EconomyQ&A: Science and Innovation Minister Paul GoldsmithTwo months into the job, new Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith talks to science reporter Jamie Morton about the state of the sector.14 Feb 10:56 PM
New ZealandWhales, drones and ice: Bold Kiwi studiesWhales, toothfish and the confounding puzzle that is Antarctica's sea ice will be targeted in six bold new Kiwi studies to be carried out on the frozen continent and in the Southern Ocean.13 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandPreparing New Zealand for climate changePreparing New Zealand's water stores for a warmer climate is a major focus of new research projects just awarded more than $2 million.13 Feb 07:50 PM
LifestyleColour: Inside 'fourth dimension' of foodManufacturers and marketers have long stuck by three certain "dimensions" of food - taste, texture and smell. But what if there was a fourth?13 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessNASA missions from NZ to continueNASA is heading back to Wanaka to launch its super balloons which orbit the globe performing scientific monitoring.12 Feb 08:20 PM
New ZealandDrones could be used in disastersChristchurch and Japanese academics are developing new drone technologies that would be able to locate people buried in wreckage following natural disasters.12 Feb 06:12 PM
New ZealandThe Waimakariri River - from spaceThe shallow, snaking, braided channels of Canterbury's Waimakariri River - and the heavily-developed pastureland around it - have been captured by a NASA satellite.12 Feb 04:42 AM
New ZealandNZ's woolly mutants offer big breakthroughsIt might sound like something straight out of the 2006 horror comedy Black Sheep, but woolly mutants are leading our scientists toward intriguing discoveries - and innovative new products.12 Feb 02:13 AM
LifestyleWhy clicking pens drive us crazyWhile many of us may find the sounds of chewing or breathing off-putting, for some they're unbearable - and new research has shown their brains are going into overdrive.11 Feb 11:30 PM
New Zealand5.2 aftershock not linked to strandingsScientists have ruled out any suggestion this morning's 5.2 quake was linked to the mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit.11 Feb 10:03 PM
WorldSupermarkets urged to create plastic-free aisleSupermarkets are being urged to create a plastic-free aisle in every store to prevent tons of waste packaging ending up in the world's oceans.11 Feb 01:44 AM
WorldMost awkward thing about life on 'Mars'Six scientists crammed into a tiny dome for 12 months to replicate living on Mars. What could possibly go wrong? One reveals the 'stinkiest' issue.10 Feb 07:17 PM
New ZealandWatch: Drones spy on NZ volcanoesKiwi scientists could soon have a new way to safely get an up-close look at erupting volcanoes: send in the drone.09 Feb 05:21 AM
New ZealandHigh-tech task for Antarctica's WWII-era DC-3A war-era DC-3 aircraft is playing an unlikely role in a state-of-the-art scientific survey of Antarctica's sea ice.09 Feb 01:13 AM
KahuKey to tackling diabetes could lie in our gutKiwi researchers will investigate whether microbes found inside our gut could hold the key to battling the development of diabetes.08 Feb 11:20 PM
LifestyleAntibiotics could kill deadly superbugsNew super-strength antibiotics could be developed to kill drug-resistant bacteria in minutes, a study has found.05 Feb 01:00 AM
OpinionCrowd wisdom or masses madness?COMMENT: There's danger in relying on crowds. But crowd wisdom is often cited as the justification for the idea of efficient asset markets.03 Feb 11:34 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Flexible use for waste oilCOMMENT: An easy way to coat surfaces with wonder material graphene may soon put foldable phones in our pockets.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat on Earth is this thing?A reader has come upon a colourful find - and it took an evolutionary ecologist to tell us what the funky parasite is.03 Feb 01:42 AM
New ZealandWeather: What's in store for the next three months?We can expect normal temperatures in the coming months but less rain.02 Feb 09:15 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists voice worries over TrumpNew Zealand scientists have voiced fears over the new US administration, with one independent association arguing efforts to get more science in society had veered toward "street warfare".02 Feb 04:54 AM
New Zealand5.1 jolt a 'classic' aftershock - scientistThere was nothing unusual about the late-night 5.1 quake that shook Marlborough and the lower North Island on Wednesday, says a scientist.02 Feb 02:38 AM
New ZealandLand before time: 34 million years of NZ historyKiwi scientists have reconstructed more than 34 million years of our climate - including a period when New Zealand was up to 8C warmer - using 2000 samples of fossilised tree pollen.02 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandThe Abyss: underwater wonders need protectionThe dramatic, kilometres-deep canyons that lie hidden beneath our waves need protection from human pollution and damage, scientists say.02 Feb 12:02 AM
New ZealandSurface pond most likely source of outbreakThe Mangateretere pond was the most likely pathway by which contaminated water entered the Brookvale Rd borehead 1, the Havelock North 01 Feb 11:03 PM
WorldDoctors able to read mind of patientsScientists have developed mind-reading technology that can understand people's thoughts.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCould earthquake trigger 'The Big One'?International scientists have claimed the 7.8 Kaikoura quake has raised the potential threat of another large NZ event - but a Kiwi scientist says that's unlikely.01 Feb 03:33 AM
BusinessThiel, Rocket Lab closer to mining moonMining on the moon has moved a step closer and billionaire Peter Thiel, along with Kiwi firm Rocket Labs, are at the forefront of making history.01 Feb 02:57 AM
OpinionHow drone became billion-dollar phenomenonCOMMENT: What are the big five applications that explain the proliferation of drones over this period?31 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessCalling all visionary entrepreneursA new fellowship has been launched to attract global "visionary entrepreneurs" to New Zealand with up to 400 spaces available.31 Jan 05:30 AM
New ZealandKiwi discovers huge undersea eruptionA Kiwi scientist has unexpectedly discovered what appears to be a huge undersea volcanic eruption near the main island of Tonga.31 Jan 03:42 AM
LifestyleRevealed: How to spot a liarResearchers have pooled results from a number of studies on deception to establish the fail safe ways to determine if someone is telling the truth.31 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandMeet the country's new crime fightersTop researchers team up with police, drawing on analytical skills to detect, prevent and disrupt unlawful acts.30 Jan 04:31 PM
