New ZealandScientists hunt for ocean 'tipping point'Kiwi scientists are simulating how New Zealand's coastal environment will respond to potentially disastrous effects of acidification caused by climate change.25 Oct 02:30 AM
LifestyleStudy: White lies lead to big whoppersThey may be considered harmless by many, but little white lies apparently condition the brain to tell bigger fibs, new research has shown.25 Oct 02:19 AM
New ZealandPioneering chemist wins science honourWomen in Science grant will allows NZ-based researcher 'potential to make significant discoveries'.25 Oct 02:13 AM
WorldIs the Bermuda Triangle mystery solved?Researchers claim they have discovered the answer to the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle.24 Oct 10:53 PM
BusinessAuckland exodus: Who's leaving?The cost of housing in Auckland is pushing staff in industries to leave the city, while Auckland businesses must be prepared to pay more to keep staff.24 Oct 10:48 PM
New ZealandNZ researcher probes lunar 'moonquakes'A New Zealand-based researcher is investigating "moonquakes" - a curious lunar phenomenon first discovered by Nasa's Apollo missions.24 Oct 10:25 PM
LifestyleDoes a full moon change behaviour?Does the moon actually make people act crazy, or change human behaviour in any way?24 Oct 07:59 PM
New Zealand'Ridiculous' prices forcing out teachersA top Auckland school is losing three science teachers as houses become an "unrealistic" goal for many in the profession.24 Oct 05:29 PM
World'Male pill' stops sperm from swimmingScientists have made a breakthrough that could be the key to developing a male contraceptive pill.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ project could transform bird conservationPioneering genetic research by Kiwi scientists could help protect hundreds of bird species around the world.24 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandKiwi innovation could help millions of kidsIt's called Squish - and it could mean all the difference in treating millions of people around the world with strawberry birthmarks and other related disfiguring conditions.24 Oct 12:15 AM
OpinionWhat is dark web and how does it work?COMMENT: Freedom fighters and criminals alike work undercover in internet anonymity.23 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleHousework adds 3 years to women's lifeResearchers say doing housework can add years to a women's life - but has little effect on men.23 Oct 05:38 AM
TechnologyHigh-tech mini jet boat probes glacier secretsScientists have deployed a high-tech, remote-controlled jet boat to solve long-standing mysteries about a postcard New Zealand glacier.23 Oct 04:27 AM
New Zealand$1m study: microchips that think like we doKiwi scientists have begun a million-dollar study compacting the amazing capabilities of brain-like computers into a chip that could fit into your smartphone.23 Oct 03:43 AM
New ZealandTruth about 1080 no one wants to hearThe author of a new book on 1080 has set out to debunk the myths surrounding the poison.22 Oct 11:31 PM
LifestyleThe truth about detox programmesKiwis keen to shape up for summer are spending up to $99 a day on detox programmes, but experts warn there is little evidence they work.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeird Science: is dental fear inherited?If the mere thought of the dentist's chair makes you shudder, it might be your parents' fault.21 Oct 04:00 PM
World'Planet Nine' could be causing solar system to wobbleAstronomers can't see "Planet Nine". But it makes its presence known.21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionNanoGirl: Home grown tomatoes taste sensationCOMMENT: With Labour Day approaching, gardeners traditionally mark this weekend as the best time of the year to safely plant out tomato seedlings.21 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldMystery planet confuses astronomersThe finding offers more evidence that the hypothetical giant planet does lurk at the outer edge of our solar system.21 Oct 05:35 AM
BusinessKiwifruit Psa saviour celebrated at awardsA brand of kiwifruit that helped the industry battle back from the Psa-V crisis has been acknowledged with two honours at the NZ Innovation Awards.21 Oct 05:24 AM
New ZealandClimate change could recreate horror droughtResearchers have created a model to reveal how climate change could combine the same weather patterns that led to a $1.3 billion drought.21 Oct 04:44 AM
WorldThaw in talks on Antarctic's futureFor years, world leaders have been arguing over the best way to protect the Southern Ocean from threats like pollution and overfishing.20 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldWhere the weird things areNew images from exploration voyages show how weird and wild it is under the sea.20 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldIs the Mars probe lost?Scientists face a tense night as they desperately wait for a response from their probe to Mars.19 Oct 11:53 PM
WorldWatch: Schiaparelli probe landing on MarsSource: YouTube: European Space AgencyWatch19 Oct 07:16 PM
BusinessGrape-ripening approach attracts interestFor the past six seasons Chris Henry has been honing the scientific pursuit of enhancing the maturity of wine grapes.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand2016 blazing to Earth's hottest year everThe recent cold southerlies aside, 2016 is well on the way to become Earth's hottest year ever, say Nasa scientists.19 Oct 02:08 AM
WorldHow did the planets get their names?For as long as there have been lights in the night sky, humans have been coming up with names for them.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt accused of gutting major child studyThe Government has been accused of gutting a major longitudinal study tracking the experiences of kids growing up in New Zealand, after a funding cut resulted in the number of its participants being slashed by two thirds.18 Oct 06:40 AM
TechnologyGlobal interest in Kiwi anti-ageing drug growsGlobal interest in a Kiwi company's anti-aging drug is ramping up, with three major clinical trials now under way to test it against a range of ailments.18 Oct 04:37 AM
LifestyleYou're storing tomatoes wrongAs tomatoes come in to season, research reveals the common place you shouldn't store them - unless you're hell bent on killing their flavour.18 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandHidden promise of vitamins A, C revealedThe powerful combination of two vitamins could be a hidden key to curing human diseases through regenerative medicine.17 Oct 10:40 PM
