Trench believe they have retrieved the deepest ever sediment sample from the bottom of the ocean using a wire-deployed corer. The sample was obtained a week ago at 9994m deep in a mission that took six hours to complete. / Supplied by NIWA
Top scientist claims in 10 to 20 years, Western societies will rarely drink alcohol.
Comment: These theories were put to bed about 600 years ago.
How 3000 golden retrievers could help all canines enjoy longer lives.
An unstoppable kauri-killing disease may have been lurking here for centuries.
Given the margins of error, the shark could have been born 500 years ago.
Innovating to make black paint that keeps cool in the sun a lucrative opportunity for NZ.
What could an NZ living wage look like? Researchers are now investigating the concept.
New Zealand scientists have found a new hope against a tide of invasive pests.
It's a test that was used to uncover and fight racism - but it might have been lying to us
Ancient Greeks knew the Earth was round, so why do so many celebrities think it's flat?
Was St Nicholas a legend or was he a real person? Scientists have evidence for the latter.
Would you like some yeast and salt with your ice-cream?
NZ doesn't have a co-ordinated plan to adapt to future climate change, Govt report finds.
Nasa has announced it has found a new exoplanet in the Kepler star system.
It is offensive to doctors to suggest they use morphine for euthanasia.
New Zealand's glaciers have shrunk in area by one third since over the past four decades.
He says that a broken alien spacecraft would move the same way as the interstellar comet.
A NZ astrophysicist has shed new light on the 'binge-eating' habits of exhausted stars.
Quest for the latest smartphone or computer is driving increase in electronic junk.
Could this finally be our first close encounter that we have waited our whole lives for?
How has our country warped and stretched this decade? Scientists are about to find out.
The optical illusion which might just send you round the bend.
An arborist was called in to rescue Space Teddy, who was stuck up a tree on Waiheke Island
Alien-hunting scientists will scan the comet this week before it becomes out of reach.
A young researcher is unravelling what could prove a crucial part of Alzheimer's disease.
From rockets and earthquakes to weather chaos, here are the top science stories of 2017.
Data analysis and ancient artefacts offer fresh insights into NZ's pre-European history.
All NZ manuka honey for export will have to be tested as authentic under new MPI rules.
NZ-led team find what could be vital clue to treating Huntington's Disease for first time.
The map shows how much of New Zealand is uninhabited - which is a large proportion of it.
Planets that were not even considered candidates to host alien life may be reanalysed.
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