Scientists have put a recent spate of Central North Island quakes down to long-term tectonic "stretching" rather than worrying volcanic activity.

Scientists analyse a Neanderthal's microbiome for the first time and find differences in what they ate.

A scientist reveals tips on how to reboot civilization after the apocalypse.

From beer brewing to computer software, here are 10 inventions created by women.

Kiwi scientists have found an intriguing new way to control individual atoms.

Kiwi scientists just helped reveal how newly-understood genes are likely to play a role in our bodies.

US politician and neurosurgeon Ben Carson reckons one zap can help your brain with total recall.

A 29 per cent chance of a big "surface rupturing" quake within next 50 years.

A smart condom which monitors your performance in the bedroom is being developed in the UK.

Herald science writer Jamie Morton presents weird science facts.

A 'masterpiece' in bioengineering could make sperm and egg obsolete.

Laboratory set up in honour of daughter has helped other babies survive.

Scientists believe the find shows that alien life on Mars is likely.

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Researchers believe this is a big discovery as the findings suggest that fructose is likely to alter brain function.

Mike King's appearance at the piggery near Levin helped in the campaign to ban on sow crates.

This ability evolved before whales evolved huge bodies or a filter feeding system.

An expert has weighed in on reports of a bright light shooting across the skies over New Zealand last night.

Bumblebees can teach one another how to score "goals" with a tiny ball, displaying a learning ability never before seen in insects, a study has shown.

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Scientists have just discovered the oldest documented case of live birth: that by a "terrible-headed lizard" that lived 250 million years ago.

An ancient fossil of a giant penguin - discovered near Kawhia in 2006 and estimated to be 28 million years old - has become an official

Penguins are much older than previously thought and their evolution probably dates back to the days of the dinosaurs.

Tristram Clayton interviews Grant Christie, Astronomer at Auckland Observatory, about the discovery of a new solar system just 39 light years from Earth.

Take the test to see how lifestyle changes can affect your "heart age".

Tisa the giraffe died after complications followed a health check.

The new Mr Gay New Zealand, who is HIV positive, is defending having unprotected sex, saying he always informs sexual partners of his health status.

Residents in Otorohanga are coming together to get through the tough economic times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Lifeforms which have been living inside crystals for up to 60,000 years have been revived by NASA, raising hopes that alien organisms could be found on other planets.

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