OpinionMichelle DickinsonWhy you like your friendsCOMMENT: Sometimes you meet somebody new and instantly click with them.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: How your roaming cat kills your credLetting Fluffy roam free could be killing environmental cred among your neighbours.02 Feb 04:00 PM
TechnologyNASA video from MarsNASA have released a panoramic view of the Gale Crater on Mars, from the Curiosity RoverWatch02 Feb 09:13 AM
WorldWhat killer whale's first words 'hello' really meanThe astonishing thing is not what it means to us, but what it means to them.01 Feb 04:03 AM
New ZealandFinal figures: Hottest NZ month in 150 yearsJanuary was the hottest month NZ has experienced since 1867, Dr Jim Salinger says.31 Jan 08:59 PM
New ZealandBlood test could signal Alzheimer's breakthroughNew blood test could pick up Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms show.31 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandQuake fault-line study plans for 'big one'Fault-line monitors at Dannevirke, Weber and Akitio part of major scientific programme.30 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandHot temps causing NZ snow to melt earlierSnow in Southern Alps melting earlier than usual thanks to scorching summer.30 Jan 08:03 AM
New ZealandSpate of quakes recorded around Cook StraitIt's unclear if the shakes were Kaikoura aftershocks or typical Cook Strait seismicity.29 Jan 04:21 AM
New ZealandWhy 'heaps' has heaps more meaning than you thinkKiwis are world-famous for giving old words quirky new meaning. We give it heaps, in fact.29 Jan 02:09 AM
New ZealandNZ breakthrough could aid allergy, asthma treatmentsScientists have gained important insights into the role of an influential molecule.28 Jan 09:17 PM
New ZealandClimate change: Where will be worst hit?NZ has $20b of stormwater and wastewater systems that are not up to what may be coming.28 Jan 09:04 PM
OpinionJean Twenge: What might explain unhappiness epidemic?COMMENT: Much of what determines happiness is outside of our control.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThere's no going back - Kiwi EV ownersNearly all Kiwis driving electric vehicles today say they wouldn't go back to petrol.28 Jan 05:06 AM
New Zealand'Miracle' native NZ bug discovered - in the UKScientists have been baffled to discover the first-ever male NZ stick insect - in the UK.28 Jan 02:07 AM
New ZealandNZ's tiny bat's weird sex life just got weirderDancing, singing, peeing on yourself - welcome to the secret sex life of a native NZ bat.27 Jan 09:49 PM
New Zealand'Bug memories' could help fight looming crisisEven bacteria have memories - and learning how could help us fight superbugs in future.27 Jan 08:22 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: A cuppa could boost your creativi-teaIf you're feeling short on creativity, a nice hot cup of tea might be just what you need.26 Jan 04:00 PM
World11 billion bits of plastic killing reefs: StudyPlastics in the oceans are killing corals by increasing their risk of becoming diseased.26 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: How much is too much screen time?COMMENT: Do teenagers spend too much time on their screens?26 Jan 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Rockets from New Zealand amazingRocket Lab's successful launch is a venture the country can celebrate.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi research finds giant starObject discovered in neighbouring galaxy is 12 times bigger than our own Sun.24 Jan 09:38 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Can you sleep your way slim?COMMENT: Volunteers who slept more ate on average 10g less per day of free sugars.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe importance of the parapara tree Forest & Bird’s Northland Conservation Advocate Dean Baigent-Mercer talks about the parapara tree.Watch19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: Bubs crawl in clouds of 'biogunk'Crawling babies kick up clouds of "biogunk" - but that's not necessarily a bad thing.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore seeking gender reassignment info, study findsIncreasing societal awareness and acceptance of gender diversity likely behind trend.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand50 questions about the environment: Our oceansHow are oceans faring with pollution, fishing and climate change? Simon Thrush explains.18 Jan 04:00 PM
World'Potentially hazardous' asteroid heading towards EarthHuge asteroid, size of world's tallest building, to hurtle past Earth in two weeks' time.18 Jan 12:14 AM
New Zealand50 questions about the environment: Our biosecurityFollowing a string of major incursions, Professor Travis Glare discusses NZ's biosecurity.17 Jan 11:47 PM
World'Throne' hidden deep inside Great PyramidExperts believe the throne of a famous pharaoh is hidden in a secret chamber deep inside.17 Jan 01:49 AM
New ZealandSeismic surveys may be hurting penguinsOil surveys may impact the foraging habits of korora in the South Taranaki Bight.17 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandExplained: How you get your temperature forecastsIf it feels hotter than the daily high MetService forecast for you, you may not be wrong.16 Jan 09:47 PM
New Zealand50 questions about the environment: Our natureDr Andrea Byrom says things aren't looking good for our prized native plants and animals.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCO2 enigma: How much are our forests sucking up?Lush Fiordland could clear up disagreement over how much CO2 our forests are absorbing.16 Jan 01:11 AM